What should I plant in Southern California during February

[TylerGardener]

Hello, I am starting a garden in my backyard with great sun coverage and inside of pots. But i do not know what seeds to get at my local nursery. I live in Southern California, in the month of February where I live the mornings are pretty chilly and humid but it gets warmer by the afternoons. I am looking to grow vegetables but am open anything viable in the weather where I live. I am looking forward to your suggestions.

 

[Chuck]

Hello, I am starting a garden in my backyard with great sun coverage and inside of pots. But i do not know what seeds to get at my local nursery. I live in Southern California, in the month of February where I live the mornings are pretty chilly and humid but it gets warmer by the afternoons. I am looking to grow vegetables but am open anything viable in the weather where I live. I am looking forward to your suggestions.

Most of us are not familiar with your growing/climate conditions. What is your average date of last frost? What are your average nightime temperatures. What do you want to grow? Many vegetables like peppers and tomatoes should be pre-planted inside and the transplants set out after the danger of frost has gone. Soil temperature is also very important as to germination. Need more info as to your zone and exactly what you want to grow.

 

[TylerGardener]

Most of us are not familiar with your growing/climate conditions. What is your average date of last frost? What are your average nightime temperatures. What do you want to grow? Many vegetables like peppers and tomatoes should be pre-planted inside and the transplants set out after the danger of frost has gone. Soil temperature is also very important as to germination. Need more info as to your zone and exactly what you want to grow.

I live in Palmdale and the average first and last frost dates are Spring: 5/2, Fall 10/27. The average night temperatures here are a high of 63 and a low of 37. I am looking to grow anything viable where I live, I just want the experience so I can be a better grower, but I mainly want to grow something edible. Also i appreciate you getting back to me bud.

 

[Chuck]

I live in Palmdale and the average first and last frost dates are Spring: 5/2, Fall 10/27. The average night temperatures here are a high of 63 and a low of 37. I am looking to grow anything viable where I live, I just want the experience so I can be a better grower, but I mainly want to grow something edible. Also i appreciate you getting back to me bud.

Start your seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before date of last frost. Soil temps for most spring vegetables should be at least 65F and warmer if possible for good germination. After seeds sprout you must give them as much sunlight as possible. If not they will get leggy and not be a good producer. Look at the vegetable forum under seed starting guide for temps

 

[TylerGardener]

Start your seeds indoors about 6-8 weeks before date of last frost. Soil temps for most spring vegetables should be at least 65F and warmer if possible for good germination. After seeds sprout you must give them as much sunlight as possible. If not they will get leggy and not be a good producer. Look at the vegetable forum under seed starting guide for temps

Any ideas on what plants would be ideal for my location?

 

[Becky]

Welcome to the forum @TylerGardener! Great to have you here

Any ideas on what plants would be ideal for my location?

Plants which are native to California would be excellent options, as they will be ideally suited to your location and climate. @JBtheExplorer is a firm fan of planting native plants, and there is more about the benefits in his topic here: Gardening for a cause

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_native_plants