Planting calendar for Los Angeles, California

Dates from 30 years of records at the Los Angeles Dwtnc Campus weather station, 0.5 miles from Los Angeles, worked out crop by crop with the same method as the Year Round Garden app.

Los Angeles at a glance

Weather station: Los Angeles Dwtnc Campus · 0.5 mi
USDA zone: 10b
Frost: Rare (fewer than 1 year in 10)
Hottest month: August: highs 84°F, nights 65°F
Coldest month: December: highs 67°F, nights 48°F
Rain: 14 in. a year, most in January, February and December

What shapes the seasons here

Frost is rare in Los Angeles: 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 84°F in August, so cool-season crops last longer here than in hotter places: leaf lettuce is best planted Oct 4–Apr 4.

Los Angeles gets about 14 inches of rain a year, most of it in January, February and December. Plan on regular watering: most months get less than 1 inch.

169 of the 174 crops in the app grow here; 5 need a different climate (listed near the bottom).

When to plant the most popular crops

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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

Potato

Pea (snap & snow)

Lettuce (leaf & mesclun)

Spinach

Kale

Collard greens

Broccoli

Cabbage

Carrot

Radish

Onion (bulbing)

Garlic

Basil

Cilantro

Strawberry

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What to plant in Los Angeles, month by month

January82

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), Chickpea / garbanzo, 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, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)

Can also plant

Celery, 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

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, Milkweed (native), Statice, Strawflower

February80

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), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, 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, Radicchio, Radish, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress

Fruit: Blackberry, Grape (bunch)

Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, 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, Cardoon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Mache (corn salad), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Rutabaga, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Bay laurel, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Strawflower, Sunflower

Start seeds indoors

Cabbage, Tomato (early / short-season), Lemon balm, Marjoram, Passion fruit, Milkweed (native), Statice, Strawflower

March68

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

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, Grape (bunch), 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, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Marigold, Milkweed (native), Strawflower

April32

Best time to plant

Vegetables: Arugula, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Garden cress, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Radish, Summer squash & zucchini, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash

Herbs: Bay laurel, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Rosemary, Summer savory

Fruit: Fig, Passion fruit

Flowers: Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Statice, Strawflower, Sunflower

Can also plant

Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean (lima), 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, 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, Sweet corn, Swiss chard, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Turnip, Watercress, Winter melon / wax gourd, Anise hyssop, Basil, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, 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, Coreopsis (tickseed), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Larkspur, Marigold, Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower), Zinnia

Start seeds indoors

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

May40

Best time to plant

Vegetables: Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Jicama, New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Roselle, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter melon / wax gourd, 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), Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Edamame, Eggplant, 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, 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 (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Marjoram, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Papaya, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Celosia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)

June63

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, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Stevia, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)

Fruit: Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Papaya, 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, 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, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Banana, 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, Papaya, 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

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), 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, Papaya, 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, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, 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

Start seeds indoors

Artichoke, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Onion (bulbing), Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Lavender, Marjoram, Parsley, Rosemary, Shiso (perilla), Thyme, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Milkweed (native), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower

August79

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, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, 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, 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, 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, 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, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cassava (yuca), Cauliflower, Chaya (tree spinach), Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Luffa gourd, Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radish, Salsify, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Shallot, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress, Anise hyssop, Bee balm (bergamot), Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory, Papaya, Bachelor's button (cornflower), Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Snapdragon, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)

Start seeds indoors

Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Onion (bulbing), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (paste / determinate), 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, Marigold, Milkweed (native), Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower

September82

Best time to plant

Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Artichoke, Asparagus, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cabbage, Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chickpea / garbanzo, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Leek, New Zealand spinach, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, 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), Winter squash

Herbs: Anise hyssop, Basil, Bay laurel, Bee balm (bergamot), Caraway, Chamomile, Chives, Cuban oregano, Epazote, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon balm, Lemon verbena, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Winter savory

