January Planting List
Though January is usually one of our coldest months, there is a lot to do in the garden. It’s time to buy and plant bare-root roses, berries and fruit trees. Pruning of deciduous fruit trees and vines should also be done.
There are a variety of flowers and vegetables that thrive in cool weather. Keep in mind that plants started from seed might take longer to germinate than they would in warmer weather.
If there is rain, wait four to seven days before planting in the ground. The soil should be moist but never soggy. When you must wait to plant because of wet weather, store bare-root plants in a cool location and keep the root ball moist.
Keep an ear open for frost warnings. Tender plants in containers should be moved to the safety of a garage or under the eaves of a house or under a large tree. To protect plants in the ground, you must create a tent over the plants. Simply laying materials such as sheets on the plants will not provide adequate frost protection. Always remove protective coverings in the morning.
Windy weather is also a problem. When the Santa Anas blow, make sure to keep plants well watered. Also, spray plant leaves and nearby hardscape with water. This raises the humidity level, helping plants cope with the dry air.
* Flowers from seed or starter plants
Alyssum
Bachelor’s button
Bromeliad
Cactus
Calendula
California poppy
Candytuft
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Cyclamen
Delphinium
English primrose
Foxglove
Fuchsia
Geranium
Iceland poppy
Impatiens
Flowering kale
Kalanchoe
Larkspur
Lupine
Nasturtium
Nemesia
Pansy
Salvia
Schizanthus
Snapdragon
Stock
Succulent
Sweet pea
Viola
Wildflowers
* Vegetables
and herbs
Arugula
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Cilantro
Collards
Cress
Dill
Endive
Garlic
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce
Mint
Mustard greens
Onion
Parsley
Parsnip
Pea
Potato
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Salsify
Spinach
Swiss chard
Turnip
* Trees and shrubs
Azalea
Boronia
Camellia
Euryops
Montanoa
grandiflora
* Bare-root plants
Artichoke
Asparagus
Berries
Grape
Flowering trees
Fruit trees
Rose
Shade trees
Strawberry
