Year Round GardenPlanting calendar for Long Beach, California
Dates from 30 years of records at the Long Beach Daugherty Field weather station, 4.0 miles from Long Beach, worked out crop by crop with the same method as the Year Round Garden app.
The most popular crops for Long Beach this month. Every crop and month is below.
Long Beach at a glance
- Weather station
- Long Beach Daugherty Field · 4.0 mi
- USDA zone
- 10b
- Frost
- Rare (fewer than 1 year in 10)
- Hottest month
- August: highs 83°F, nights 66°F
- Coldest month
- December: highs 67°F, nights 47°F
- Rain
- 12 in. a year, most in January, February and December
What shapes the seasons here
Frost is rare in Long Beach: freezing nights come less than 1 year in 10. Here heat and summer rain set the planting seasons instead of frost, and fall through spring is the main vegetable season.
Summers are mild, with highs around 83°F in August, so cool-season crops last longer here than in hotter places: leaf lettuce is best planted Oct 2–Apr 2.
Long Beach gets about 12 inches of rain a year, most of it in January, February and December. Plan on regular watering: most months get less than 1 inch.
168 of the 174 crops in the app grow here; 6 need a different climate (listed near the bottom).
When to plant the most popular crops
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What to plant in Long Beach, month by month
January78
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Cilantro
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 78 crops in their best window in January
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Grape (bunch)
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Tomato (early / short-season), Bay laurel, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Summer savory, Fig, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lemon balm, Lovage, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Winter savory, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
February80
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Cilantro
Start seeds indoors
Cabbage
See all 80 crops in their best window in February
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Grape (bunch)
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Cardoon, Celery, Fava bean, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Tomato (early / short-season), Bay laurel, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Summer savory, Fig, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Strawflower
Start seeds indoors
Cabbage, Lettuce (romaine & head), Tomato (early / short-season), Lemon balm, Marjoram, Oregano, Passion fruit, Milkweed (native), Statice, Strawflower
March69
Best time to plant
Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Cilantro
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili)
See all 69 crops in their best window in March
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Radish, Shallot, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch)
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum
Can also plant
Armenian cucumber, Artichoke, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Bok choy / pak choi, Brussels sprouts, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Mache (corn salad), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Salsify, Spinach, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Chervil, Epazote, Lavender, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Shiso (perilla), Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Larkspur, Marigold, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Stock, Sunflower, Sweet pea (flower)
Start seeds indoors
Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Marjoram, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Marigold, Milkweed (native), Strawflower
April21
Best time to plant
Radish
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant
See all 21 crops in their best window in April
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Arugula, Garden cress, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Radish, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Taro (dasheen), Tomato (early / short-season)
Herbs: Bay laurel, Borage, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Summer savory
Fruit: Fig, Passion fruit
Flowers: Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Statice, Strawflower
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Beet, Bitter melon, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Daikon radish, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & escarole, Fennel (bulb), Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, New Zealand spinach, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Potato, Purslane, Radicchio, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Turnip, Watercress, Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash, Anise hyssop, Basil, Bee balm (bergamot), Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Cuban oregano, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Papalo, Parsley, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Sorrel (French / garden), Stevia, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Winter savory, Blackberry, Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Grape (bunch), Ground cherry, Pineapple, Watermelon, Annual salvia, Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Cleome (spider flower), Coreopsis (tickseed), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Larkspur, Marigold, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Stock, Sunflower, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower), Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Eggplant, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Roselle, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Marjoram, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Strawflower
May37
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Bean (bush snap), Sweet corn
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Sweet potato, Basil
See all 37 crops in their best window in May
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash
Herbs: Epazote, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)
Fruit: Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Marigold, Nasturtium, Strawflower, Sunflower
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Bean (lima), Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Edamame, Eggplant, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Purslane, Radish, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Turnip, Watercress, Winter melon / wax gourd, Anise hyssop, Basil, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Cuban oregano, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Papalo, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Stevia, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Blackberry, Cantaloupe & melons, Fig, Grape (bunch), Pineapple, Watermelon, Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Milkweed (native), Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Eggplant, Ginger, Malabar spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Roselle, Sweet potato, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Marjoram, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Celosia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Purple coneflower (echinacea)
June65
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Watermelon, Bean (bush snap), Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Basil
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Sweet potato, Basil
See all 65 crops in their best window in June
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cassava (yuca), Chaya (tree spinach), Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Jicama, Luffa gourd, New Zealand spinach, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pigeon pea, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Roselle, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash
