Vegetable Planting Calendar A to Z for india
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This comprehensive A to Z Vegetable Planting Calendar for India outlines the exact months to sow your seeds across the two major Indian planting seasons: Kharif/Monsoon (June to October) and Rabi/Winter (October to March), along with the brief Zaid/Summer window (March to June).
Because India has diverse climate zones, this guide splits recommendations by North/Central Indian Plains (distinct hot summers and cold winters) and South/Coastal India (warm year-round with heavy monsoons).
Vegetable Planting Calendar: A to Z
| Vegetable | Best Sowing Months (Plains) | Best Sowing Months (South/Coastal) | Sunlight & Container Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth (Chaulai) | Mar–Sep | Year-round (except heavy rain) | Full sun; shallow, wide pots |
| Beetroot | Oct–Nov | Aug–Nov | Full sun; requires deep soil |
| Bitter Gourd (Karela) | Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul | Jan–Feb & Jun–Jul | Full sun; needs a trellis/support |
| Bottle Gourd (Lauki) | Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul | Year-round | Full sun; heavy feeder; needs support |
| Brinjal / Eggplant | Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov | Year-round | Full sun; deep pots; transplant seeds |
| Broccoli | Sep–Nov | Oct–Nov (Hill stations prefer it) | Partial to full sun; cool weather crop |
| Cabbage | Sep–Nov | Oct–Nov | Full sun; moist, rich soil |
| Capsicum / Bell Pepper | Aug–Oct | Year-round | Morning sun; transplant seedlings |
| Carrot | Aug–Nov | Aug–Nov (Hills: Year-round) | Full sun; loose, sandy soil |
| Cauliflower | Aug–Nov | Sep–Nov | Full sun; requires rich organic matter |
| Chilli | Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct | Year-round | Full sun; well-draining warm soil |
| Cluster Beans (Gwar) | Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul | Year-round | Full sun; drought-tolerant |
| Coriander (Dhania) | Sep–Dec (Winter), Mar (Summer shade) | Year-round (Avoid heavy rain) | Partial shade; shallow pots |
| Cucumber (Kheera) | Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul | Jan–Mar & Sep–Oct | Full sun; climbing vine |
| French Beans | Sep–Nov & Feb–Mar | Year-round (Hills: Mar–Jun) | Full sun; bushy variants need less space |
| Garlic | Sep–Nov | Oct–Nov | Full sun; well-drained loamy soil |
| Ladies Finger (Bhindi / Okra) | Feb–Apr & Jun–Jul | Year-round | Full sun; direct sowing in pots |
| Lettuce | Sep–Nov | Oct–Dec | Shade lover; perfect for balconies |
| Mint (Pudina) | Feb–May | Year-round | Partial shade; aggressive grower (grow alone) |
| Onion | Oct–Nov | Aug–Nov | Full sun; transplant 6-week seedlings |
| Peas (Matar) | Oct–Nov | Nov–Dec | Full sun; cool weather required |
| Pumpkin | Feb–Mar & Jun–Jul | Jan–Mar & Jun–Jul | Full sun; needs plenty of ground space |
| Radish (Mooli) | Aug–Jan | Aug–Dec | Full sun; fast grower (harvest in 40 days) |
| Spinach (Palak) | Sep–Dec | Year-round (Avoid peak summer) | Partial shade; highly rewarding for beginners |
| Tomato | Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov, Feb–Mar | Year-round | Full sun; staking needed; transplant seeds |
| Turnip (Shalgam) | Sep–Nov | Oct–Nov | Full sun; prefers cool soil |
| Zucchini | Feb–Mar & Oct–Nov | Oct–Dec | Full sun; needs wide containers |