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When to Plant Vegetables in the California Central Valley

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When to Plant Vegetables in the California Central Valley

When to Plant Vegetables in the California Central Valley. The Central Valley of California is the primary growing region for the state. The long hot summers and mild winters offer a long growing season with an unparalleled variety and abundance of vegetables.

The Central Valley of California is the primary growing region for the state. The long hot summers and mild winters offer a long growing season with an unparalleled variety and abundance of vegetables.
Spring Planting
California's Central Valley consists of the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno and Kern County regions. Beginning in early spring, farmers and home gardeners will begin by planting tomatoes, zucchini and many pepper varieties for a summer harvest. These crops thrive in the 100-degree days common in the valley.
Summer Planting Guide
The summer season is the best time to plant for a late fall harvest. Varieties of squash such as pumpkin, acorn and butternut squash grow well in late summer and early fall. The summer planting season also includes leafy greens for fall harvest such as kale, kohlrabi and Swiss chard. The late spring and early summer are the best times to plant root vegetables such as parsnips and rutabaga.
Fall and Winter Guide
Many varieties of vegetables thrive in the cold temperatures of winter in the Central Valley of California. Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, are planted from December through February, as are rhubarb and leeks; endive and asparagus can be planted in January.

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