Fruit: Blackberry, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Grape (bunch), Ground cherry, Passion fruit, 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), Brussels sprouts, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, 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), Malabar spinach, Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Swiss chard, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Turnip, Watercress, Winter melon / wax gourd, Borage, Catnip, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Papalo, Sorrel (French / garden), Stevia, Cantaloupe & melons, 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), Tomato (early / short-season), 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

October101

Best time to plant

Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Bean (bush snap), 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, Cucumber (pickling), 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, Summer squash & zucchini, 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, Marjoram, 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 (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Cucumber (slicing), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Sweet corn, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Basil, Cuban oregano, Epazote, Lemon verbena, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Marigold, Sunflower, Zinnia

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, Milkweed (native), Pansy / viola, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Stock

November95

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), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory

Fruit: Blackberry, Fig, Grape (bunch), Strawberry

Can also plant

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, 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, 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, Statice, Stock

December80

Best time to plant

Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chickpea / garbanzo, 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

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, 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

Artichoke, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, 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, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Snapdragon, Statice, Stock

Every crop that grows in Los Angeles

169 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 12–Sep 21	Apr 8–Jun 11, Sep 22–Oct 28	—	Sow seeds
Armenian cucumber	May 1–Sep 25	Feb 3–Apr 30, Sep 26–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Artichoke	Aug 30–Feb 28	Mar 1–Aug 29	Jun 28–Dec 27	Set out plants
Arugula	Oct 9–Apr 9	Apr 10–Oct 8	—	Sow seeds
Asparagus	Sep 18–Mar 19	Mar 20–Sep 17	—	Set out plants
Bean (bush snap)	Apr 23–Jun 25, Jul 20–Oct 11	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 26–Jul 19, Oct 12–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Bean (dry / shelling)	Apr 23–Sep 17	Feb 3–Apr 22, Sep 18–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Bean (lima)	Jun 2–Aug 31	Apr 8–Jun 1, Sep 1–Oct 6	—	Sow seeds
