Seasonal Planting Calendar

Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures. Avoid summer heat which causes bolting and bitterness. Indoor growers can produce year-round with climate control.

Basil thrives in warm conditions and strong light. Pinch flowers to keep plants producing. Grows quickly and is ideal for beginners.

Spinach is a cool-season crop that bolts quickly in heat. Best grown in fall through spring indoors, or year-round with good temperature control.

Kale is cold-tolerant and produces for months with continuous harvesting of outer leaves. One of the most nutritious crops you can grow.

Cilantro bolts quickly in warm conditions. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous supply. Best in cooler months or climate-controlled spaces.

Mint grows aggressively in hydroponic systems and is nearly impossible to kill. Great for beginners. Harvest frequently to encourage bushy growth.

Most culinary herbs (parsley, dill, chives, oregano, thyme) do well in hydroponic systems year-round with adequate lighting.

Tomatoes need strong light (14-18 hours), support stakes or cages, and regular pruning. Choose compact or cherry varieties for indoor growing.

Peppers love warmth and strong light. Start seeds early and be patient, as they take longer to mature than leafy greens. Both sweet and hot varieties grow well hydroponically.

Strawberries need good airflow and pollination indoors (use a small brush). Day-neutral varieties produce fruit continuously and work best for hydroponic setups. Note: 60-90 days to harvest is from transplant, not seed (seed to fruit can take 4-6 months).

Cucumbers are vigorous growers that need vertical support. Choose compact or bush varieties for indoor systems. They need high humidity and consistent nutrient delivery.

Microgreens are the fastest hydroponic crop, ready to harvest in 7-14 days. Grow year-round on any windowsill or under basic lighting. Perfect for continuous planting.

Bok choy is a fast-growing cool-season crop. It bolts in high heat, so maintain cooler temperatures. Baby bok choy varieties mature even faster.

Arugula grows fast and has a peppery flavor that intensifies with age. Harvest young for milder taste. It bolts quickly in warm temperatures.

Swiss chard is heat-tolerant compared to other greens, making it a good summer option. Harvest outer leaves for continuous production over several months.

One of the easiest and fastest hydroponic crops. Can regrow from store-bought scallion roots placed in water. Harvest by cutting above the root base for continuous regrowth.

Parsley is slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) but grows steadily once established. Harvest outer stems first to encourage new growth from the center. Both flat-leaf and curly varieties do well.

Chives are virtually maintenance-free once established. Cut above 2 inches from the base and they regrow quickly. Flowers are edible and attract beneficial insects in outdoor setups.

Watercress is a natural water plant that thrives in hydroponic systems. It prefers cool temperatures and partial shade. One of the most nutrient-dense greens you can grow.

Pak choi and tatsoi are fast-growing Asian greens that do well in cool conditions. They bolt quickly in heat, so grow in fall through spring or in climate-controlled spaces. Baby varieties mature in as little as 25 days.

Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures. Avoid summer heat which causes bolting and bitterness. Indoor growers can produce year-round with climate control.

Spinach is a cool-season crop that bolts quickly in heat. Best grown in fall through spring indoors, or year-round with good temperature control.

Kale is cold-tolerant and produces for months with continuous harvesting of outer leaves. One of the most nutritious crops you can grow.

Cilantro bolts quickly in warm conditions. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous supply. Best in cooler months or climate-controlled spaces.

Mint grows aggressively in hydroponic systems and is nearly impossible to kill. Great for beginners. Harvest frequently to encourage bushy growth.

Most culinary herbs (parsley, dill, chives, oregano, thyme) do well in hydroponic systems year-round with adequate lighting.

Strawberries need good airflow and pollination indoors (use a small brush). Day-neutral varieties produce fruit continuously and work best for hydroponic setups. Note: 60-90 days to harvest is from transplant, not seed (seed to fruit can take 4-6 months).

Microgreens are the fastest hydroponic crop, ready to harvest in 7-14 days. Grow year-round on any windowsill or under basic lighting. Perfect for continuous planting.

Bok choy is a fast-growing cool-season crop. It bolts in high heat, so maintain cooler temperatures. Baby bok choy varieties mature even faster.

Arugula grows fast and has a peppery flavor that intensifies with age. Harvest young for milder taste. It bolts quickly in warm temperatures.

Swiss chard is heat-tolerant compared to other greens, making it a good summer option. Harvest outer leaves for continuous production over several months.

One of the easiest and fastest hydroponic crops. Can regrow from store-bought scallion roots placed in water. Harvest by cutting above the root base for continuous regrowth.

Parsley is slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) but grows steadily once established. Harvest outer stems first to encourage new growth from the center. Both flat-leaf and curly varieties do well.

Chives are virtually maintenance-free once established. Cut above 2 inches from the base and they regrow quickly. Flowers are edible and attract beneficial insects in outdoor setups.

Watercress is a natural water plant that thrives in hydroponic systems. It prefers cool temperatures and partial shade. One of the most nutrient-dense greens you can grow.

Pak choi and tatsoi are fast-growing Asian greens that do well in cool conditions. They bolt quickly in heat, so grow in fall through spring or in climate-controlled spaces. Baby varieties mature in as little as 25 days.

Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures. Avoid summer heat which causes bolting and bitterness. Indoor growers can produce year-round with climate control.

Basil thrives in warm conditions and strong light. Pinch flowers to keep plants producing. Grows quickly and is ideal for beginners.

Spinach is a cool-season crop that bolts quickly in heat. Best grown in fall through spring indoors, or year-round with good temperature control.

Kale is cold-tolerant and produces for months with continuous harvesting of outer leaves. One of the most nutritious crops you can grow.

Cilantro bolts quickly in warm conditions. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous supply. Best in cooler months or climate-controlled spaces.

Mint grows aggressively in hydroponic systems and is nearly impossible to kill. Great for beginners. Harvest frequently to encourage bushy growth.

Most culinary herbs (parsley, dill, chives, oregano, thyme) do well in hydroponic systems year-round with adequate lighting.

Microgreens are the fastest hydroponic crop, ready to harvest in 7-14 days. Grow year-round on any windowsill or under basic lighting. Perfect for continuous planting.

Bok choy is a fast-growing cool-season crop. It bolts in high heat, so maintain cooler temperatures. Baby bok choy varieties mature even faster.

Arugula grows fast and has a peppery flavor that intensifies with age. Harvest young for milder taste. It bolts quickly in warm temperatures.

Swiss chard is heat-tolerant compared to other greens, making it a good summer option. Harvest outer leaves for continuous production over several months.

One of the easiest and fastest hydroponic crops. Can regrow from store-bought scallion roots placed in water. Harvest by cutting above the root base for continuous regrowth.

Parsley is slow to germinate (2-3 weeks) but grows steadily once established. Harvest outer stems first to encourage new growth from the center. Both flat-leaf and curly varieties do well.

Chives are virtually maintenance-free once established. Cut above 2 inches from the base and they regrow quickly. Flowers are edible and attract beneficial insects in outdoor setups.

Watercress is a natural water plant that thrives in hydroponic systems. It prefers cool temperatures and partial shade. One of the most nutrient-dense greens you can grow.

Pak choi and tatsoi are fast-growing Asian greens that do well in cool conditions. They bolt quickly in heat, so grow in fall through spring or in climate-controlled spaces. Baby varieties mature in as little as 25 days.