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Planting in USA - Zone 10b regions

Planting in August - Gardenate

Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) Sow seed
Broccoli Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Cabbage Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Celery Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Cowpeas (also Black eye peas, Southern peas) Sow seed
Cucumber Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Eggplant (also Aubergine) Sow seed
Onion Sow seed
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) Sow seed
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Sow seed
Watermelon Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

Planning for September

Beans - climbing (also Pole beans, Runner beans, Scarlet Runners) Sow seed
Beans - dwarf (also French beans, Bush beans) Sow seed
Beetroot (also Beets) Sow seed
Broad Beans (also Fava bean) Sow seed
Broccoli Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Cabbage Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Capsicum (also Bell peppers, Sweet peppers) Sow seed
Chinese cabbage (also Wong bok, wong nga pak, napa cabbage) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Chives (also Garden chives) Start undercover in seed trays and plant out in 4-6 weeks
Collards (also Collard greens, Borekale) Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
Cucumber Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Eggplant (also Aubergine) Sow seed
Endive Sow seed
Kale (also Borecole) Sow seed
Lettuce Sow seed
Mustard greens (also gai choy) Sow seed
Onion Sow seed
Radish Sow seed
Shallots (also Eschalots) Sow seed
Squash (also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash) Sow seed
Strawberry Plants Plant out (transplant) seedlings
Sweet corn (also corn,maize) Sow seed
Tomato Sow seed
Turnip Sow seed
Watermelon Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

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Recent Comments

  • 04 Aug - Dahleen Bonner
    I am quite confused. I live in zone 9 b where it has been very hot this summer. It is early August here. I have recently purchased some beautiful ginger thinking it could be planted here in zo...
    in Ginger
  • 01 Aug - Jordan
    I wouldn’t, as because they’re both of the Brassica genus: when plants of the same family or genus are placed together, they will compete for nutrients and will be at extra risk for the same pests...
    in Broccoli
  • 27 Jul - Margaret
    Can I plant watermelon today. Im in zone 10A
    in Watermelon
  • 26 Jul - Dtalmon
    Can we plant sunflower plant now and will they made thus winter here.
    in Sunflower
  • 23 Jul - Jen
    Hello calling COOL CLIMATE growers..... YES interested in growing GINGER>>>>> INDOORS....Is there anyone that can give some tips from experience??? Last year have 1st time planted a couple of brok...
    in Ginger
  • 18 Jul - Rachel
    I've never had success with peas here, tho I would love advice on how to grow them here in 8b. Can't even find fresh peas to buy around here, and I miss them.
    in Peas
  • 18 Jul - Ty Nelson
    I'm interested in growing Jerusalem artichokes in a raised bed. I was wondering if it matters when I plant them?
    in Jerusalem Artichokes

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