Month-wise Sowing chart for USDA Hardiness Zone 12:
| Month | Indoor Sowing | Outdoor Sowing |
| January | Arugula, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chives, cilantro, collards, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, rhubarb, spinach, and Swiss chard. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), peas, peppers, sweet potatoes, winter squash, and any other warm-weather crops. |
| February | Same as January. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| March | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| April | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| May | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| June | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| July | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| August | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| September | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| October | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| November | No indoor sowing. | Asparagus, artichokes, beans (lima), corn, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, and tomatoes. |
| December | No indoor sowing. | No outdoor sowing. |
Please note that this is just a general guideline, and the specific sowing dates may vary depending on your location and the weather conditions. It is always best to check with your local nursery or garden center for specific recommendations.
Here are some additional tips for gardening in USDA hardiness zone 12:
- You can sow seeds directly outdoors year-round.
- Choose varieties of vegetables and herbs that are suited to your climate.
- Mulch around your plants to help retain moisture and protect them from the cold.
- Water your plants regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Be patient! It may take a few years for your garden to fully establish itself.
