A season by season guide on what vegetables to plant and when.
Spring & Summer Vegetables
PLANTS ARRIVAL: Late February/Early March
Tomatoes*
Peppers*
PLANTS ARRIVAL: Late March/Early April
Tomatoes*
Peppers*
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Other Squash
Winter Squash
Cantaloupe
Cucumbers*
Eggplant*
Strawberries
Watermelon*
Herbs
PLANTS ARRIVAL: Late March/Early April
Basil
Chives
Oregano
Marjoram
Parsley
Cilantro
Arugula
Dill
Fennel
Lemon Balm
Mint*
Rosemary
Sage*
Stevia
Tarragon
Thyme*
*Denotes those varieties that may e available in more than one variety.
Pumpkins
Be sure to start them no sooner than the beginning of June. Otherwise they may ripen too early for Halloween!
STARTING YOUR VEGETABLES & HERBS FROM SEED
Many summer vegetables can be started from seed and we have the materials to help you with that effort. It is best to check individual seed packets for recommended starting dates. Some summer vegetables need to be started several weeks in advance in order to mature enough to fruit at the desired time, e.g. tomatoes and peppers. All summer veggies should not be planted outside too soon without protection from late frosts. For more tips on seed starting see our YouTube video here.
Start from seed in February, indoors
Tomatoes*
Peppers*
Eggplant*
Vegetables you can start from seed
Zucchini*
Yellow Squash
Other Squash
Cantaloupe
Melons*
Cucumbers*
Watermelon*
Beans*
Beets
Corn*
Okra
Soybeans
Pumpkin*
Winter Squash
Herbs
Basil*
Chives*
Oregano*
Marjoram
Parsley*
Cilantro
Arugula
Dill
Fennel
Lemon Balm
Mint*
Rosemary*
Sage*
Stevia
Tarragon
Thyme*
Recommended from seed because they are easy!
String Beans*
Shelling Beans
Soybeans
Okra
Pumpkin*
Beets*
Carrots*
Corn*
WINTER VEGETABLES
For your convenience, we’ve listed vegetables and herbs that are considered winter garden plants in our area. Also, we’ve separated them by time of availability. An additional list indicates those vegetables which can usually be started from seed.
PLANTS ARRIVAL: September 15th
These are available approximately September 15th (can be special ordered earlier) in 6 packs or 4” containers (limited selection in 4”).
VEGETABLES
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage*
Cauliflower
Celery
Lettuce*
Onion
Snap Peas*
Spinach
Artichoke (seedling)
HERBS
Chives*
Dill
Fennel
Lemon Balm
Marjoram
Mint*
Oregano*
Parsley*
*Denotes those items that may be available in more than one variety.
WINTER VEGETABLES: LATER ARRIVALS
If interested in any of the following vegetables, please ask to be placed on our “call list”. You will then be notified when the specific item you’re interested in arrives. Due to limited quantities, this is a “First come, first served” service only as we do not place vegetables on hold.
ARRIVAL: Around November 1st
Onions (80-100 ct and 50ct bundles available in red, yellow or white
Garlic (by the bulb)
Fava Beans (seed only, 1lb. minimum)
ARRIVAL: January 15th (date approximate)
Potatoes (seed varieties, sold by the pound) typically available in red, yellow, white, purple or blue and russet
Artichoke (root divisions and seedlings)
Rhubarb (root divisions)
Asparagus (roots, **special order only)
STARTING VEGETABLES AND HERBS BY SEED
Many winter vegetables and herbs may be started from seeds, and we have the materials to help you with that effort. It is best to check individual seed packets for the best planting dates (some seedlings need to be established 1 to 3 months before the first frost).
THE FOLLOWING CAN BE STARTED FROM SEED
Beets*
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage*
Carrots*
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard greens
Fava beans (Nov. 1st)
Kale*
Leek
Lettuce*
Mizuna
Mustard
Onion*
Pak Choi
Pea*
Radicchio
Radish*
Turnip*
*Denotes those items which may be available in more than one variety.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
The materials listed below are those that you may find helpful in having a bountiful summer or winter garden.
Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soil Amendment
Bumper Crop Vegetable Fertilizer
Monterey Take Down Insect Spray
Monterey Garden Insect Spray with Spinosad
2 gallon watering can
Seed starter greenhouse
Seed starter planting mix, or
Seed starting pellets
Coco fiber pots