Herbs: Basil, Cuban oregano, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Stevia, Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)
Fruit: Banana, Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Malabar spinach, Moringa, Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Parsnip, Potato, Radish, Salsify, Shallot, Southern pea / cowpea, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress, Yardlong bean, Anise hyssop, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Culantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch), Calendula, Coreopsis (tickseed), Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum
Start seeds indoors
Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Eggplant, Ginger, Malabar spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Sweet potato, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Lavender, Marjoram, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Celosia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
July79
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Watermelon, Bean (bush snap), Sweet corn, Okra, Sweet potato, Basil
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Onion (bulbing), Basil
See all 79 crops in their best window in July
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Cardoon, Cassava (yuca), Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chaya (tree spinach), Chickpea / garbanzo, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Luffa gourd, Malabar spinach, Moringa, New Zealand spinach, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Southern pea / cowpea, Summer squash & zucchini, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash, Yardlong bean
Herbs: Basil, Bay laurel, Cuban oregano, Culantro, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Papalo, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Stevia, Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)
Fruit: Banana, Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radish, Salsify, Shallot, Swiss chard, Taro (dasheen), Turnip, Watercress, Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Blackberry, Grape (bunch), Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Onion (bulbing), Pepper (sweet / bell), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Lavender, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Thyme, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Annual salvia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
August78
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Watermelon, Bean (bush snap), Sweet corn, Okra, Basil
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage, Onion (bulbing)
See all 78 crops in their best window in August
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Malabar spinach, Moringa, New Zealand spinach, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Southern pea / cowpea, Summer squash & zucchini, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Sweet corn, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash, Yardlong bean
Herbs: Basil, Bay laurel, Cuban oregano, Culantro, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Oregano, Papalo, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Stevia, Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)
Fruit: Banana, Blackberry, Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Grape (bunch), Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cassava (yuca), Cauliflower, Chaya (tree spinach), Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Ginger, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Taro (dasheen), Turnip, Watercress, Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lemongrass, Lovage, Mint, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Onion (bulbing), Tomato (early / short-season), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Thyme, Winter savory, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Milkweed (native), Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower
September79
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Bean (bush snap), Sweet corn, Potato, Collard greens, Cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage, Onion (bulbing)
See all 79 crops in their best window in September
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Leek, New Zealand spinach, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pepper (sweet / bell), Potato, Purslane, Salsify, Shallot, Summer squash & zucchini, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing)
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Chives, Epazote, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lemon verbena, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Sorrel (French / garden), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Grape (bunch), Ground cherry, Strawberry
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Coreopsis (tickseed), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sunflower
Can also plant
Arugula, Bean (lima), Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Carrot, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Daikon radish, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & escarole, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Pepper (hot / chili), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Swiss chard, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Turnip, Watercress, Winter squash, Basil, Catnip, Chervil, Cilantro, Cuban oregano, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Papalo, Stevia, Cantaloupe & melons, Passion fruit, Pineapple, Watermelon, Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower), Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Onion (bulbing), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Winter savory, Milkweed (native), Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower
October97
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion (bulbing), Garlic, Cilantro, Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 97 crops in their best window in October
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Elephant garlic, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Garlic, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Taro (dasheen), Tomato (early / short-season), Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch), Strawberry
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Shiso (perilla), Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Marigold, Sunflower
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Winter savory, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Stock
November93
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion (bulbing), Garlic, Cilantro, Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 93 crops in their best window in November
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Elephant garlic, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Garlic, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch), Strawberry
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Marigold, Strawflower, Sunflower
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Winter savory, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Stock
December76
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion (bulbing), Cilantro
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 76 crops in their best window in December
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Tomato (early / short-season), Bay laurel, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Summer savory, Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch), Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Winter savory, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock
Every crop that grows in Long Beach
168 of 174 crops in the app fit this climate. Dates are for planting outdoors; “Start indoors” is for seeds you grow into transplants.