Bean (pole)	Apr 23–Jun 19, Jul 2–Sep 29	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 20–Jul 1, Sep 30–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Beet	Sep 30–Mar 31	Apr 1–Sep 29	—	Sow seeds
Bitter melon	May 2–Sep 26	Feb 3–May 1, Sep 27–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Bok choy / pak choi	Oct 15–Feb 27	Feb 28–May 21, Aug 24–Oct 14	—	Sow seeds
Bottle gourd / cucuzza	Jun 27–Aug 18	May 24–Jun 26, Aug 19–Sep 6	—	Sow seeds
Broccoli	Oct 6–Mar 7	Mar 8–May 26, Jul 26–Oct 5	Aug 25–Jan 24	Set out plants
Broccoli raab (rapini)	Oct 12–Mar 11	Mar 12–Jun 7, Aug 11–Oct 11	—	Sow seeds
Brussels sprouts	Sep 26–Mar 1	Mar 2–May 1, Jun 23–Sep 25	Aug 15–Jan 18	Set out plants
Cabbage	Sep 24–Mar 25	Mar 26–Sep 23	Aug 13–Feb 11	Set out plants
Cardoon	Jul 6–27, Aug 25–Feb 1	Feb 2–Jul 5, Jul 28–Aug 24	May 4–25, Jun 23–Nov 30	Set out plants
Carrot	Sep 27–Mar 28	Mar 29–Sep 26	—	Sow seeds
Cassava (yuca)	Jun 22–Aug 6	May 24–Jun 21, Aug 7–22	—	Set out plants
Cauliflower	Oct 9–Mar 9	Mar 10–May 30, Aug 1–Oct 8	Aug 28–Jan 26	Set out plants
Celeriac (celery root)	Jan 9–Feb 18, Jul 14–Dec 2	Feb 19–Jul 13, Dec 3–Jan 8	Apr 28–Sep 16, Oct 24–Dec 3	Set out plants
Celery	Feb 15–Mar 31, Jul 5–Nov 19	Apr 1–Jul 4, Nov 20–Feb 14	Apr 19–Sep 3, Nov 30–Jan 13	Set out plants
Chaya (tree spinach)	Jun 22–Aug 6	May 24–Jun 21, Aug 7–22	—	Set out plants
Chickpea / garbanzo	Sep 9–Dec 8, Dec 23–Mar 24	Mar 25–Sep 8, Dec 9–22	—	Sow seeds
Chinese broccoli (gai lan)	Sep 27–Mar 28	Mar 29–Sep 26	—	Sow seeds
Collard greens	Sep 25–Mar 26	Mar 27–Sep 24	—	Sow seeds
Cucumber (pickling)	Apr 23–Jun 24, Jul 17–Oct 9	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 25–Jul 16, Oct 10–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Cucumber (slicing)	Apr 23–Jun 22, Jul 10–Oct 4	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 23–Jul 9, Oct 5–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Daikon radish	Oct 14–Feb 26	Feb 27–May 15, Aug 18–Oct 13	—	Sow seeds
Edamame	Jun 2–Aug 30	Apr 8–Jun 1, Aug 31–Oct 4	—	Sow seeds
Eggplant	Jun 1–Aug 31	Apr 8–May 31, Sep 1–Oct 7	Mar 30–Jun 29	Set out plants
Elephant garlic	Oct 2–Dec 1	—	—	Sow seeds
Endive & escarole	Oct 16–Feb 4	Feb 5–Apr 14, Sep 3–Oct 15	—	Sow seeds
Fava bean	Oct 22–Jan 14	Jan 15–Mar 14, Sep 27–Oct 21	—	Sow seeds
Fennel (bulb)	Oct 12–Feb 24	Feb 25–May 6, Aug 9–Oct 11	—	Sow seeds
Garden cress	Oct 25–Apr 25	Apr 26–Oct 24	—	Sow seeds
Garlic	Oct 2–Dec 1	—	—	Sow seeds
Ginger	Jun 23–Aug 9	May 24–Jun 22, Aug 10–26	May 5–Jun 21	Set out plants
Green onion / scallion	Sep 27–Mar 28	Mar 29–Sep 26	—	Sow seeds
Jicama	May 24–Jun 21	—	—	Sow seeds
Kale	Sep 29–Mar 30	Mar 31–Sep 28	—	Sow seeds
Kohlrabi	Oct 3–Apr 3	Apr 4–Oct 2	—	Sow seeds
Komatsuna (mustard spinach)	Oct 3–Apr 3	Apr 4–Oct 2	—	Sow seeds
Leek	Sep 11–Mar 12	Mar 13–Sep 10	Jul 10–Jan 8	Set out plants
Lettuce (leaf & mesclun)	Oct 4–Apr 4	Apr 5–Oct 3	—	Sow seeds
Lettuce (romaine & head)	Oct 9–Mar 9	Mar 10–May 30, Aug 1–Oct 8	Sep 4–Feb 2	Set out plants
Luffa gourd	Jun 18–Jul 28	May 24–Jun 17, Jul 29–Aug 12	—	Sow seeds
Mache (corn salad)	Oct 23–Feb 6	Feb 7–Apr 21, Sep 20–Oct 22	—	Sow seeds
Malabar spinach	Jun 28–Aug 22	May 24–Jun 27, Aug 23–Sep 11	May 10–Jul 4	Set out plants
Moringa	Jun 26–Aug 16	May 24–Jun 25, Aug 17–Sep 3	—	Sow seeds
Mustard greens	Oct 14–Mar 13	Mar 14–Jun 13, Aug 16–Oct 13	—	Sow seeds
Napa / Chinese cabbage	Sep 28–Mar 29	Mar 30–Sep 27	—	Sow seeds
