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A month to month sowing guide for vegetable crops
Mid-Summer (July in the Northern Hemisphere • January in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only transplant in cool areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only transplant in cool areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
-
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
-
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Only in cool areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
(Only in cool areas) -
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Only in cool areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Cauliflower
-
Cauliflower
take
2 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only transplant in cool areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
-
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
-
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
-
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
-
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
(Only in cool areas) -
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
-
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
-
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only transplant in cool areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in cool areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in warm areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Except in very hot areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Except in very hot areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
(Only in cool areas) -
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Late Summer (August in the Northern Hemisphere • February in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Early in the month in cool areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Early in the month in cool areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Brussels sprouts
-
Brussels sprouts
take
4 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Cauliflower
-
Cauliflower
take
2 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Celery
-
Celery
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
6 in (15 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Early in the month in cool areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
-
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
-
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Early Fall (September in the Northern Hemisphere • March in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in hot areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in hot areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Brussels sprouts
-
Brussels sprouts
take
4 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Celery
(Provide protection in cold areas) -
Celery
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
6 in (15 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in hot areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
-
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peas
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peas
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (75 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in hot areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Mid-Fall (October in the Northern Hemisphere • April in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in hot areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in hot areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Brussels sprouts
-
Brussels sprouts
take
4 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Cauliflower
-
Cauliflower
take
2 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in hot areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in hot areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
-
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
-
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in hot areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
-
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
-
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Late Fall (November in the Northern Hemisphere • May in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in hot areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Caution in very cold areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in hot areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broad beans
-
Broad beans
take
4 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
6 in (15 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Brussels sprouts
-
Brussels sprouts
take
4 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
(Caution in very cold areas) -
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Caution in very cold areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Celery
(Provide protection in cold areas) -
Celery
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
6 in (15 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in hot areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in hot areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in hot areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in hot areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
(Provide protection in frosty areas) -
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
-
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peas
(Only in frost-free or low frost areas) -
Peas
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (75 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in hot areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in hot areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Early Winter (December in the Northern Hemisphere • June in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in hot areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Only in cool areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
-
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peas
-
Peas
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (75 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in hot areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
-
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
-
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Mid-Winter (January in the Northern Hemisphere • July in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Provide protection in frosty areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Provide protection in frosty areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in hot areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Only in mild areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
(Bulbs will be smaller than usual) -
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peas
(Only in cool areas) -
Peas
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (75 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Except in hot areas or where there's a risk of late frost) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
-
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
-
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Late Winter (February in the Northern Hemisphere • August in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Provide protection in cool and cold areas) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Provide protection in cool and cold areas) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Provide protection in cold areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
-
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Provide protection in cold areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
-
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
-
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Provide protection in cool and cold areas) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Provide protection in cold areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Only in cool areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Onions
(Seedbed for sets) -
Onions
take
6 to 8 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.25 ft (30 - 36 cm)
between rows and
4 in (10 cm)
between plants.
Peas
(Only in cool areas) -
Peas
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
2 in (5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (75 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Provide protection in cool and cold areas) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Only in cool areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Only in cool areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
-
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Early Spring (March in the Northern Hemisphere • September in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
-
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
-
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
-
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
(Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) -
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in cool areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Only when danger of frost has past) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
(Only in cool areas) -
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Mid-Spring (April in the Northern Hemisphere • October in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
-
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
-
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
-
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
-
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
-
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
-
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
(Except in hot wet areas) -
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
-
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
-
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
-
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
-
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
-
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
-
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
-
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
-
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
-
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
-
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
(Only in cool areas) -
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Late Spring (May in the Northern Hemisphere • November in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
-
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
-
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
-
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
-
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
-
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Only in cool areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
-
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
(Except in very hot areas) -
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Only in cool areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
-
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
-
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
-
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
-
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
-
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
(Only in cool areas) -
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
-
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
-
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
-
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in cool areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
-
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
(Only in cool areas) -
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Early Summer (June in the Northern Hemisphere • December in the Southern Hemisphere)
Tomatoes (staked)
-
Tomatoes (staked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
18 - 24 in (45 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Tomatoes (unstaked)
-
Tomatoes (unstaked)
take
2½ to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 5 ft (120 - 150 cm)
between rows and
3 ft (90 cm)
between plants.
Auberg ines
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Auberg ines
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Beans (bush)
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Beans (bush)
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2.5 ft (45 - 75 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 in (7.5 - 12.5 cm)
between plants.
Beans (pole)
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Beans (pole)
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
3 - 4 ft (90 - 120 cm)
between rows and
6 - 9 in (15 - 22 cm)
between plants.
Beetroots
(Only in cool areas) -
Beetroots
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 in (5 - 7.5 cm)
between plants.
Brinjals
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Brinjals
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Broccoli
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Broccoli
take
3 to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
18 in (45 cm)
between plants.
Cabbages
(Except in very hot areas) -
Cabbages
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.75 in (2 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 2 ft (45 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 - 18 in (30 - 45 cm)
between plants.
Carrots
(Only in cool areas) -
Carrots
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.25 - 1.5 ft (40 - 45 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Celery
(Only in cool areas) -
Celery
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 ft (45 cm)
between rows and
6 in (15 cm)
between plants.
Chilies
-
Chilies
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Corn
-
Corn
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Cucumbers
-
Cucumbers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
4 - 6 ft (120 - 180 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Egg plants
(Only in frost-free areas) -
Egg plants
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 - 1 in (1.5 - 3 cm)
and a distance of
2 ft (60 cm)
between rows and
24 in (60 cm)
between plants.
Gem squash
(Except in very hot areas) -
Gem squash
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Leeks
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Leeks
take
6 to 7 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 in (0.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
6 - 8 in (15 - 20 cm)
between plants.
Lettuce
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Lettuce
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 2 ft (30 - 60 cm)
between rows and
9 - 12 in (22 - 30 cm)
between plants.
Lima beans
(Except in hot and very hot areas) -
Lima beans
take
2½ to 4 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
2.5 - 3 ft (75 - 90 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
Marrows
-
Marrows
take
2½ to 3½ months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
6 - 9 ft (180 - 270 cm)
between rows and
3 - 5 ft (90 - 150 cm)
between plants.
Peppers
-
Peppers
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1.5 - 3 ft (45 - 90 cm)
between rows and
12 - 24 in (30 - 60 cm)
between plants.
Potatoes
(Only in cool areas) -
Potatoes
take
3 to 5 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
5 - 6 in (12 - 15 cm)
and a distance of
3 ft (90 cm)
between rows and
12 in (30 cm)
between plants.
Pumpk ins
(Except in very hot areas) -
Pumpk ins
take
4 to 6 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
1.5 - 2 in (4 - 5 cm)
and a distance of
4 ft (120 cm)
between rows and
2 - 3 ft (60 - 90 cm)
between plants.
Radishes
(Except in very hot areas) -
Radishes
take
1 month
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
0.75 - 1.5 ft (15 - 30 cm)
between rows and
1 in (2.5 cm)
between plants.
Spinach Beets
(Except in very hot areas) -
Spinach Beets
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Swiss Chard
(Except in very hot areas) -
Swiss Chard
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.5 in (1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 - 1.5 ft (30 - 45 cm)
between rows and
9 in (22 cm)
between plants.
Turnips
(Only in cool areas) -
Turnips
take
2 to 3 months
to mature. Plant at a depth of
0.25 - 0.5 in (0.5 - 1.5 cm)
and a distance of
1 ft (30 cm)
between rows and
4 - 6 in (10 - 15 cm)
between plants.
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