What to Plant in December
While much of the country is shoveling snow, here in Phoenix this is one of the best times of the year to be outside and enjoy the garden. Instead of scraping ice off of windshields, we can sit back in our lawn chair and figure out what to plant in December. Many things that were planted in September and October are starting to be ready to be harvested, and the unique climate of Phoenix allows us to plant a variety of vegetables!
As with many of the other months, some vegetables do better planted from seed, and others are better off being transplanted. Below you will find what works best for what. If they do equally well from both seed or transplant, you will see that listed below as well.
So let’s get right into it!
Here is what to plant in December!
These usually do best from Transplant:
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Onion (Bulb)
These usually do best from Seed:
These grow equally well from Seed or Transplant:
- Artichoke (Globe)
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Collard Greens
- Endive
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Spinach
- Swiss Chard
If you want a head start for the next month or two, plant these from Seed Indoors.
- Cucamelon
- Ground Cherry
- Peppers
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
There are many amazing things about living in the low desert of Arizona, the month of December is absolutely one of them. I truly hope that you are able to go outside and spend time in the wonderful weather… Even better if you are in the garden planting and harvesting things! Remember, life is a precious thing, so make sure to go and hug someone you love.
Get out and Garden,
Aaron.