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!
Hi Dorian!
Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I recently relocated to Paso Robles from Mexico and am thrilled to be back in the United States.
I’ve decided to embark on a journey into the world of herb and vegetable gardening. However, I lack any prior experience beyond planting herbs in pots. Given that I’m late in the planting season, I was hoping you could provide some suggestions on suitable plants, where to purchase them, and any other experienced information you may have.
I have three containers ready to be filled with veggies and herbs. I’ll be in Phoenix until Thursday, but I can visit the local garden centers and purchase any necessary supplies. I’ll also kindly ask my gardeners to help me plant while I am away.
I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Lisa
Welcome home! The biggest issue I find with gardening here in Paso, is the need to consider the frost in the Winter and make sure you are not putting in frost tender plants.
I currently grow Rosemary, Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Marjoram, Greek Oregano, Chives, and Basil in the Summer. I dont bother with Cilantro, unless I want coriander seeds because it tends to bolt quickly in our hot Summers.
I have had success with asparagus, potatoes, and of course all the Summer vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant peppers, beans, squash and pumpkins. I have also grown peas, carrots, turnips and beets. Arugula grows well but it is another one that bolts, as does lettuce, when things heat up. I do not bother with cauliflower, broccoli or brussel sprouts, because they always tend to get those blue-green aphids that personally gross me out. I have however successfully grown kale and bok choy.
You can buy seedling starts at the nurseries or the home improvement stores. Local nurseries I like are Bay Laurel Nursery in Atascadero, and Finley Family Farms in Templeton. I usually start most of my plants from seed indoors around March 1st.