A month to month sowing guide for vegetable crops

Early Summer (June in the Northern Hemisphere • December in the Southern Hemisphere)

• Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines 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 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 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.
• Pumpkins (Except in very hot areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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-Summer (July in the Northern Hemisphere • January in the Southern Hemisphere)

• Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines take 2 and a half 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in warm areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• Tomatoes (staked) (Only transplant in cool areas) – Tomatoes (staked) take 2 and a half to 3 to mature. Plant at a depth of 0.25in (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 2 and a half to 3 to mature. Plant at a depth of 0.25in (0.5 cm) and a distance of 4 – 5 ft (120 – 150 cm) between rows and 3 ft (90 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)

• Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in frost-free areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.

Early Fall (September in the Northern Hemisphere • March in the Southern Hemisphere)

• Aubergines (Only in hot areas) – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in hot areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Only in hot areas) – Aubergines 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Only in hot areas) – Aubergines 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.
• 150 cm) – 150 cm) take to mature. Plant at a depth of and a distance of between rows and 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in hot areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in hot areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Only in frost-free areas) – Aubergines 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) – Lima beans take 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in frost-free areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Provide protection in cold areas) – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins (Only in frost-free areas) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines (Provide protection for seedbeds and transplant when danger of frost has past) – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins (Only when danger of frost has past) – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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)

• Aubergines – Aubergines 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.
• Pumpkins – Pumpkins 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.
• 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.
• 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.