Vegetables
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth greens / callaloo | Jun 14–Sep 16 | Apr 15–Jun 13, Sep 17–Oct 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| Armenian cucumber | May 6–Sep 16 | Feb 22–May 5, Sep 17–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Artichoke | Aug 28–Feb 26 | Feb 27–Aug 27 | Jun 26–Dec 25 | Set out plants |
| Arugula | Oct 8–Apr 8 | Apr 9–Oct 7 | — | Sow seeds |
| Asparagus | Sep 19–Mar 20 | Mar 21–Sep 18 | — | Set out plants |
| Bean (bush snap) | May 2–Jun 29, Jul 18–Sep 30 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 30–Jul 17, Oct 1–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (dry / shelling) | Apr 28–Sep 8 | Feb 22–Apr 27, Sep 9–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (lima) | Jun 5–Aug 25 | Apr 15–Jun 4, Aug 26–Sep 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (pole) | May 2–Jun 23, Jun 29–Sep 17 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 24–28, Sep 18–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Beet | Sep 30–Mar 31 | Apr 1–Sep 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bitter melon | May 7–Sep 17 | Feb 22–May 6, Sep 18–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bok choy / pak choi | Oct 15–Mar 4 | Mar 5–May 26, Aug 19–Oct 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bottle gourd / cucuzza | Jun 26–Aug 13 | May 26–Jun 25, Aug 14–31 | — | Sow seeds |
| Broccoli | Oct 2–Mar 10 | Mar 11–Jun 2, Jul 18–Oct 1 | Aug 21–Jan 27 | Set out plants |
| Broccoli raab (rapini) | Oct 10–Mar 16 | Mar 17–Jun 15, Aug 4–Oct 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Brussels sprouts | Sep 20–Mar 5 | Mar 6–May 11, Jun 12–Sep 19 | Aug 9–Jan 22 | Set out plants |
| Cabbage | Sep 22–Mar 23 | Mar 24–Sep 21 | Aug 11–Feb 9 | Set out plants |
| Cardoon | Jul 4–28, Aug 25–Jan 29 | Jan 30–Jul 3, Jul 29–Aug 24 | May 2–26, Jun 23–Nov 27 | Set out plants |
| Carrot | Sep 27–Mar 28 | Mar 29–Sep 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cassava (yuca) | Jun 21–Aug 1 | May 26–Jun 20, Aug 2–16 | — | Set out plants |
| Cauliflower | Oct 8–Mar 15 | Mar 16–Jun 6, Jul 25–Oct 7 | Aug 27–Feb 1 | Set out plants |
| Celeriac (celery root) | Jan 27–Mar 1, Jul 3–Nov 28 | Mar 2–Jul 2, Nov 29–Jan 26 | Apr 17–Sep 12, Nov 11–Dec 14 | Set out plants |
| Celery | Feb 25–Apr 6, Jun 26–Nov 14 | Apr 7–Jun 25, Nov 15–Feb 24 | Apr 10–Aug 29, Dec 10–Jan 19 | Set out plants |
| Chaya (tree spinach) | Jun 21–Aug 1 | May 26–Jun 20, Aug 2–16 | — | Set out plants |
| Chickpea / garbanzo | Jan 28–Mar 31, Jul 24–Aug 6, Aug 14–Nov 27 | Apr 1–Jul 23, Aug 7–13, Nov 28–Jan 27 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chinese broccoli (gai lan) | Sep 25–Mar 26 | Mar 27–Sep 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Collard greens | Sep 23–Mar 24 | Mar 25–Sep 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucumber (pickling) | May 2–Jun 28, Jul 15–Sep 28 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 29–Jul 14, Sep 29–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucumber (slicing) | May 2–Jun 26, Jul 8–Sep 23 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 27–Jul 7, Sep 24–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Daikon radish | Oct 13–Mar 2 | Mar 3–May 21, Aug 13–Oct 12 | — | Sow seeds |
