Hawaii Vegetable Planting Calendar: What to Plant Now
Month-by-month planting calendar for Hawaii. 180 crops with sow windows for a tropical, frost-free, year-round climate.
This is our Hawaii vegetable planting calendar. It starts with what vegetables to plant now in Hawaii, then goes through the whole year, with planting windows set for a climate that is tropical, across USDA zones 11b to 12b. Further down you will find a sowing chart for popular vegetables, local timing notes, frost dates by ZIP code and a season-by-season guide, all from the same data that runs the Planting Season app. This is a first-pass calendar built from regional extension guidance and under local review, so treat it as a strong first draft.
Monthly Planting Calendar
Hawaii (USDA 11b-12b) is tropical and effectively frost-free, so something can be planted in every month of the year. The main rhythm is a cooler, wetter winter and a warmer, drier summer rather than a frost line. Tropicals that struggle on the mainland (banana, papaya, taro, ginger, citrus, avocado) thrive here; cool-season crops do best in the cooler winter months or at elevation, and can bolt in lowland summer heat. High-chill temperate fruit (apples, cherries, stone fruit) generally will not fruit in the lowlands. These windows are a first-pass estimate from UH CTAHR and regional guidance and are being reviewed locally.
Month-by-month vegetable planting calendar for Hawaii
Every vegetable in our Hawaii calendar, grouped by the month you can sow or plant it. Each month links to its full page with herbs, fruit and flowers.
| Month | Vegetables to sow or plant | Count |
|---|---|---|
| January | Amaranth, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 90 |
| February | Amaranth, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 89 |
| March | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 89 |
| April | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 40 |
| May | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 38 |
| June | Amaranth, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 37 |
| July | Amaranth, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 37 |
| August | Amaranth, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 37 |
| September | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Brazilian Spinach, Bush Beans, Cantaloupe, Cassava, Chayote, Chili Pepper, Cucumber, Edamame, Eggplant, Ginger, Green Onion, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mizuna, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Peanuts, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Shallot, Sorghum, Southern Peas, Squash, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Water Chestnut, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 42 |
| October | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Garlic, Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 92 |
| November | Amaranth, Arrowroot, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Garlic, Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 92 |
| December | Amaranth, Arugula, Asparagus, Beet, Bell Pepper, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Brazilian Spinach, Broccoli, Broccolini, Brussels Sprouts, Bush Beans, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chayote, Chicory, Chili Pepper, Collard Greens, Cucumber, Daikon, Edamame, Eggplant, Endive & Escarole, Fava Beans, Fennel (Herb), Florence Fennel, Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Ginger, Globe Artichoke, Green Onion, Hamburg Parsley, Horseradish, Hyacinth Bean (Lablab), Jicama, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna, Leek, Lettuce, Lima Beans, Luffa (Loofah), Malabar Spinach, Mibuna, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Napa Cabbage, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Onion, Parsnip, Peanuts, Peas, Popcorn, Potato, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Radicchio, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scorzonera, Shallot, Snow Peas, Sorghum, Sorrel, Southern Peas, Spinach, Squash, Sunchoke, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato, Swiss Chard, Taro, Tatsoi, Tomatillo, Tomato, Turmeric, Turnip, Water Chestnut, Watercress, Watermelon, Winged Beans, Yardlong Beans, Zucchini | 90 |
Hawaii vegetable sowing chart
36 popular crops, with the months you can sow or plant them in Hawaii. Shaded months are open planting windows, and the last column spells them out. Where our data says a crop is set out as transplants, the window is the transplanting window.
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Sow or plant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | all year | ||||||||||||
| Bell Pepper | all year | ||||||||||||
| Chili Pepper | all year | ||||||||||||
| Eggplant | all year | ||||||||||||
| Zucchini | all year | ||||||||||||
| Squash | all year | ||||||||||||
| Cucumber | all year | ||||||||||||
| Pumpkin | all year | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Corn | all year | ||||||||||||
| Bush Beans | all year | ||||||||||||
| Peas | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Snow Peas | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Okra | all year | ||||||||||||
| Southern Peas | all year | ||||||||||||
| Lettuce | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Spinach | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Swiss Chard | Sep to Apr | ||||||||||||
| Kale | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Collard Greens | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Broccoli | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Cabbage | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Cauliflower | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Carrot | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Beet | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Radish | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Turnip | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Onion | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Garlic | Oct to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Potato | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Sweet Potato | all year | ||||||||||||
| Basil | all year | ||||||||||||
| Cilantro | Oct to Mar | ||||||||||||
| Parsley | Sep to Apr | ||||||||||||
| Strawberry | Mar to May and Sep to Nov | ||||||||||||
| Watermelon | all year | ||||||||||||
| Cantaloupe | all year |
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Frost dates, climate and USDA zones in Hawaii
The climate in Hawaii is tropical, and our regional frost table lists the region as effectively frost free, so the growing season runs all year. The rhythm is a cooler, wetter winter and a warmer, drier summer rather than a frost line, so something can be planted in every month of the year, and cool-season crops do best in the cooler months or at elevation.
Frost is local, so here is what the ZIP code records show for a few places across Hawaii:
- Honolulu (96813): effectively frost free, so heat rather than cold limits the season.