New Zealand spinach	May 1–Sep 25	Feb 3–Apr 30, Sep 26–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Okinawa spinach	Jul 2–Aug 30	May 24–Jul 1, Aug 31–Sep 19	—	Set out plants
Okra	Jun 30–Aug 27	May 24–Jun 29, Aug 28–Sep 17	—	Sow seeds
Onion (bulbing)	Sep 16–Dec 16	—	Jul 1–Sep 30	Set out plants
Parsnip	Sep 9–Mar 10	Mar 11–Sep 8	—	Sow seeds
Pea (shelling / English)	Oct 9–Mar 9	Mar 10–May 30, Aug 1–Oct 8	—	Sow seeds
Pea (snap & snow)	Oct 9–Mar 10	Mar 11–May 29, Jul 29–Oct 8	—	Sow seeds
Peanut	Jun 15–Jul 19	May 24–Jun 14, Jul 20–Aug 1	—	Sow seeds
Pepper (hot / chili)	May 5–Sep 9	Mar 2–May 4, Sep 10–Nov 12	Mar 3–Jul 8	Set out plants
Pepper (sweet / bell)	Apr 28–Sep 22	Feb 3–Apr 27, Sep 23–Nov 24	Feb 24–Jul 21	Set out plants
Pigeon pea	Jun 12–27	May 24–Jun 11, Jun 28–Jul 9	—	Sow seeds
Popcorn	Apr 18–Sep 12	Feb 3–Apr 17, Sep 13–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Potato	Sep 1–Mar 2	Mar 3–Aug 31	—	Sow seeds
Pumpkin	Apr 17–Sep 11	Feb 3–Apr 16, Sep 12–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Purslane	Jun 8–Sep 14	Apr 8–Jun 7, Sep 15–Oct 22	—	Sow seeds
Radicchio	Oct 17–Feb 9	Feb 10–Apr 22, Sep 3–Oct 16	—	Sow seeds
Radish	Oct 22–Apr 22	Apr 23–Oct 21	—	Sow seeds
Roselle	May 24–Jun 29	—	Apr 19–May 25	Set out plants
Rutabaga	Oct 15–Jan 29	Jan 30–Apr 3, Sep 3–Oct 14	—	Sow seeds
Salsify	Sep 8–Feb 24	Feb 25–Sep 7	—	Sow seeds
Seminole pumpkin / calabaza	Jun 19–Jul 30	May 24–Jun 18, Jul 31–Aug 14	—	Sow seeds
Shallot	Sep 17–Mar 18	Mar 19–Sep 16	—	Sow seeds
Southern pea / cowpea	Jun 27–Aug 19	May 24–Jun 26, Aug 20–Sep 7	—	Sow seeds
Spinach	Oct 16–Feb 28	Mar 1–May 25, Aug 28–Oct 15	—	Sow seeds
Summer squash & zucchini	Apr 23–Jun 23, Jul 14–Oct 7	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 24–Jul 13, Oct 8–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke)	Feb 12–Apr 14, Jul 24–Nov 21	Apr 15–Jul 23, Nov 22–Feb 11	—	Sow seeds
Sweet corn	Apr 29–Sep 23	Feb 3–Apr 28, Sep 24–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Sweet potato	Jun 21–Aug 3	May 24–Jun 20, Aug 4–19	May 3–Jun 15	Set out plants
Swiss chard	Sep 30–Mar 31	Apr 1–Sep 29	—	Sow seeds
Taro (dasheen)	Apr 15–Jul 5, Aug 20–Oct 24	Feb 3–Apr 14, Jul 6–Aug 19, Oct 25–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Tomatillo	Apr 24–Sep 18	Feb 3–Apr 23, Sep 19–Nov 24	Mar 13–Aug 7	Set out plants
Tomato (cherry & grape)	May 1–Sep 25	Feb 3–Apr 30, Sep 26–Nov 24	Mar 13–Aug 7	Set out plants
Tomato (early / short-season)	Mar 27–Jun 12, Jul 18–Oct 30	Jun 13–Jul 17, Oct 31–Mar 26	Feb 6–Apr 24, May 30–Sep 11	Set out plants
Tomato (heat-set varieties)	Jun 1–Aug 30	Apr 8–May 31, Aug 31–Oct 5	Apr 13–Jul 12	Set out plants
Tomato (paste / determinate)	Apr 23–Jun 17, Jun 26–Sep 25	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 18–25, Sep 26–Nov 24	Mar 5–Apr 29, May 8–Aug 7	Set out plants
Tomato (slicing)	Apr 23–Jun 13, Jun 17–Sep 20	Feb 3–Apr 22, Jun 14–16, Sep 21–Nov 24	Mar 5–Apr 25, Apr 29–Aug 2	Set out plants
Turnip	Oct 3–Apr 3	Apr 4–Oct 2	—	Sow seeds
Watercress	Oct 4–Apr 4	Apr 5–Oct 3	—	Sow seeds
Winter melon / wax gourd	May 25–Aug 15	Apr 8–May 24, Aug 16–Sep 19	—	Sow seeds
Winter squash	Apr 21–Sep 15	Feb 3–Apr 20, Sep 16–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Yardlong bean	Jun 27–Aug 18	May 24–Jun 26, Aug 19–Sep 6	—	Sow seeds

