Here are a variety of vegetables, legumes and herbs that will do well when planted by mid-October in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, listed in order of their harvesting periods:
- Arugula, November to April
- Bok Choy, December to February
- Spinach, December to March
- Radish, December to mid-March
- Leaf Lettuce, December to April
- Swiss Chard, December to April
- Broccoli, January to March
- Cilantro, January to March
- Kale, January to March
- Lentil, January to March
- Chinese Cabbage, January to mid-March
- Mustard Greens, January to mid-March
- Beets, January to April
- Fava Bean, January to April
- Garbanzo Bean, January to April
- Scallion, January to April
- Standard Cabbage, January to April
- Parsley, January to mid-April
- Turnip, January to mid-April
- English Peas, mid-January to mid-April
- Snap Peas, mid-Jan January to mid-April
- Snow Peas, mid-January to mid-April
- Head Lettuce, February to April
- Parsnip, February to April
- Rutabaga, February to April
- Leek, February to May
- Bulb Onion, April to mid-June
- Garlic, May to June
Happy Growing!
Source: Desert Horticultural Society and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) This plan was introduced to gardeners here in the Coachella Valley at a past September Water Wise Conservation Event, led by Don Ackley and hosted by the Coachella Valley Water District.