- Hilo (96720): effectively frost free, so heat rather than cold limits the season.
Enter your own ZIP code in the Frost Lookup for your typical last and first frost. ZIP code figures come from the nearest weather station in the NOAA 1991 to 2020 Climate Normals, at the 50 percent probability level, so in one year out of two the last frost comes later.
USDA hardiness zones: our Hawaii region spans zones 11b to 12b. Your zone tells you which perennials, shrubs and fruit trees survive a normal winter; it does not tell you when to sow, which is why this calendar follows frost dates and summer heat instead. Zone pages: zone 11b.
Hawaii planting seasons: a season-by-season guide
The calendar above, read by season. Counts and crop lists come straight from the Hawaii planting windows, so they change only when our data changes.
The cooler, wetter season (November to April)
92 vegetables can be sown or planted at some point in the cooler, wetter season. Planting windows that open: in March, Arrowroot. Last chance before the season ends: November for Garlic and Arrowroot; January for Shallot; February for Mizuna; March for Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 39 more. You can keep sowing Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato and 25 more through every month of it.
The warmer, drier season (May to October)
92 vegetables can be sown or planted at some point in the warmer, drier season. Planting windows that open: in September, Swiss Chard, Arrowroot, Green Onion, Mizuna and Shallot; in October, Peas, Snow Peas, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrot and 40 more. Last chance before the season ends: May for Arrowroot. You can keep sowing Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Cucumber, Pumpkin, Sweet Corn, Bush Beans, Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potato, Watermelon and 23 more through every month of it.
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Open the App →Planting calendars for other US regions
Gardening somewhere else? Each region has its own planting windows, frost dates and month pages. For every region side by side, see what vegetables to plant now across the US, or find your region by ZIP code.
- North Florida vegetable planting calendar
North Florida: USDA zones 9a to 9b, frost window February 15 to December 5. - Central Florida vegetable planting calendar
Central Florida: USDA zones 9b to 10b, effectively frost free. - South Florida vegetable planting calendar
South Florida: USDA zones 10a to 11a, effectively frost free. - Gulf South vegetable planting calendar
Gulf South: USDA zones 8a to 9b, frost window February 25 to December 1. - Desert Southwest vegetable planting calendar
Desert Southwest: USDA zones 7a to 10a, frost window February 5 to December 5. - Texas vegetable planting calendar
Texas: USDA zones 8a to 10a, frost window March 1 to November 28. - Southern California vegetable planting calendar
Southern California: USDA zones 9b to 10b, effectively frost free. - Mid-South vegetable planting calendar
Mid-South: USDA zones 7a to 8b, frost window April 10 to October 25. - Pacific Northwest vegetable planting calendar
Pacific Northwest: USDA zones 6b to 9a, frost window March 25 to November 15. - Northeast & New England vegetable planting calendar
Northeast & New England: USDA zones 5a to 7b, frost window May 10 to October 15. - Mid-Atlantic vegetable planting calendar
Mid-Atlantic: USDA zones 6b to 8a, frost window April 15 to October 25. - Midwest & Great Lakes vegetable planting calendar
Midwest & Great Lakes: USDA zones 5a to 7a, frost window April 30 to October 15. - Upper Midwest & Northern Plains vegetable planting calendar
Upper Midwest & Northern Plains: USDA zones 3b to 5a, frost window May 15 to September 25. - Mountain West vegetable planting calendar
Mountain West: USDA zones 5a to 7b, frost window May 5 to September 30. - Southern Plains vegetable planting calendar
Southern Plains: USDA zones 5b to 7b, frost window April 10 to October 30. - Northern California vegetable planting calendar
Northern California & Central Valley: USDA zones 7b to 10a, frost window February 28 to November 17. - Alaska vegetable planting calendar
Alaska: USDA zones 1b to 7b, frost window May 15 to September 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I plant in Hawaii?
Year-round, with no frost to work around. Warm-season and tropical crops go in any month; time cool-season greens for the cooler, wetter winter or grow them at elevation.
Why no apples or cherries?
High-chill temperate fruit needs a cold winter dormancy that the Hawaiian lowlands do not provide, so they rarely fruit. Stick to tropical and subtropical fruit.
How accurate are these dates?
A careful first pass based on UH CTAHR and regional guidance, under local review.
What vegetables can I plant now in Hawaii?
It depends on the month. Going by our Hawaii calendar, in the cooler, wetter season (Nov to Apr) you can sow Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash and Cucumber; in the warmer, drier season (May to Oct) you can sow Tomato, Bell Pepper, Chili Pepper, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash and Cucumber. The What to plant in Hawaii now section at the top of this page always shows the current month, and each month page lists every crop.
When is the last frost in Hawaii?
Our regional frost table lists Hawaii as effectively frost free. ZIP code records for Honolulu (96813) show it as effectively frost free. Check your own ZIP code with the Frost Lookup.
When should I plant tomatoes in Hawaii?
Our Hawaii calendar has tomatoes planted all year. More in how to grow tomatoes.
When should I plant garlic in Hawaii?
Our Hawaii calendar has garlic planted in October to November. More in how to grow garlic.