Herbs

Crop	Best time to plant	Also possible	Start indoors	How
Anise hyssop	Sep 18–Mar 19	Mar 20–Sep 17	Aug 4–Feb 2	Set out plants
Basil	Jun 6–Sep 10	Apr 8–Jun 5, Sep 11–Oct 17	May 2–Aug 6	Set out plants
Bay laurel	Feb 26–Apr 20, Jul 9–Nov 14	Apr 21–Jul 8, Nov 15–Feb 25	—	Set out plants
Bee balm (bergamot)	Sep 22–Mar 23	Mar 24–Sep 21	Aug 4–Feb 2	Set out plants
Borage	Sep 30–Mar 31	Apr 1–Sep 29	—	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 23–Mar 24	Mar 25–Sep 22	—	Sow seeds
Chervil	Oct 15–Feb 26	Feb 27–May 20, Aug 24–Oct 14	—	Sow seeds
Chives	Sep 21–Mar 22	Mar 23–Sep 20	Aug 3–Feb 1	Set out plants
Cilantro	Oct 9–Mar 9	Mar 10–Jun 2, Aug 3–Oct 8	—	Sow seeds
Cuban oregano	Jun 7–Sep 12	Apr 8–Jun 6, Sep 13–Oct 19	—	Set out plants
Culantro	Jun 27–Aug 18	May 24–Jun 26, Aug 19–Sep 6	—	Sow seeds
Dill	Oct 3–Apr 3	Apr 4–Oct 2	—	Sow seeds
Epazote	May 7–Oct 1	Feb 3–May 6, Oct 2–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Fenugreek (methi)	Oct 6–Apr 6	Apr 7–Oct 5	—	Sow seeds
Feverfew	Sep 21–Mar 22	Mar 23–Sep 20	Aug 3–Feb 1	Set out plants
Garlic chives	Sep 17–Mar 18	Mar 19–Sep 16	Jul 30–Jan 28	Set out plants
Lavender	Aug 30–Feb 28	Mar 1–Aug 29	Jun 14–Dec 13	Set out plants
Lemon balm	Sep 19–Mar 20	Mar 21–Sep 18	Aug 15–Feb 13	Set out plants
Lemon verbena	Apr 7–Oct 6	Oct 7–Apr 6	—	Set out plants
Lemongrass	Jun 23–Aug 8	May 24–Jun 22, Aug 9–25	—	Set out plants
Lovage	Sep 18–Mar 19	Mar 20–Sep 17	Jul 31–Jan 29	Set out plants
Marjoram	Mar 27–May 30, Jun 25–Oct 20	May 31–Jun 24, Oct 21–Mar 26	Feb 6–Apr 11, May 7–Sep 1	Set out plants
Mint	Sep 19–Mar 20	Mar 21–Sep 18	—	Set out plants
Oregano	Sep 16–Dec 13, Dec 15–Mar 18	Mar 19–Sep 15, Dec 14	Jul 29–Oct 25, Oct 27–Jan 28	Set out plants
Papalo	Jun 4–Sep 4	Apr 8–Jun 3, Sep 5–Oct 10	—	Sow seeds
Parsley	Sep 21–Mar 22	Mar 23–Sep 20	Jul 20–Jan 18	Set out plants
Rosemary	Feb 26–Apr 20, Jul 9–Nov 14	Apr 21–Jul 8, Nov 15–Feb 25	Apr 23–Aug 29, Dec 11–Feb 2	Set out plants
Sage	Sep 21–Mar 22	Mar 23–Sep 20	Aug 3–Feb 1	Set out plants
Shiso (perilla)	Apr 29–Sep 23	Feb 3–Apr 28, Sep 24–Nov 24	Mar 25–Aug 19	Set out plants
Sorrel (French / garden)	Sep 27–Mar 28	Mar 29–Sep 26	—	Sow seeds
Stevia	May 28–Aug 21	Apr 8–May 27, Aug 22–Sep 26	—	Set out plants
Summer savory	Mar 13–May 25, Jul 22–Nov 7	May 26–Jul 21, Nov 8–Mar 12	—	Sow seeds
Tarragon (French)	Sep 16–Mar 17	Mar 18–Sep 15	—	Set out plants
Thyme	Sep 14–Mar 15	Mar 16–Sep 13	Jul 20–Jan 18	Set out plants
Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)	May 2–Sep 26	Feb 3–May 1, Sep 27–Nov 24	—	Set out plants
Winter savory	Sep 19–Mar 20	Mar 21–Sep 18	Aug 1–Jan 30	Set out plants

