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Ecology Center

East Bay Planting Guide

Adapted from Golden Gate Gardening, by Pam Peirce. All times are from seed, unless noted.

Artichoke, from rootstock Feb-March, Sep-Nov
Beans, Fava Feb-March, Sep-Nov
Beans, bush April-July
Beans, pole May-July
Beet Feb-Aug
Broccoli, from plant Feb-Mar, June-Aug
Brussel Sprouts April-July
Cabbage Jan-Mar, July
Carrot Jan-Sep
Cauliflower Feb-April, Aug-Oct
Celery May-July
Chayote Jan-April
Chinese Cabbage Sep-Oct
Collards Jan-Feb, July-Sep
Corn April-July
Cucumber April-June
Eggplant April-May
Garlic, set Oct-Nov
Leek Feb-April
Lettuce Jan-Aug, Dec
Melon April-May
Mustard Jan-Mar, July-Sep
Onion Jan-Feb, Sep
Parsnip March-Aug
Pea Feb-March, Aug-Nov
Pepper April-June
Potato Jan-Aug
Radish Feb-April, July-Sep
Rhubard Jan-March
Shallots Nov-Dec
Spinach Jan-March, Aug-Dec
Summer Squash Mar-July
Winter Squash & Pumpkin April-July
Sunflower April-June
Swiss Chard Feb-April
Tomato May-June
Turnip Jan-April, July-Sep
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