| Edamame | Jun 5–Aug 24 | Apr 15–Jun 4, Aug 25–Sep 23 | — | Sow seeds |
| Eggplant | Jun 4–Aug 24 | Apr 15–Jun 3, Aug 25–Sep 24 | Apr 2–Jun 22 | Set out plants |
| Elephant garlic | Oct 2–Dec 1 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Endive & escarole | Oct 13–Feb 13 | Feb 14–Apr 16, Aug 13–Oct 12 | — | Sow seeds |
| Fava bean | Oct 22–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Mar 22, Sep 22–Oct 21 | — | Sow seeds |
| Fennel (bulb) | Oct 11–Feb 28 | Mar 1–May 12, Aug 4–Oct 10 | — | Sow seeds |
| Garden cress | Oct 23–Apr 23 | Apr 24–Oct 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Garlic | Oct 2–Dec 1 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Ginger | Jun 22–Aug 4 | May 26–Jun 21, Aug 5–20 | May 4–Jun 16 | Set out plants |
| Green onion / scallion | Sep 27–Mar 28 | Mar 29–Sep 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Jicama | May 26–Jun 13 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Kale | Sep 29–Mar 30 | Mar 31–Sep 28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Kohlrabi | Oct 1–Apr 1 | Apr 2–Sep 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Komatsuna (mustard spinach) | Oct 1–Apr 1 | Apr 2–Sep 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Leek | Sep 12–Mar 13 | Mar 14–Sep 11 | Jul 11–Jan 9 | Set out plants |
| Lettuce (leaf & mesclun) | Oct 2–Apr 2 | Apr 3–Oct 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Lettuce (romaine & head) | Oct 7–Mar 14 | Mar 15–Jun 6, Jul 25–Oct 6 | Sep 2–Feb 7 | Set out plants |
| Luffa gourd | Jun 17–Jul 23 | May 26–Jun 16, Jul 24–Aug 6 | — | Sow seeds |
| Mache (corn salad) | Oct 23–Feb 13 | Feb 14–Apr 29, Sep 15–Oct 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Malabar spinach | Jun 27–Aug 17 | May 26–Jun 26, Aug 18–Sep 5 | May 9–Jun 29 | Set out plants |
| Moringa | Jun 25–Aug 11 | May 26–Jun 24, Aug 12–28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Mustard greens | Oct 13–Mar 19 | Mar 20–Jun 20, Aug 9–Oct 12 | — | Sow seeds |
| Napa / Chinese cabbage | Sep 25–Mar 26 | Mar 27–Sep 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| New Zealand spinach | May 6–Sep 16 | Feb 22–May 5, Sep 17–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Okinawa spinach | Jul 1–Aug 25 | May 26–Jun 30, Aug 26–Sep 14 | — | Set out plants |
| Okra | Jun 29–Aug 22 | May 26–Jun 28, Aug 23–Sep 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Onion (bulbing) | Sep 16–Dec 16 | — | Jul 1–Sep 30 | Set out plants |
| Parsnip | Sep 10–Mar 11 | Mar 12–Sep 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pea (shelling / English) | Oct 7–Mar 15 | Mar 16–Jun 7, Jul 24–Oct 6 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pea (snap & snow) | Oct 7–Mar 15 | Mar 16–Jun 5, Jul 22–Oct 6 | — | Sow seeds |
| Peanut | Jun 15–Jul 15 | May 26–Jun 14, Jul 16–26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pepper (hot / chili) | May 8–Sep 2 | Mar 16–May 7, Sep 3–Nov 5 | Mar 6–Jul 1 | Set out plants |
