To everything there is a season. Our Central Coast has a diversity of contrasting geography and subclimates. We have cool, moisture-laden breezes near the ocean and — at the same time — dry, still, hot summer days inland. Numerous unique microclimates exist in between. Because of this diversity, a broad spectrum of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fiber can be grown in our area over an extended growing season. The coastal areas can plant earlier without the risk of frost. The inland areas have the long hot days that many crops need to thrive.

Harvest dates are dependent upon recent weather conditions. Rainfall directly affects timing. In wet years, a farmer may have to wait until the fields are not soggy and ready to plant. Drought years can cause poor or no germination and low yields. Warm spells during the winter result in earlier orchard harvests. An extended cold spell can delay plant maturity. Late frosts can wipe out tender spring seedlings and necessitate replanting. Too much or too little wind or rain directly affects honeybee activity and, subsequently, pollination and honey production. Fortunately most local farms are diversified. What might not be beneficial weather or climate conditions for one crop or location is a blessing to others.

	Year-round	apple cider, beef, dried gourds, eggs, fiber, flowers, herbs, honey, lemons, nursery plants, olive oil, sprouts, wine
	January	leafy greens
	February	artichokes, asparagus, avocados, leafy greens
	March	artichokes, asparagus, avocados, leafy greens, snow peas, sugar snaps
	April	shearing takes place for natural fiber animals, artichokes, asparagus, avocados, snow peas, leafy greens, strawberries,sugar snaps
	May	shearing takes place for natural fiber animals, artichokes, asparagus, avocados, leafy greens, raspberries, snow peas, strawberries,sugar snaps
	June	artichokes, asparagus, avocados, blackberries, cucumbers, garlic, lavender, olallieberries, onions, peppers, plums, potatoes , raspberries, strawberries,summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes
	July	apples, apricots, artichokes, blackberries, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, garlic, lavender, olallieberries, onions, oranges, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, pluots, potatoes, raspberries, strawberries,summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, watermelon
	August	apples, apricots, avocados, cantaloupe, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, garlic, lavender, melons, nectarines, onions, oranges, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, pluots, potatoes, raspberries, summer squash, sweet corn, table grapes, tomatoes, watermelon
	September	apples, Asian pears, avocados, cantaloupe, cucumbers, decorative corn, eggplant, figs, lavender, onions, oranges, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, pluots, popcorn, potatoes, quince, raspberries, summer squash, sweet corn, table grapes, tomatoes, watermelon, wine grapes
	October	apples, Asian pears, avocados, cantaloupe, cucumbers, decorative corn, decorative gourds, eggplant, figs, lavender, melons, onions, oranges, pears, peppers, pluots, popcorn, potatoes, pumpkins, summer squash, table grapes, tomatoes, watermelon, wine grapes, winter squash
	November	apples, avocados, chestnuts, Christmas trees, decorative corn, decorative gourds, figs, onions, oranges, pears, persimmons, popcorn, potatoes, pumpkins, tomatoes, winter squash
	December	apples, chestnuts, Christmas trees, oranges, persimmons, winter squash