January is also the perfect time to start planning out the garden and buying seeds. If you’re planning to grow your own food, you’ll want to make sure you have the right tools to get the job done. You’ll also need to know how to use them properly.
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What can you garden in January?
It’s possible to grow crops in Southern California year-round. January is a good time to plant lettuce, brassicas, vegetables, beans, garlic, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and more. In addition to growing your own food, you can also grow a wide variety of herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
What vegetables get planted in February?
About the third week of the month start cool-weather crops: asparagus roots (Complete list below)
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Peas
- Early potatoes
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Spinach
- Turnips
By the end of the month you should have a second planting of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, zucchini, squash, pumpkins, and squash blossoms.
The fourth week is the best time to plant winter vegetables such as turnip greens: (see list)
- Kale
- Swiss chard
- Collards
- Parsley
- Chives
- Dill
- Garlic
- Onion
- Leeks
- Mint
- Oregano
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Tarragon
- Watercress
- Winter squashes
- Yams
- Sweet potatoes
- Winter squash
The fifth and sixth weeks are the most difficult to grow, because they require a lot of water and fertilizer.
In the seventh and eighth weeks, you will need to add more nitrogen to the soil to make the plants grow faster and produce more food.
Can you plant potatoes in January?
Chit your potatoes Don’t worry if yours are different sizes – they’ll all grow equally well. From late January into February, ‘chit’ your seed potatoes by setting them out in seed trays, shallow boxes or empty egg cartons in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. When you’re ready to harvest, remove the potatoes from the seed tray and place them on a wire rack to dry.
They should be dry to the touch by the time they’re about half-way through the drying process. If you don’t dry them properly, you’ll end up with mushy potatoes that won’t hold their shape when you cook them. You can also use a potato peeler to get rid of the tough outer skin, but be careful not to cut the skin off the potato before it’s dry enough to peel.
How should I start my garden in January?
Start warm season seeds such as melon, peppers, squash, tomatoes, eggplants, and greens, and direct sow them. If you want to give your tropical fruit and immature citrus trees more room to grow, you should plant cold hardy fruit trees.
Can you plant anything in January?
January is a great time to plant vegetable seeds indoors including summer brassicas such as cabbage and cauliflower as well as lettuce and peppers. If you intend to grow onions this year, place them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area.
What seeds should I start in January?
Start seeds of eggplant, kale, lettuce, melon, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and basil so that transplants will be ready to harden off as the weather heats up. This will allow the plant to continue growing until it is big enough for transplanting into a container.
If you want to keep the lettuce in its original location, place it in a plastic bag and seal it with a rubber band. Place the bag in an airtight container and allow it to air-dry for at least two weeks. Transplants can be kept in their original locations for up to two years, depending on the type of soil they were grown in.
