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Planting calendar for Victorville

Last frost around February 23, first frost around December 21: about 301 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 23
First frost: December 21
Frost-free days: 301

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Parsnip
Spinach
Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Scallion
Shallot
Brussels sprout
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Victorville. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Victorville, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 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
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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow 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 under cover	April: Not this month	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 under cover	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: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow 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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow 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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow 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: Not this month	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: Sow under cover	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: Not this month	August: Sow 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 under cover	April: Not this month	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: 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: 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 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 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: Not this month	August: Sow 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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow 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: Not this month	February: Sow 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 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 under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow 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 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: 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: 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: 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 2 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 5 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 2 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 5 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 1 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 4 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 4 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 6 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 9 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 9 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 6 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 9 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 9 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 22; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 22
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 1 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 4 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 4 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 27 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 27 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 2, and Aug 5 to Sep 12
Under cover: Feb 27 to May 30, and Jul 8 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 2 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 13, and Aug 12 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 15 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 5 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 8 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 5 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 8 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 12 to Sep 22, and Nov 20 to Mar 26; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Aug 12 to Sep 22, and Nov 20 to Mar 26
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 23
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 9 to May 2, and Sep 5 to Nov 4; Under cover Aug 8 to Dec 2, and Dec 12 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to May 2, and Sep 5 to Nov 4
Under cover: Aug 8 to Dec 2, and Dec 12 to May 30
First harvest: About 35 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around February 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 19 to Sep 27, and Dec 22 to Mar 5; Under cover Jul 22 to Oct 25, and Nov 24 to Apr 2

Plant outdoors: Aug 19 to Sep 27, and Dec 22 to Mar 5
Under cover: Jul 22 to Oct 25, and Nov 24 to Apr 2
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 19, ready around October 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 9 to May 9, and Aug 30 to Oct 12; Under cover Aug 2 to Nov 9, and Dec 12 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to May 9, and Aug 30 to Oct 12
Under cover: Aug 2 to Nov 9, and Dec 12 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 10; Under cover Aug 13 to Nov 7, and Dec 12 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 10
Under cover: Aug 13 to Nov 7, and Dec 12 to May 24
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around April 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Nov 8; Under cover Aug 13 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Nov 8
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 24
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around March 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 2 to Jun 22, and Jul 23 to Oct 12; Under cover Jan 5 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Jun 22, and Jul 23 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jan 5 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Nov 6; Under cover Aug 13 to May 24

Sow outdoors: Jan 9 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Nov 6
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 24
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on January 9, ready around February 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 19 to Oct 2, and Nov 10 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 6

Sow outdoors: Aug 19 to Oct 2, and Nov 10 to Mar 9
Under cover: Jul 22 to Apr 6
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around November 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 27 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 12, and Aug 5 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 9, and Jul 8 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 27 to May 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 24; Under cover Feb 27 to Jun 24, and Jul 8 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 24
Under cover: Feb 27 to Jun 24, and Jul 8 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on March 27, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 7 to Dec 23; Under cover Oct 10 to Jan 20

Sow outdoors: Nov 7 to Dec 23
Under cover: Oct 10 to Jan 20
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 7, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 10, and Sep 5 to Sep 25; Under cover Aug 8 to Oct 23, and Dec 11 to May 8

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Apr 10, and Sep 5 to Sep 25
Under cover: Aug 8 to Oct 23, and Dec 11 to May 8
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 12 to Feb 28; Under cover Jul 15 to Mar 28

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Feb 28
Under cover: Jul 15 to Mar 28
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around November 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 7 to Jan 8; Under cover Oct 10 to Feb 5

Plant outdoors: Nov 7 to Jan 8
Under cover: Oct 10 to Feb 5
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 7, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Aug 5 to Apr 25; Under cover Jul 8 to May 23

Sow outdoors: Aug 5 to Apr 25
Under cover: Jul 8 to May 23
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 5, ready around November 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jul 23 to Nov 7, and Dec 13 to Jun 22; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jul 23 to Nov 7, and Dec 13 to Jun 22
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on July 23, ready around September 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 12 to Oct 2, and Nov 10 to Mar 23; Under cover Jul 15 to Apr 20

Plant outdoors: Aug 12 to Oct 2, and Nov 10 to Mar 23
Under cover: Jul 15 to Apr 20
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 12, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 19 to Oct 4, and Dec 3 to May 10; Under cover Jul 22 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Aug 19 to Oct 4, and Dec 3 to May 10
Under cover: Jul 22 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 2 to May 3, and Aug 19 to Sep 23; Under cover Jan 5 to May 31, and Jul 22 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 3, and Aug 19 to Sep 23
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 31, and Jul 22 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 5 to Sep 21, and Dec 3 to Apr 10; Under cover Aug 8 to Aug 24, and Sep 5 to Sep 21, and Oct 3 to Oct 19, and Nov 5 to May 8

Sow outdoors: Sep 5 to Sep 21, and Dec 3 to Apr 10
Under cover: Aug 8 to Aug 24, and Sep 5 to Sep 21, and Oct 3 to Oct 19, and Nov 5 to May 8
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 5, ready around November 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 19 to Mar 10; Under cover Jul 22 to Apr 7

Sow outdoors: Aug 19 to Mar 10
Under cover: Jul 22 to Apr 7
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 19, ready around December 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 12 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 15 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 21 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 24 to May 24, and Aug 13 to Nov 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 24
Under cover: Jan 24 to May 24, and Aug 13 to Nov 21
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 23 to May 25, and Aug 5 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 26 to Jun 22, and Jul 8 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to May 25, and Aug 5 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jan 26 to Jun 22, and Jul 8 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on February 23, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Aug 4 to Oct 18, and Dec 30 to Jun 9; Under cover Dec 2 to Nov 15

Sow outdoors: Aug 4 to Oct 18, and Dec 30 to Jun 9
Under cover: Dec 2 to Nov 15
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 4, ready around September 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 5 to May 24, and Aug 13 to Nov 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 26, and Sep 10 to Oct 24
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 24, and Aug 13 to Nov 21
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 8 to Mar 26, and Aug 5 to Sep 27; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 25, and Dec 11 to Apr 23

Sow outdoors: Jan 8 to Mar 26, and Aug 5 to Sep 27
Under cover: Jul 8 to Oct 25, and Dec 11 to Apr 23
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Feb 2 to Dec 17; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Dec 17
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Jan 3 to Mar 10, and Aug 5 to Sep 28; Under cover Jul 8 to Oct 26, and Dec 6 to Apr 7

Plant outdoors: Jan 3 to Mar 10, and Aug 5 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jul 8 to Oct 26, and Dec 6 to Apr 7
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 30 to Jan 8; Under cover Nov 2 to Feb 5

Plant outdoors: Nov 30 to Jan 8
Under cover: Nov 2 to Feb 5
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

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.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Victorville

When is the last frost in Victorville?

On average around February 23, and the first autumn frost comes around December 21. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.

Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Victorville?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 2 to Apr 27, and Aug 5 to Sep 10, or under cover Mar 5 to May 25, and Jul 8 to Oct 8.

What can I sow in Victorville in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, spinach, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, arugula, 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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How 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