California, US
Planting calendar for Stockton
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Apr 3 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 1.
- Frost
- Frost is rare here
Frost comes in fewer than half of years, so there’s no last or first frost date to work from. Dates below go by how warm it is instead. On a clear, still winter night a light frost can still happen, so cover tender plants then.
Sow now: November
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When each crop can be sown in Stockton. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Chile pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bell pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Zucchini | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cucumber | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Winter squash | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Beet | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsnip | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Radish | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Potato | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Not this month | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Turnip | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow under cover |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Not this month | December: Sow under cover |
 Spinach | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Swiss chard | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Arugula | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Celery | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Fava bean | January: Sow under cover | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Pea | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Sow under cover |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
 Onion | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Garlic | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant under cover | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 Leek | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Scallion | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Shallot | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Broccoli | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cauliflower | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Brussels sprout | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
 Kale | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bok choy | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsley | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Cilantro | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow under cover | December: Not this month |
 Chives | January: Sow outdoors and under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Sow under cover |
 Mint | January: Sow under cover | February: Sow outdoors and under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow outdoors and under cover |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant under cover | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant outdoors and under cover | September: Plant outdoors and under cover | October: Plant under cover | November: Not this month | December: Plant under cover |
 Raspberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant under cover | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Plant under cover | December: Plant outdoors and under cover |
 RhubarbWinters too mild here | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.
Crop by crop
Fruiting
TomatoOutdoors Apr 3 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 6 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 29
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 3 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 1
- Under cover
- Mar 6 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 29
- First harvest
- About 75 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 17.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 25.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 7 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 10 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Sep 29
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 7 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 1
- Under cover
- Mar 10 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Sep 29
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 7, ready around June 24.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 7 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 7 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 7, ready around July 6.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 2 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 19
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 21
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 19
- First harvest
- About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around May 25.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Apr 2 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 14
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 16
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 14
- First harvest
- About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Apr 2 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 5 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Sep 30
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 2
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Sep 30
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 17.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 28 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 4; Under cover Feb 28 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Oct 2
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 28 to May 3, and Aug 5 to Sep 4
- Under cover
- Feb 28 to May 31, and Jul 8 to Oct 2
- First harvest
- About 77 days after sowing. Sown on March 28, ready around June 13.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Feb 3 to May 15, and Aug 5 to Sep 21; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 12, and Jul 8 to Oct 19
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 15, and Aug 5 to Sep 21
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jun 12, and Jul 8 to Oct 19
- First harvest
- About 104 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around May 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Feb 3 to May 19, and Aug 5 to Sep 27; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 8 to Oct 25
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 19, and Aug 5 to Sep 27
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 8 to Oct 25
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 14, and Nov 23 to Apr 13; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 12, and Oct 26 to May 11
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 5 to Sep 14, and Nov 23 to Apr 13
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Oct 12, and Oct 26 to May 11
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around October 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Jan 11 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Nov 4; Under cover Jul 19 to Dec 2, and Dec 14 to Jun 22
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to May 25, and Aug 16 to Nov 4
- Under cover
- Jul 19 to Dec 2, and Dec 14 to Jun 22
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around February 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 22, and Dec 24 to Mar 22; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 20, and Nov 26 to Apr 19
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 5 to Sep 22, and Dec 24 to Mar 22
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Oct 20, and Nov 26 to Apr 19
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 5, ready around October 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Aug 5 to Oct 10; Under cover Dec 14 to Nov 7
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Aug 5 to Oct 10
- Under cover
- Dec 14 to Nov 7
- First harvest
- About 75 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around March 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 8; Under cover Jul 28 to Nov 5, and Dec 14 to Jun 10
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 8
- Under cover
- Jul 28 to Nov 5, and Dec 14 to Jun 10
- First harvest
- About 87 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around April 8.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Nov 10; Under cover Jul 28 to Jun 10
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Nov 10
- Under cover
- Jul 28 to Jun 10
- First harvest
- About 57 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around March 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 3 to Oct 10; Under cover Jan 6 to Nov 7
