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Planting calendar for Visalia
Frost is rare here, so sowing goes by warmth: tender crops like tomatoes go outdoors Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 13.
- 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 Visalia. 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 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: 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 |
 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: 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 |
 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 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 |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
 Carrot | 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 |
 Beet | 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 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 outdoors and 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 outdoors and 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: Not this month | 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 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 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: 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 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: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | 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 outdoors and under cover |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | 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 |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | 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 |
 Fava bean | January: Sow 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: 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 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 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 outdoors and 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: Not this month | 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 outdoors and under cover |
 Broccoli | 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 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 outdoors and 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: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | 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 outdoors and under cover |
 Kale | 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 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: 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 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 outdoors and under cover |
 Cilantro | 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: 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 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 |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Plant outdoors and under cover | February: Plant outdoors and under cover | March: Plant outdoors and 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 |
 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 Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 6 to Oct 11
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 13
- Under cover
- Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 6 to Oct 11
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 6 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 6 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 3 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 6 to Oct 11
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to Apr 28, and Aug 3 to Sep 13
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to May 26, and Jul 6 to Oct 11
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around June 19.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors Apr 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 3 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 6 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 3 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 6 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 2, ready around July 1.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 29 to May 9, and Aug 3 to Sep 30; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 6 to Oct 28
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 29 to May 9, and Aug 3 to Sep 30
- Under cover
- Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 6 to Oct 28
- First harvest
- About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 17.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors Mar 29 to May 9, and Aug 3 to Sep 25; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 6 to Oct 23
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 29 to May 9, and Aug 3 to Sep 25
- Under cover
- Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 6 to Oct 23
- First harvest
- About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 23.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 1 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Oct 12
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Sep 14
- Under cover
- Mar 1 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Oct 12
- First harvest
- About 68 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 23 to Apr 28, and Aug 3 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 23 to May 26, and Jul 6 to Oct 14
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 23 to Apr 28, and Aug 3 to Sep 16
- Under cover
- Feb 23 to May 26, and Jul 6 to Oct 14
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on March 23, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Jan 23 to May 3, and Aug 17 to Oct 5, and Dec 12 to Dec 23; Under cover Jul 20 to Nov 2, and Nov 14 to Nov 25, and Dec 12 to May 31
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to May 3, and Aug 17 to Oct 5, and Dec 12 to Dec 23
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Nov 2, and Nov 14 to Nov 25, and Dec 12 to May 31
- First harvest
- About 107 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around May 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Jan 23 to May 8, and Aug 11 to Oct 6; Under cover Jul 14 to Nov 3, and Dec 26 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to May 8, and Aug 11 to Oct 6
- Under cover
- Jul 14 to Nov 3, and Dec 26 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 79 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around April 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 25; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 22
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 25
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 22
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 17, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 25, and Sep 8 to Nov 9; Under cover Aug 11 to May 23
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 25, and Sep 8 to Nov 9
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to May 23
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Aug 23 to Oct 6, and Dec 11 to Mar 4; Under cover Jul 26 to Nov 3, and Nov 13 to Apr 1
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 23 to Oct 6, and Dec 11 to Mar 4
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Nov 3, and Nov 13 to Apr 1
- First harvest
- About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 23, ready around October 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Jan 8 to May 1, and Sep 3 to Oct 17; Under cover Aug 6 to Nov 14, and Dec 11 to May 29
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to May 1, and Sep 3 to Oct 17
- Under cover
- Aug 6 to Nov 14, and Dec 11 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 75 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around March 24.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Jan 6 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 17; Under cover Aug 16 to Nov 14, and Dec 9 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 6 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 17
- Under cover
- Aug 16 to Nov 14, and Dec 9 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 6, ready around February 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Sep 13 to Nov 18, and Dec 30 to Apr 19; Under cover Aug 16 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 13 to Nov 18, and Dec 30 to Apr 19
- Under cover
