Sonoma County planting guide
It’s the age-old question: When can I plant [insert any crop here]? I just recently joined the amazing Sonoma County Gardening Facebook group and I see these types of questions being asked all the time.
“When can I start my broccoli?”
“Is it too late to start my spinach?”
“When should I start my sunflower seeds?” (The answer, according to the group, runs the gamut).
For those at-home gardeners who plan to plant food crops this year, look no further than this guide, brought to you by Wilco. This guide is the ultimate in when to sow, start and transplant your seedlings to make the most of your 2021 garden.
February
Sow Directly
- Bok choy, beets, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips
Start Inside
- Bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, leeks, lettuce, onion, peas
March
Sow Directly
- Bok choy, beets, carrots, cilantro, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach, turnips
Start Inside
- Bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, eggplant, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, parsley, tomatoes
Transplant
- Bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, leeks, lettuce, onion, peas
April
Sow Directly
- Beets, carrots, chard, cilantro, dill, lettuce, onions, potatoes
Start Inside
- Basil, chard, cucumbers, leeks, lettuce, melons, parsley
Transplant
- Bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, leeks, lettuce, onions
May
Sow Directly
- Beans, beets, carrots, chard, cilantro, corn, cucumbers, dill, leeks, lettuce, onions, potatoes, pumpkins, squash
Start Inside
- Basil, chard, lettuce (heat-tolerant varieties), parsley
Transplant
- Chard, cucumbers, eggplant, leeks, lettuce, melons, onions, parsley, peppers, tomatoes
June
Sow Directly
- Beans, beets, chard, cilantro, corn, cucumbers, dill, leeks, melons, pumpkins, squash
Start Inside
- Basil, chard, lettuce (heat-tolerant varieties)
Transplant
- Basil, chard, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, melons, parsley, peppers, tomatoes
July
Sow Directly
- Beans, beets, chard, cilantro, corn, cucumbers, dill, leeks, squash
Start Inside
- Chard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, leeks, lettuce
Transplant
- Basil, chard, lettuce
August
Sow Directly
- Beets, carrots, cilantro, corn, peas, spinach
Start Inside
- Chard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, fennel, kale, lettuce, radicchio
Transplant
- Basil, chard, leeks, lettuce
September
Sow Directly
- Beets, bok choy, carrots, cilantro, dill, peas, radishes, spinach, turnips
Start Inside
- Chard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, fennel, kale, lettuce, radicchio
Transplant
- Chard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, fennel, kale, lettuce, radicchio
October
Sow Directly
- Bok choy, cover crops, fava beans, mache, radishes, spinach
Transplant
- Chard, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, endive, escarole, kale, lettuce, onions
November
Sow Directly
- Cover crops, fava beans, garlic, shallots
December and January
Wilco and Gazette tip: Let your garden rest in December. Soil needs time to rest and recover, just like you.
