When Should I Plant?

April 16, 2013
Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Use our planning guide to find the right time to plant your favorite fruits and vegetables for optimal results.
Start Slideshow

1 of 4

Time it Right

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Once you know what you’d like to grow, the question is when to grow it. Most vegetables and herbs fall into one of three groups, and sometimes the group changes depending on where you live.
Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 4

Warm-Season Crops

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Vegetables & Fruits: Artichokes, beans, corn, cucumbers, okra, peppers, squash (summer and winter), sweet potatoes, tomatoes

Herbs: Basil

 

3 of 4

Cool-Season Crops

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Vegetables & Fruits: Arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, fennel, greens, leeks, lettuce, onions, snow or sugar snap peas, potatoes, spinach

Herbs: Cilantro, dill, parsley

 

Advertisement

4 of 4

Perennial Crops

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
Vegetables & Fruits: All fruits, except strawberries, which are usually replanted every few years

Herbs: Chives, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme

Exceptions: In areas such as South Florida, where summers are steamy, even heat-loving plants can become stressed or diseased. Many warm-season crops are grown along with cool-season crops during the frost-free winter days or during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall.

 

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next