Introduction
Paso Robles’ sun-soaked days are ideal for growing your own summer vegetables. This guide will walk you through what to sow or start when, ensuring a season of abundant harvests from your home garden.
It covers what to direct sow, what to start indoors, and what to transplant on selected days beginning February 3rd through April 14th. I have used a last frost date of March 31st to calculate the earliest date to direct sow, or start seeds indoors. Obviously, if we have some unseasonal weather, it may throw things off a bit, but this is the plan I am going to use for my own garden this year.
Do remember though, that the date specified is the first day of a 2 week range. In other words you have a two week timeframe within which to get the action done.
Vegetable Seed Starting and Planting Guide for Paso Robles
MONTH | DATE | ACTION | VEGETABLE |
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FEBRUARY | 3 | DIRECT SOW | PEAS |
| DIRECT SOW | FENNEL | |
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| START INDOORS | TOMATOES | |
| START INDOORS | PEPPERS | |
| START INDOORS | EGGPLANT | |
| START INDOORS | LEEKS | |
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| CHIT | POTATOES | |
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FEBRUARY | 17 | DIRECT SOW | TURNIPS |
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| START INDOORS | SWISS CHARD | |
| START INDOORS | CABBAGE | |
| START INDOORS | CAULIFLOWER | |
| START INDOORS | KALE | |
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FEBRUARY | 24 | DIRECT SOW | CARROTS |
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MARCH | 3 | DIRECT SOW | KOHLRABI |
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| START INDOORS | CUCUMBER | |
| START INDOORS | SQUASH | |
| START INDOORS | PUMPKINS | |
| START INDOORS | MELONS | |
| START INDOORS | WATERMELON | |
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| TRANSPLANT | LEEKS | |
| TRANSPLANT | CABBAGE | |
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| PLANT | ONION SEEDLINGS | |
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MARCH | 10 | PLANT | POTATO CHITS |
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MARCH | 17 | TRANSPLANT | CAULIFLOWER |
| SWISS CHARD | ||
| KALE | ||
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MARCH | 24 | DIRECT SOW | GREEN BEANS |
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MARCH | 31 | DIRECT SOW | CORN |
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APRIL | 7 | TRANSPLANT | TOMATOES |
| TRANSPLANT | CUCUMBER | |
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APRIL | 14 | TRANSPLANT | PEPPERS |
| TRANSPLANT | EGGPLANT | |
| TRANSPLANT | SQUASH | |
| TRANSPLANT | PUMPKIN | |
| TRANSPLANT | MELONS | |
| TRANSPLANT | WATERMELON | |
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Conclusion
Growing your own summer vegetables in Paso Robles is a fulfilling journey that connects you with the vibrant agricultural spirit of the region.
By strategically planning your sowings throughout the season, you can ensure a diverse and plentiful harvest.
Embrace the joy of nurturing your garden and relish in the satisfaction of savoring homegrown produce all summer long.
If you are more of a flower gardener, check out the 5 Best Summer-Flowering Plants For Your Paso Robles Yard.
Happy gardening!