| Pepper (sweet / bell) | May 3–Sep 13 | Feb 22–May 2, Sep 14–Nov 15 | Mar 1–Jul 12 | Set out plants |
| Pigeon pea | May 26–Jul 2 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Popcorn | Apr 23–Sep 3 | Feb 22–Apr 22, Sep 4–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Potato | Aug 30–Feb 28 | Mar 1–Aug 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pumpkin | Apr 22–Sep 2 | Feb 22–Apr 21, Sep 3–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Purslane | Jun 11–Sep 8 | Apr 15–Jun 10, Sep 9–Oct 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Radicchio | Oct 15–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Apr 24, Aug 17–Oct 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Radish | Oct 21–Apr 21 | Apr 22–Oct 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| Roselle | May 26–Jun 22 | — | Apr 21–May 18 | Set out plants |
| Rutabaga | Oct 10–Feb 9 | Feb 10–Apr 5, Jul 29–Aug 7, Aug 13–Oct 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Salsify | Sep 9–Feb 25 | Feb 26–Sep 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Seminole pumpkin / calabaza | Jun 18–Jul 25 | May 26–Jun 17, Jul 26–Aug 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Shallot | Sep 15–Mar 16 | Mar 17–Sep 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Southern pea / cowpea | Jun 26–Aug 14 | May 26–Jun 25, Aug 15–Sep 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Spinach | Oct 16–Mar 5 | Mar 6–May 30, Aug 23–Oct 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Summer squash & zucchini | May 2–Jun 27, Jul 12–Sep 26 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 28–Jul 11, Sep 27–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke) | Feb 24–Apr 24, Jul 15–Nov 14 | Apr 25–Jul 14, Nov 15–Feb 23 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet corn | May 4–Sep 14 | Feb 22–May 3, Sep 15–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet potato | Jun 20–Jul 29 | May 26–Jun 19, Jul 30–Aug 13 | May 2–Jun 10 | Set out plants |
| Swiss chard | Sep 30–Mar 31 | Apr 1–Sep 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Taro (dasheen) | Apr 12–Jun 25, Aug 27–Oct 24 | Feb 22–Apr 11, Jun 26–Aug 26, Oct 25–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Tomatillo | Apr 28–Sep 8 | Feb 22–Apr 27, Sep 9–Nov 15 | Mar 17–Jul 28 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (cherry & grape) | May 6–Sep 16 | Feb 22–May 5, Sep 17–Nov 15 | Mar 18–Jul 29 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (early / short-season) | Apr 5–Jun 12, Jun 22–Oct 13 | Jun 13–21, Oct 14–Apr 4 | Feb 15–Apr 24, May 4–Aug 25 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (heat-set varieties) | Jun 4–Aug 23 | Apr 15–Jun 3, Aug 24–Sep 23 | Apr 16–Jul 5 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (paste / determinate) | May 2–Jun 21, Jun 24–Sep 14 | Feb 22–May 1, Jun 22–23, Sep 15–Nov 15 | Mar 14–May 3, May 6–Jul 27 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (slicing) | Apr 30–Sep 10 | Feb 22–Apr 29, Sep 11–Nov 15 | Mar 12–Jul 23 | Set out plants |