- Aug 16 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 27 days after sowing. Sown on September 13, ready around October 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 23 to Jun 6, and Aug 3 to Oct 17; Under cover Dec 26 to Nov 14
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to Jun 6, and Aug 3 to Oct 17
- Under cover
- Dec 26 to Nov 14
- First harvest
- About 69 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around April 2.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Jan 8 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Nov 13; Under cover Aug 16 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 8 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Nov 13
- Under cover
- Aug 16 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on January 8, ready around February 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Aug 23 to Mar 8; Under cover Jul 26 to Apr 5
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Mar 8
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Apr 5
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around November 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors Mar 23 to May 8, and Aug 11 to Sep 19; Under cover Feb 23 to Jun 5, and Jul 14 to Oct 17
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 23 to May 8, and Aug 11 to Sep 19
- Under cover
- Feb 23 to Jun 5, and Jul 14 to Oct 17
- First harvest
- About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 23, ready around May 29.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors Mar 23 to May 23, and Aug 3 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 23 to Jun 20, and Jul 6 to Oct 25
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 23 to May 23, and Aug 3 to Sep 27
- Under cover
- Feb 23 to Jun 20, and Jul 6 to Oct 25
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on March 23, ready around May 20.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Nov 8 to Jan 7; Under cover Oct 11 to Feb 4
- Sow outdoors
- Nov 8 to Jan 7
- Under cover
- Oct 11 to Feb 4
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 8, ready around June 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 9, and Sep 8 to Sep 30; Under cover Aug 11 to Oct 28, and Dec 10 to May 7
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 7 to Apr 9, and Sep 8 to Sep 30
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to Oct 28, and Dec 10 to May 7
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 24.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Aug 17 to Feb 27; Under cover Jul 20 to Mar 27
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 17 to Feb 27
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Mar 27
- First harvest
- About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around November 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Nov 8 to Jan 7; Under cover Oct 11 to Feb 4
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 8 to Jan 7
- Under cover
- Oct 11 to Feb 4
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 8, ready around July 16.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Aug 11 to Apr 24; Under cover Jul 14 to May 22
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 11 to Apr 24
- Under cover
- Jul 14 to May 22
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on August 11, ready around November 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors Aug 3 to Jun 6; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 3 to Jun 6
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on August 3, ready around September 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Aug 17 to Mar 22; Under cover Jul 20 to Apr 19
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 17 to Mar 22
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Apr 19
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 17, ready around November 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Aug 23 to Oct 21, and Nov 13 to May 9; Under cover Jul 26 to Jun 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Oct 21, and Nov 13 to May 9
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Jun 6
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around October 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Jan 23 to Apr 28, and Aug 23 to Sep 29; Under cover Jul 26 to Oct 27, and Dec 26 to May 26
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to Apr 28, and Aug 23 to Sep 29
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Oct 27, and Dec 26 to May 26
- First harvest
- About 98 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around May 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 8 to Oct 3, and Nov 19 to Apr 9; Under cover Aug 11 to May 7
- Sow outdoors
- Sep 8 to Oct 3, and Nov 19 to Apr 9
- Under cover
- Aug 11 to May 7
- First harvest
- About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 8, ready around November 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 23 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 26 to Apr 6
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 23 to Mar 9
- Under cover
- Jul 26 to Apr 6
- First harvest
- About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 23, ready around December 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Jan 23 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 4; Under cover Jul 20 to Nov 1, and Dec 26 to Jun 5
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 4
- Under cover
- Jul 20 to Nov 1, and Dec 26 to Jun 5
- First harvest
- About 89 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around April 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Feb 15 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 28; Under cover Jan 18 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Nov 25
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 15 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 28
- Under cover
- Jan 18 to May 17, and Aug 16 to Nov 25
- First harvest
- About 48 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Feb 15 to May 17, and Aug 3 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 18 to Jun 14, and Jul 6 to Oct 29
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 15 to May 17, and Aug 3 to Oct 1
- Under cover
- Jan 18 to Jun 14, and Jul 6 to Oct 29
- First harvest
- About 65 days after sowing. Sown on February 15, ready around April 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Aug 11 to Oct 28, and Dec 16 to May 28; Under cover Jul 14 to Jun 25
- Sow outdoors
- Aug 11 to Oct 28, and Dec 16 to May 28
- Under cover
- Jul 14 to Jun 25
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on August 11, ready around September 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Jan 23 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 30; Under cover Aug 16 to Nov 27, and Dec 26 to May 17
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to Apr 19, and Sep 13 to Oct 30
- Under cover
- Aug 16 to Nov 27, and Dec 26 to May 17
- First harvest
- About 58 days after sowing. Sown on January 23, ready around March 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Jan 7 to Mar 25, and Aug 3 to Oct 3; Under cover Jul 6 to Oct 31, and Dec 10 to Apr 22
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 7 to Mar 25, and Aug 3 to Oct 3
- Under cover
- Jul 6 to Oct 31, and Dec 10 to Apr 22
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors Jan 23 to Dec 23; Under cover all year
- Sow outdoors
- Jan 23 to Dec 23
- Under cover
- all year
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Aug 3 to Oct 6, and Dec 23 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 6 to Nov 3, and Nov 25 to Apr 6
- Plant outdoors
- Aug 3 to Oct 6, and Dec 23 to Mar 9
- Under cover
- Jul 6 to Nov 3, and Nov 25 to Apr 6
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryOutdoors Dec 2 to Jan 7; Under cover Nov 4 to Feb 4
- Plant outdoors
- Dec 2 to Jan 7
- Under cover
- Nov 4 to Feb 4
- 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 Visalia
Does it frost in Visalia?
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 Visalia?
Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 3 to Sep 13, or under cover Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 6 to Oct 11.
What can I sow in Visalia in November?
Outdoors: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: carrot, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, strawberry, 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