What to plant in January

Green bok choy leaves in a raised garden bed. You can see soil around the green leaves. There are also white pvc pipes that are used for irrigation.
Known to be used in Asian Dishes, Bok Choy grows very well in Phoenix, Arizona.

If you are asking yourself what to plant in January, you have come to the right place.  While there are some nights that can get pretty chilly and cause you to cover up your plants so they don’t freeze, Phoenix is the place to be if you are a vegetable gardener.  The cool nights and warm days allow us to grow all sorts of root and leafy vegetables.

January also has an extensive list of things that can be started indoors to give you a jump start for the coming months.  I will be sure to have that listed below.

As always, 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.

Without any further ado, here's the list of what to plant in January

These typically do best from Transplant:

  • Artichokes (Globe)
  • Asparagus
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Cauliflower
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Leeks
  • Onion (Bulb)

These typically do best from Seed:

  • Carrots
  • Onion (Green)
  • Peas
  • Potatoes (from seed potatoes)

These grow equally well from Seed or Transplant:

  • Beets
  • Bok Choy
  • Collard Greens
  • Endive
  • Mustard Greens
  • Spinach
  • Swiss Chard

If you want a head start for the next few months, plant these from Seeds Indoors.

  • Basil
  • Cantaloupe
  • Cucamelon
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant
  • Ginger
  • Ground Cherry
  • Jicama
  • Luffa
  • Malabar Spinach
  • Peppers
  • Sesame
  • Squash (Summer)
  • Sweet Potatoes (Slips)
  • Tomatillos
  • Tomatoes
  • Turmeric
There are 3 plants in a window sill. They are sweet potatoes that are starting to grow slips. The slips vary in color from purple to green.
Sweet Potato slips being grown indoors.
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Lucinato Kale

There is no doubt, the Phoenix Garden is in full swing.  The weather outside is beautiful with crisp mornings and warm afternoons.  Just like humans, the plants love it too, and it shows with how well the garden does.  Be sure to cover up yourself and the plants when it drops down and gets just a bit too cold.  

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to visit, and I wish you all nothing but the best,

Aaron.