| Turnip | Oct 1–Apr 1 | Apr 2–Sep 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Watercress | Oct 4–Apr 4 | Apr 5–Oct 3 | — | Sow seeds |
| Winter melon / wax gourd | May 29–Aug 8 | Apr 15–May 28, Aug 9–Sep 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Winter squash | Apr 26–Sep 6 | Feb 22–Apr 25, Sep 7–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Yardlong bean | Jun 26–Aug 13 | May 26–Jun 25, Aug 14–31 | — | Sow seeds |
Herbs
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise hyssop | Sep 16–Mar 17 | Mar 18–Sep 15 | Aug 2–Jan 31 | Set out plants |
| Basil | Jun 9–Sep 3 | Apr 15–Jun 8, Sep 4–Oct 5 | May 5–Jul 30 | Set out plants |
| Bay laurel | Mar 8–Apr 24, Jun 27–Nov 8 | Apr 25–Jun 26, Nov 9–Mar 7 | — | Set out plants |
| Bee balm (bergamot) | Sep 22–Mar 23 | Mar 24–Sep 21 | Aug 4–Feb 2 | Set out plants |
| Borage | Jan 6–Apr 14, Sep 15–Dec 7 | Apr 15–Sep 14, Dec 8–Jan 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Caraway | Sep 22–Mar 23 | Mar 24–Sep 21 | — | Sow seeds |
| Catnip | Sep 25–Mar 26 | Mar 27–Sep 24 | Aug 7–Feb 5 | Set out plants |
| Chamomile | Sep 21–Mar 22 | Mar 23–Sep 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chervil | Oct 15–Mar 4 | Mar 5–May 26, Aug 19–Oct 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chives | Sep 22–Mar 23 | Mar 24–Sep 21 | Aug 4–Feb 2 | Set out plants |
| Cilantro | Oct 5–Mar 12 | Mar 13–Jun 8, Jul 27–Oct 4 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cuban oregano | Jun 10–Sep 6 | Apr 15–Jun 9, Sep 7–Oct 8 | — | Set out plants |
| Culantro | Jun 26–Aug 13 | May 26–Jun 25, Aug 14–31 | — | Sow seeds |
| Dill | Oct 2–Apr 2 | Apr 3–Oct 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Epazote | May 12–Sep 22 | Feb 22–May 11, Sep 23–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Fenugreek (methi) | Oct 5–Apr 5 | Apr 6–Oct 4 | — | Sow seeds |
| Feverfew | Sep 19–Mar 20 | Mar 21–Sep 18 | Aug 1–Jan 30 | Set out plants |
| Garlic chives | Sep 15–Mar 16 | Mar 17–Sep 14 | Jul 28–Jan 26 | Set out plants |
| Lavender | Aug 28–Feb 26 | Feb 27–Aug 27 | Jun 12–Dec 11 | Set out plants |
| Lemon balm | Sep 18–Mar 19 | Mar 20–Sep 17 | Aug 14–Feb 12 | Set out plants |
| Lemon verbena | Apr 3–Oct 2 | Oct 3–Apr 2 | — | Set out plants |
| Lemongrass | Jun 22–Aug 3 | May 26–Jun 21, Aug 4–19 | — | Set out plants |
| Lovage | Sep 16–Mar 17 | Mar 18–Sep 15 | Jul 29–Jan 27 | Set out plants |
| Marjoram | Apr 1–Sep 30 | Oct 1–Mar 31 | Feb 11–Aug 12 | Set out plants |
| Mint | Sep 18–Mar 19 | Mar 20–Sep 17 | — | Set out plants |
| Oregano | Jan 12–Mar 30, Aug 22–Dec 4 | Mar 31–Aug 21, Dec 5–Jan 11 | Jul 4–Oct 16, Nov 24–Feb 9 | Set out plants |
| Papalo | Jun 6–Aug 28 | Apr 15–Jun 5, Aug 29–Sep 28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Parsley | Sep 19–Mar 20 | Mar 21–Sep 18 | Jul 18–Jan 16 | Set out plants |
| Rosemary | Mar 8–Apr 24, Jun 27–Nov 8 | Apr 25–Jun 26, Nov 9–Mar 7 | Apr 11–Aug 23, Dec 21–Feb 6 | Set out plants |
| Sage | Sep 22–Mar 23 | Mar 24–Sep 21 | Aug 4–Feb 2 | Set out plants |