Fruit

Crop	Best time to plant	Also possible	Start indoors	How
Banana	Jun 25–Aug 12	May 24–Jun 24, Aug 13–29	—	Set out plants
Blackberry	Aug 24–Dec 8, Dec 23–Mar 8	Mar 9–Aug 23, Dec 9–22	—	Set out plants
Cantaloupe & melons	Jun 1–Aug 29	Apr 8–May 31, Aug 30–Oct 3	—	Sow seeds
Cucamelon / mouse melon	Apr 29–Sep 23	Feb 3–Apr 28, Sep 24–Nov 24	Mar 25–Aug 19	Set out plants
Fig	Feb 24–Apr 23, Jul 15–Nov 15	Apr 24–Jul 14, Nov 16–Feb 23	—	Set out plants
Grape (bunch)	Aug 23–Dec 8, Dec 22–Mar 6	Mar 7–Aug 22, Dec 9–21	—	Set out plants
Ground cherry	Apr 28–Sep 22	Feb 3–Apr 27, Sep 23–Nov 24	Mar 10–Aug 4	Set out plants
Papaya	Jun 22–Aug 6	May 24–Jun 21, Aug 7–22	May 4–Jun 18	Set out plants
Passion fruit	Apr 20–Sep 14	Feb 3–Apr 19, Sep 15–Nov 24	Feb 16–Jul 13	Set out plants
Pineapple	May 31–Aug 26	Apr 8–May 30, Aug 27–Sep 29	—	Set out plants
Strawberry	Sep 21–Dec 1	—	—	Set out plants
Watermelon	Jun 1–Aug 28	Apr 8–May 31, Aug 29–Oct 2	—	Sow seeds