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to Oct 10
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Nov 7
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Nov 7; Under cover Jul 28 to Dec 5, and Dec 14 to Jun 10
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Nov 7
- Under cover
- Jul 28 to Dec 5, and Dec 14 to Jun 10
- First harvest
- About 51 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around March 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 25, and Nov 13 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 8 to Apr 9
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 5 to Sep 25, and Nov 13 to Mar 12
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Apr 9
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around October 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Mar 28 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 8; Under cover Feb 28 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 6
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 28 to May 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 8
- Under cover
- Feb 28 to Jun 10, and Jul 8 to Oct 6
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on March 28, ready around June 9.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Mar 28 to May 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 28 to Jun 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 16
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 28 to May 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 18
- Under cover
- Feb 28 to Jun 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 16
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on March 28, ready around May 29.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Nov 3 to Dec 28; Under cover Oct 6 to Jan 25
- Sow outdoors
- Nov 3 to Dec 28
- Under cover
- Oct 6 to Jan 25
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 3, ready around June 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 28, and Aug 16 to Sep 20; Under cover Jul 19 to Oct 18, and Dec 14 to May 26
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to Apr 28, and Aug 16 to Sep 20
- Under cover
- Jul 19 to Oct 18, and Dec 14 to May 26
- First harvest
- About 97 days after sowing. Sown on January 11, ready around April 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 5 to Mar 11; Under cover Jul 8 to Apr 8
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 5 to Mar 11
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Apr 8
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 5, ready around October 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 3 to Jan 10; Under cover Oct 6 to Feb 7
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 3 to Jan 10
- Under cover
- Oct 6 to Feb 7
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 3, ready around July 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 5 to May 9; Under cover Jul 8 to Jun 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 5 to May 9
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Jun 6
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors Dec 8 to Nov 11; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Dec 8 to Nov 11
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on December 8, ready around January 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 25, and Nov 13 to Mar 26; Under cover Jul 8 to Apr 23
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 5 to Sep 25, and Nov 13 to Mar 26
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Apr 23
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 5, ready around October 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 5 to Sep 29, and Dec 3 to May 17; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 27, and Nov 5 to Jun 14
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 5 to Sep 29, and Dec 3 to May 17
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Oct 27, and Nov 5 to Jun 14
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around October 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Feb 3 to May 9, and Aug 5 to Sep 17; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 6, and Jul 8 to Oct 15
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 9, and Aug 5 to Sep 17
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jun 6, and Jul 8 to Oct 15
- First harvest
- About 96 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around May 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Aug 16 to Sep 14, and Dec 7 to Apr 28; Under cover Jul 19 to Oct 12, and Nov 9 to May 26
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 16 to Sep 14, and Dec 7 to Apr 28
- Under cover
- Jul 19 to Oct 12, and Nov 9 to May 26
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 5 to Mar 28; Under cover Jul 8 to Apr 25
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 5 to Mar 28
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around November 21.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Feb 3 to May 19, and Aug 5 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 8 to Oct 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 19, and Aug 5 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jun 16, and Jul 8 to Oct 22
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around April 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Feb 21 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 23; Under cover Jan 24 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Nov 20
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 21 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 23
- Under cover
- Jan 24 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Nov 20
- First harvest
- About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Feb 21 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 22; Under cover Jan 24 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 20
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 21 to May 23, and Aug 5 to Sep 22
- Under cover
- Jan 24 to Jun 20, and Jul 8 to Oct 20
- First harvest
- About 64 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 26.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Dec 29 to Oct 17; Under cover Dec 1 to Nov 14
- Sow outdoors
- Dec 29 to Oct 17
- Under cover
- Dec 1 to Nov 14
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on December 29, ready around February 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Feb 3 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 6 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Nov 21
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to May 13, and Aug 25 to Oct 24
- Under cover
- Jan 6 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Nov 21
- First harvest
- About 55 days after sowing. Sown on February 3, ready around March 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Jan 11 to Apr 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 23; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 21, and Dec 14 to May 11
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 11 to Apr 13, and Aug 5 to Sep 23
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Oct 21, and Dec 14 to May 11
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors Feb 3 to Dec 20; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 3 to Dec 20
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Jan 4 to Mar 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 24; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 22, and Dec 7 to Apr 25
- Plant outdoors
- Jan 4 to Mar 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Jul 8 to Oct 22, and Dec 7 to Apr 25
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryOutdoors Nov 30 to Jan 10; Under cover Nov 2 to Feb 7
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 30 to Jan 10
- Under cover
- Nov 2 to Feb 7
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here
- Plant outdoors
- Not here: winters too mild here
- Under cover
- No
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Stockton
Does it frost in Stockton?
Not often: frost comes in fewer than half of years, so sowing here goes by warmth rather than frost dates. A light frost can still happen on a clear, still winter night.
Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Stockton?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 3 to Apr 28, and Aug 5 to Sep 1, or under cover Mar 6 to May 26, and Jul 8 to Sep 29.
What can I sow in Stockton in November?
Outdoors: parsnip, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: radish, turnip, Swiss chard, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, raspberry.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
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App StoreComing soonHow these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work