| Shiso (perilla) | May 5–Sep 15 | Feb 22–May 4, Sep 16–Nov 15 | Mar 31–Aug 11 | Set out plants |
| Sorrel (French / garden) | Sep 24–Mar 25 | Mar 26–Sep 23 | — | Sow seeds |
| Stevia | May 30–Aug 13 | Apr 15–May 29, Aug 14–Sep 12 | — | Set out plants |
| Summer savory | Mar 23–Jun 9, Jul 9–Oct 20 | Jun 10–Jul 8, Oct 21–Mar 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Tarragon (French) | Sep 14–Mar 15 | Mar 16–Sep 13 | — | Set out plants |
| Thyme | Sep 12–Mar 13 | Mar 14–Sep 11 | Jul 18–Jan 16 | Set out plants |
| Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) | May 7–Sep 17 | Feb 22–May 6, Sep 18–Nov 15 | — | Set out plants |
| Winter savory | Sep 18–Mar 19 | Mar 20–Sep 17 | Jul 31–Jan 29 | Set out plants |
Fruit
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | Jun 24–Aug 7 | May 26–Jun 23, Aug 8–23 | — | Set out plants |
| Blackberry | Jan 19–Mar 19, Aug 1–Dec 1 | Mar 20–Jul 31, Dec 2–Jan 18 | — | Set out plants |
| Cantaloupe & melons | Jun 4–Aug 22 | Apr 15–Jun 3, Aug 23–Sep 21 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucamelon / mouse melon | May 5–Sep 15 | Feb 22–May 4, Sep 16–Nov 15 | Mar 31–Aug 11 | Set out plants |
| Fig | Mar 7–May 2, Jul 6–Nov 8 | May 3–Jul 5, Nov 9–Mar 6 | — | Set out plants |
| Grape (bunch) | Jan 19–Mar 17, Jul 30–Dec 1 | Mar 18–Jul 29, Dec 2–Jan 18 | — | Set out plants |
| Ground cherry | May 3–Sep 13 | Feb 22–May 2, Sep 14–Nov 15 | Mar 15–Jul 26 | Set out plants |
| Passion fruit | Apr 24–Sep 4 | Feb 22–Apr 23, Sep 5–Nov 15 | Feb 20–Jul 3 | Set out plants |
| Pineapple | Jun 3–Aug 19 | Apr 15–Jun 2, Aug 20–Sep 17 | — | Set out plants |
| Strawberry | Sep 21–Dec 1 | — | — | Set out plants |
| Watermelon | Jun 3–Aug 21 | Apr 15–Jun 2, Aug 22–Sep 20 | — | Sow seeds |
Flowers
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salvia | May 12–Sep 22 | Feb 22–May 11, Sep 23–Nov 15 | Mar 3–Jul 14 | Set out plants |
| Bachelor's button (cornflower) | Oct 4–Mar 14 | Mar 15–Jun 1, Jul 13–Oct 3 | — | Sow seeds |
| Black-eyed Susan | Mar 31–Sep 29 | Sep 30–Mar 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Calendula | Sep 30–Mar 31 | Apr 1–Sep 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| California poppy | Oct 4–Mar 14 | Mar 15–Jun 1, Jul 13–Oct 3 | — | Sow seeds |
| Celosia | Jun 23–Aug 7 | May 26–Jun 22, Aug 8–24 | May 5–Jun 19 | Set out plants |
| Cleome (spider flower) | Apr 28–Sep 8 | Feb 22–Apr 27, Sep 9–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Coreopsis (tickseed) | Sep 8–Mar 9 | Mar 10–Sep 7 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cosmos | Jun 5–Aug 26 | Apr 15–Jun 4, Aug 27–Sep 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Globe amaranth (gomphrena) | Jun 5–Aug 26 | Apr 15–Jun 4, Aug 27–Sep 26 | Apr 17–Jul 8 | Set out plants |
| Larkspur | Oct 4–Feb 23 | Feb 24–Apr 25, Jul 15–Oct 3 | — | Sow seeds |
| Marigold | May 10–Sep 20 | Feb 22–May 9, Sep 21–Nov 15 | Mar 22–Aug 2 | Set out plants |
| Milkweed (native) | Mar 8–May 4, Jul 7–Nov 8 | May 5–Jul 6, Nov 9–Mar 7 | Feb 1–Mar 30, Jun 2–Oct 4 | Set out plants |
