Year-Round PNW Valley Planting Calendar

  • MARCH

    Direct Seed: Peas, Fava Beans, Potatoes, Spinach, Radish, Turnip, Arugula, Mustard
    Transplant: Lettuce*, Broccoli*, Cabbage*, Chicory*

    APRIL

    Direct Seed: Carrots, Beets, Scallions, Radish, Cutting Greens
    Transplant: Kale Head Lettuce, Chard, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Onions

    MAY

    Direct Seed: Carrots, Beets, Scallions, Cutting Greens, Corn**, Beans**
    Transplant: Head Lettuce, Chard, Tomatoes*, Peppers*, Eggplants*, Summer Squash*, Cucumbers*, Basil*, Corn*

    *Use Season Extension methods like Row Cover or a Cold Frame for best results
    **Direct Seed late in the month

  • JUNE

    Direct Seed: Carrots, Beets, Scallions, Radish, Cutting Greens, Parsnip, Corn, Potatoes
    Transplant: Head Lettuce, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplants, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Cucumbers, Basil, Celery

    JULY

    Direct Seed: Carrots, Beets, Scallions, Radish, Cutting Greens, Corn
    Transplant: Lettuce*, Tomatoes*, Peppers*, Eggplants*, Summer Squash*, Winter Squash*, Cucumbers*, Basil*, Kale**, Head Lettuce**, Chard**, Cabbage**, Cauliflower**, Kohlrabi**, Leeks**, Onions**

    AUGUST

    Direct Seed: Carrots*, Beets*, Scallions*, Spinach*, Radish**, Cutting Greens**, Arugula**
    Transplant: Kale, Head Lettuce, Chicory, Chard, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Onions

    *Direct Seed or Transplant early in the month
    **Direct Seed or Transplant middle of the month

  • SEPTEMBER

    Direct Seed: Cutting Greens*, Arugula*, Mustard*, Turnip*, Winter Cover Crops like Clover or Rye*
    Transplant: Kale*, Head Lettuce*, Chicory*, Chard*, Cabbage*, Cauliflower*, Kohlrabi*, Leeks*, Onions*, Transplant all above late with Season Extension methods

    OCTOBER

    Direct Seed: Garlic, Arugula**, Mustard**, Radish**, Turnip**

    *Direct Seed or Transplant early in the month
    **Use Season Extension methods like Row Cover or a Cold Frame for best results

  • DECEMBER

    Enjoy family and friends and be marry! Prost!

    JANUARY

    Celebrate the New Year! 乾杯!

    FEBRUARY

    Direct Seed: Argula*, Mustard*, Radish*, Turnip*

    *Use Season Extension methods like Row Cover or a Cold Frame for best results

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