Flowers

Crop	Best time to plant	Also possible	Start indoors	How
Annual salvia	May 7–Oct 1	Feb 3–May 6, Oct 2–Nov 24	Feb 26–Jul 23	Set out plants
Bachelor's button (cornflower)	Oct 6–Mar 8	Mar 9–May 23, Jul 21–Oct 5	—	Sow seeds
Black-eyed Susan	Apr 4–Oct 3	Oct 4–Apr 3	—	Sow seeds
Calendula	Oct 1–Apr 1	Apr 2–Sep 30	—	Sow seeds
California poppy	Oct 6–Mar 8	Mar 9–May 23, Jul 21–Oct 5	—	Sow seeds
Celosia	Jun 24–Aug 12	May 24–Jun 23, Aug 13–30	May 6–Jun 24	Set out plants
Cleome (spider flower)	Apr 24–Sep 18	Feb 3–Apr 23, Sep 19–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Coreopsis (tickseed)	Sep 10–Mar 11	Mar 12–Sep 9	—	Sow seeds
Cosmos	Jun 2–Sep 1	Apr 8–Jun 1, Sep 2–Oct 8	—	Sow seeds
Globe amaranth (gomphrena)	Jun 2–Sep 1	Apr 8–Jun 1, Sep 2–Oct 8	Apr 14–Jul 14	Set out plants
Larkspur	Oct 6–Feb 19	Feb 20–Apr 19, Jul 20–Oct 5	—	Sow seeds
Marigold	May 5–Sep 29	Feb 3–May 4, Sep 30–Nov 24	Mar 17–Aug 11	Set out plants
Milkweed (native)	Feb 27–Apr 29, Jul 16–Nov 13	Apr 30–Jul 15, Nov 14–Feb 26	Jan 23–Mar 25, Jun 11–Oct 9	Set out plants
Nasturtium	Feb 11–May 13, Aug 23–Nov 21	May 14–Aug 22, Nov 22–Feb 10	—	Sow seeds
Pansy / viola	Oct 21–Feb 20	Feb 21–May 14, Sep 12–Oct 20	Aug 5–Dec 5	Set out plants
Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)	Jul 1–Sep 4	May 24–Jun 30, Sep 5–Oct 1	Apr 29–Jul 3	Set out plants
Purple coneflower (echinacea)	Jan 8–Mar 20, Aug 14–Dec 2	Mar 21–Aug 13, Dec 3–Jan 7	May 29–Sep 16, Oct 23–Jan 2	Set out plants
Snapdragon	Oct 6–Feb 19	Feb 20–Apr 18, Jul 19–Oct 5	Aug 4–Dec 18	Set out plants
Statice	Jan 21–Apr 11, Aug 19–Nov 28	Apr 12–Aug 18, Nov 29–Jan 20	Jun 17–Sep 26, Nov 19–Feb 7	Set out plants
Stock	Oct 15–Feb 26	Feb 27–May 20, Aug 24–Oct 14	Aug 13–Dec 25	Set out plants
Strawflower	Feb 28–May 22, Aug 7–Nov 13	May 23–Aug 6, Nov 14–Feb 27	Jan 10–Apr 3, Jun 19–Sep 25	Set out plants
Sunflower	Apr 23–Sep 17	Feb 3–Apr 22, Sep 18–Nov 24	—	Sow seeds
Sweet alyssum	Oct 1–Apr 1	Apr 2–Sep 30	—	Sow seeds
Sweet pea (flower)	Oct 8–Feb 21	Feb 22–Apr 26, Jul 27–Oct 7	—	Sow seeds
Zinnia	Jun 4–Sep 4	Apr 8–Jun 3, Sep 5–Oct 10	—	Sow seeds

Crops that struggle in Los Angeles

These need a climate Los Angeles 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.
Raspberry: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 48°F.
Rhubarb: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 48°F.
Winged bean: It never stays cool long enough here; it wants highs under 104°F while it grows.

Nearby planting calendars

Long Beach, CA 20 mi · frost-free
Riverside, CA 49 mi · frost only briefly in winter
Palm Springs, CA 99 mi · frost only briefly in winter
Bakersfield, CA 101 mi · frost only briefly in winter
San Diego, CA 111 mi · frost-free
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 Los Angeles Dwtnc Campus 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).