| Nasturtium | Feb 23–May 23, Aug 15–Nov 15 | May 24–Aug 14, Nov 16–Feb 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pansy / viola | Oct 21–Feb 25 | Feb 26–May 20, Sep 7–Oct 20 | Aug 5–Dec 10 | Set out plants |
| Pentas (Egyptian star cluster) | Jul 1–Aug 31 | May 26–Jun 30, Sep 1–26 | Apr 29–Jun 29 | Set out plants |
| Purple coneflower (echinacea) | Jan 26–Mar 31, Aug 3–Nov 28 | Apr 1–Aug 2, Nov 29–Jan 25 | May 18–Sep 12, Nov 10–Jan 13 | Set out plants |
| Snapdragon | Oct 4–Feb 23 | Feb 24–Apr 25, Jul 14–Oct 3 | Aug 2–Dec 22 | Set out plants |
| Statice | Feb 6–Apr 19, Aug 7–Nov 24 | Apr 20–Aug 6, Nov 25–Feb 5 | Jun 5–Sep 22, Dec 5–Feb 15 | Set out plants |
| Stock | Oct 15–Mar 4 | Mar 5–May 26, Aug 19–Oct 14 | Aug 13–Dec 31 | Set out plants |
| Strawflower | Mar 11–May 31, Jul 29–Nov 6 | Jun 1–Jul 28, Nov 7–Mar 10 | Jan 21–Apr 12, Jun 10–Sep 18 | Set out plants |
| Sunflower | Apr 28–Sep 8 | Feb 22–Apr 27, Sep 9–Nov 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet alyssum | Oct 1–Apr 1 | Apr 2–Sep 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet pea (flower) | Oct 6–Feb 25 | Feb 26–May 2, Jul 22–Oct 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Zinnia | Jun 6–Aug 28 | Apr 15–Jun 5, Aug 29–Sep 28 | — | Sow seeds |
Crops that struggle in Long Beach
These need a climate Long Beach doesn't have. Pots, shade cloth or a greenhouse can stretch the rules.
- Blueberry: It needs acid soil, and dry-climate soil is usually alkaline. Grow it in a large pot of acid potting mix.
- Muscadine grape: It needs acid soil, and dry-climate soil is usually alkaline. Grow it in a large pot of acid potting mix.
- Papaya: Has to live outdoors through winter and needs nights no colder than about 48°F; the coldest month here averages 47°F.
- Raspberry: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 47°F.
- Rhubarb: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 47°F.
- Winged bean: It never stays cool long enough here; it wants highs under 104°F while it grows.
Nearby planting calendars
- Los Angeles, CA 20 mi · frost-free
- Riverside, CA 47 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- San Diego, CA 94 mi · frost-free
- Palm Springs, CA 94 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- Bakersfield, CA 121 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- All California cities
How these dates are worked out
Each crop has temperature limits and timing from university extension guides: how cold a night it can take, how much heat it can stand, how long it takes to mature, and how far before or after the last frost it goes in. Those are checked day by day against the Long Beach Daugherty Field station's NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals (average highs, lows, rain and frost dates). Dates are estimates for a typical year; a sheltered yard, a slope or a cold pocket can shift them by a week or two.
Weather: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals. Crop timing: university extension guides (sources listed for each crop in the app). City locations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).