December Gardening Calendar
Wondering What You Should Be Doing In Your Garden?
Below is a calendar of key things you can be doing in your garden during the month of December.
Approximate Timing & December Gardening Activities:
Early December
- Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and more available now!
- Warm days and wet nights are great for winter Ryegrass seed. How's your winter lawn growing? Learn how to grow a beautiful Ryegrass winter lawn.
- It can be wet in Arizona this time of year. Check your timers so as to not over water.
- Enjoy a variety of lettuces and greens? Grow your own! Pick up seeds or vegetable plant starts today!
Mid-December
- Looking for the perfect Christmas present or holiday gift for the plant-enthusiast in your life? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide for recommendations that are sure to bring some holiday cheer!
- Get ready for cold winter weather with frost cloths and Bonide Wilt Stop plant protector. Read our blog to learn more.
- Add color to the holiday season with poinsettia, amaryllis, Christmas cacti, cyclamen, bromeliads and much more!
- We've got beautiful Christmas trees, wreaths and other holiday greenery in-store while supplies last!
- Give the gift of green with a Gift Card from SummerWinds Nursery!
Late December
- Last-minute gifts? We've got colorful hanging baskets, cache pots, houseplants, and more!
- Looking for the perfect gift for the host/s of your hoilday events? We've got some ideas!
- It's soil testing time! Get your soil ready for early spring planting.
- Start seeds indoors. We've got all the tools you need to succeed!
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December Planting Calendar
Plant the following edibles from 12/1 - 12/14:
- Seeds: Globe artichokes, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collard greens, endive, kale, head and leaf lettuces, mustard, green onions, peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, and turnips
- Transplants: Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, kohlrabi, and head and leaf lettuces
- Sets: Bulb onions
Plant the following edibles from 12/15 - 12/31:
- Seeds: Beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collard greens, endive, kale, head and leaf lettuces, mustard, green onions, peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, and turnips
- Transplants: Asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chard, kohlrabi, and head and leaf lettuces
- Sets: Bulb onions
To get the most out of your garden harvest, visit your local SummerWinds Nursery and let our Trusted Garden Advisors help you select the best vegetables and the right time to plant. For additional tips, download the Maricopa County Garden Planting Calendar for Annual Fruits and Vegetables.
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Questions? Speak with one of our Trusted Garden Advisors!
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