When can I plant tomatoes in zone 7a?

Mild winters in these zones make it possible to grow vegetables year–round. Vegetables that are identified as cool-weather crops can be grown throughout the winter in Southern California. Consult a local garden center for specific climate information in your area.

Does lavender grow well in Southern California?

While freezing temperatures, rain and humidity make many varieties of lavender tricky to grow in most of the country, we in Los Angeles can grow all of them. … Lavender comes from the Mediterranean, making Southern California a home away from home. The elegant, gray-green foliage is not just for show.

January. January is a good time to start seeds indoors for a mid- to late-spring harvest, particularly if you are planning on growing lettuces, tomatoes, celery, peppers, chard, spinach, eggplant, radishes, kale, or broccoli. You can also start beets, cauliflower, and cabbage indoors in January.

A northern half of a California planting zone can be anywhere from 5a to 10b. The southern region has zones 5a to 11a.

Tomatoes – Plant seeds indoors in early March; transplant in late April or early May.