Vegetables

November flips the Bay Area into true cool-season mode: short days, the first meaningful rains, and soils that swing between soaked and...

Why November matters First rains, shorter days, and cooler nights flip beds to winter mode. November is still productive if you lean into...

Carrots want cool soil, consistent surface moisture, and loose, stone-free beds. In USDA 9–10 you’ll get best roots from fall and...

Peas shine in cool, bright conditions with steady moisture. The Bay’s patchwork means Sunset zones matter: coastal 16–17 can sow for...

Broccoli rewards Bay Area growers when timing matches microclimate. We pair USDA 9–10 (hardiness) with Sunset 14–17 for local precision —...

Broccoli is a cool-season crop that loves the Bay’s mild winters. Success = plant at the right time, keep growth steady, and harvest firm...

Swiss Chard — Bay Area (Sunset 14–17; USDA 9–10) Swiss chard thrives across the Bay Area, but the how depends on microclimate. We combine...

Peas prefer cool weather and steady moisture. In most Bay Area microclimates, fall sowings produce winter–spring harvests; early spring...

Swiss chard is a cool‑season, cut‑and‑come‑again staple that tolerates light heat and mild frost. Aim for quick, steady growth: fertile...

Kale is a cool‑season workhorse in the Bay Area. To get tender leaves and steady harvests, match sowing and transplant timing to your...

Growing Guide: Kale — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) Overview Kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens after a chill. In much of the Bay...

Spinach is one of the most reliable cool‑season crops in the Bay Area — but dialing timing to your microclimate makes all the difference....

Growing Guide: Spinach — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) Overview Spinach is a cool‑season staple for Bay Area beds and containers. Aim for...

Root crops love the Bay Area’s cool nights and mild days—especially as we roll from late summer into fall. This masterclass bundles three...

What companion planting really is It’s not plant “friendships.” It’s smart mixing of vegetables, herbs, and flowers so you: Attract and...

Cool nights + mild days = root-crop heaven. In the Bay Area, you can direct-sow beets, radishes, and turnips from late summer into fall...

Tomatoes love heat and long days—two things the Bay Area delivers unevenly. Here’s a simple, microclimate-aware plan so you know what...

Artichokes love the Bay Area’s cool, marine weather. On the coast (including San Mateo County), you can grow them as long-lived...

Squash is a Bay Area all-star—fast, generous, and happy in raised beds, in-ground plots, and even big containers. This masterclass covers...

Hey gardeners! August in the Bay Area might feel like peak summer, but it’s actually a great time to get a fall garden going. Whether...