If you live in the Southwest Region and are unsure what seeds you should be starting right now, or when your transplants should be set out in the garden, this regional planting guide should help you out.
Don’t live in the Southwest? Find your regional planting guide HERE.
Southwest Region Planting Guideonehundreddollarsamonth.com |
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When to Direct Seed |
When To Start Seeds Indoors |
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January |
N/A |
N/A |
February |
Beet, Bok Choy, Carrots, Chard, Collards, Lettuce, Peas {snow, shell, snap}, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabaga, Spinach, Cilantro, Dill, Fennel, Parsley |
Chard, Eggplant, Peppers, Scallions, Tomatoes, Basil, Chives |
March |
Beans {snap}, Beets, Carrots, Corn, Melons, Peanuts, Radishes, Spinach, Watermelon, Cilantro, Dill |
Chard |
April |
Beans {snap}, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Corn, Cucumbers, Melons, Okra, Peanuts, Peas {southern}, Radishes, Scallions, Spinach, Squash {summer}, Watermelon, Cilantro, Dill |
N/A |
May |
Beans {snap}, Cantaloupe, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Gourds, Melons, Okra, Peanuts, Peas {southern}, Radishes, Scallions, Watermelon, Cilantro |
N/A |
June |
Beans, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Gourds, Melons, Okra, Peanuts, Peas {southern}, Watermelon, Cilantro |
Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes |
July |
Beans, Cantaloupe, Corn, Cucumber, Melons, Peas {southern}, Pumpkin, Squash {summer and winter}, Basil, Cilantro, Dill |
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Pumpkin, Squash {winter and summer}, Tomatoes |
August |
Bean {bush and snap}, Beets, Carrots, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Onions, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Turnip, Basil, Cilantro, Dill |
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Spinach |
September |
Arugula, Beet, Bok Choy, Pac Choi, Carrots, Chard, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Endive/Escarole, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard, Onions, Parsnip, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Turnip, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley |
Lettuce, Onions, Spinach, Parsley |
October |
Arugula, Garlic, Mache, Onions, Shallots, Spinach |
N/A |
November |
N/A |
N/A |
December |
N/A |
N/A |
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me says
you state “… unsure what seeds you should be starting right now, or when your transplants should be set out in the garden…” but in the case of the southwest region planting guide, there is no reference to “…when your transplants should be set out…”.
Perhaps I am simply missing something obvious?
me says
would it be safe to assume your direct seed dates would also be useable as transplant dates?
Mavis says
Yes. 🙂
Sondra says
Wow. Your Southwest region covers a ton of different elevations, rain fall amounts and temps. For instance, I am moving from the central valley of California just 35 miles northeast. The planting times are totally different because of the 2,000ft elevation change. There is also a big difference between, say, Flagstaff, AZ and Phoenix, AZ. Still trying to get it all figured out. Would love to have results like yours!
BonBon says
Sunset Magazine really has your area figured out. Try going to their website.
They are really tuned into the West.
Ray White says
I live at 3700 feet near Kingman, AZ, and I plant cool weather crops such as lettuce, kale, spinach, snap peas and broccoli successfully in November and December. Last year I even planted wax beans on Nov 30 just for kicks. The grew beautifully but didn’t produce beans because the days were too short. However by late Feb and early March I had wax beans when others were just thinking about planting them. I plant in raised bed hoop houses and I put gallon milk jugs filled with water inside them. They absorb heat during the days and release it at night. Works for me, so don’t be afraid to experiment.