Planting calendar for Cartagena, CO

🇨🇴 Cartagena, CO

Planting guide for 207 crops · Tropical savanna climate

USDA Zone 13 365 frost-free days Köppen Aw

USDA Zone

13

Frost-Free

365days

Winter Low

24°C

❄️

Summer High

32°C

🌡️

Rainfall

900mm

💧

Climate

Aw

Tropical savanna

Quick Answer: When to Plant in Cartagena

The best time to plant in Cartagena is during the year-round growing season. The growing season lasts 365 frost-free days with temperatures ranging from 24°C in winter to 32°C in summer. Cartagena is in USDA Hardiness Zone 13 with a Tropical savanna climate (Aw), and 207 out of 207 crops can be grown here.

Growing Guide for Cartagena

Cartagena, CO sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 13 with a Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw). The growing season spans approximately 365 frost-free days, with winter temperatures dropping to 24°C and summer highs reaching 32°C. Annual rainfall averages 900mm.

With 365 frost-free days, Cartagena offers an exceptionally long growing season. Gardeners here can grow crops nearly year-round, including heat-loving tropical plants that would fail in cooler climates. Out of $207 crops in our database, 207 can be successfully grown in Cartagena. The easiest crops to start with are Basil, Green Bean, Sunflower.

What grows best in Cartagena?

The best plants for Cartagena include Basil, Green Bean, Sunflower, Marigold, Zinnia. These are rated "easy" for this climate zone and have the longest planting windows.

Can I grow vegetables in Cartagena in winter?

Yes! Cartagena's mild winters allow many vegetables to grow through the cold months. Focus on cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, kale, and root vegetables.

Expert Tips for Growing in Cartagena

✓ Start Basil in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Green Bean in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Sunflower in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Marigold in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.
✓ Start Zinnia in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. Wait until after the last frost before transplanting outdoors.

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Best Plants for Cartagena

Easiest plants with the longest growing windows in your climate

Basil

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

50-75 days to harvest

Green Bean

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

50-60 days to harvest

Sunflower

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

70-100 days to harvest

Marigold

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

45-50 days to harvest

Zinnia

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

60-70 days to harvest

Planting Calendar

Green cells show recommended planting months for each crop in Cartagena

Plant Wait E Easy M Medium H Hard

Easy (26) Great for beginners

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Basil	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lettuce	✓	✓									✓	✓
Mint	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Green Bean	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sunflower	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Radish	✓	✓									✓	✓
Arugula	✓	✓									✓	✓
Swiss Chard	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Green Onion	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Marigold	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Zinnia	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pansy	✓	✓									✓	✓
Cosmos	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Aloe Vera	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chive	✓	✓									✓	✓
Calendula	✓	✓									✓	✓
Catnip	✓	✓									✓	✓
Clover	✓	✓									✓	✓
Cress	✓	✓									✓	✓
Dandelion	✓	✓									✓	✓
Nasturtium	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Yarrow	✓	✓									✓	✓
Borage	✓	✓									✓	✓
Mizuna	✓	✓									✓	✓
Tatsoi	✓	✓									✓	✓
Buckwheat	✓	✓									✓	✓

Medium (160) Some experience helpful

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tomato	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Carrot	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cucumber	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Zucchini	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Spinach	✓	✓									✓	✓
Kale	✓	✓									✓	✓
Rosemary	✓	✓									✓	✓
Cilantro	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pea	✓	✓									✓	✓
Potato	✓	✓									✓	✓
Onion	✓	✓									✓	✓
Strawberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Lavender	✓	✓									✓	✓
Chili Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Potato	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Thyme	✓	✓									✓	✓
Parsley	✓	✓									✓	✓
Broccoli	✓	✓									✓	✓
Bok Choy	✓	✓									✓	✓
Beet	✓	✓									✓	✓
Brussels Sprouts	✓	✓									✓	✓
Cabbage	✓	✓									✓	✓
Collard Greens	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Dill	✓	✓									✓	✓
Fennel	✓	✓									✓	✓
Ginger	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jalapeno	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kohlrabi	✓	✓									✓	✓
Leek	✓	✓									✓	✓
Lemongrass	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cantaloupe	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mustard Greens	✓	✓									✓	✓
Okra	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Oregano	✓	✓									✓	✓
Parsnip	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pumpkin	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sage	✓	✓									✓	✓
Shallot	✓	✓									✓	✓
Snap Pea	✓	✓									✓	✓
Butternut Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Acorn Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tomatillo	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Turnip	✓	✓									✓	✓
Watercress	✓	✓									✓	✓
Blackberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Blueberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Raspberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Fig	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Grape	✓	✓									✓	✓
Lemon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lime	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Papaya	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Passion Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Pineapple	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Banana	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Turmeric	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chamomile	✓	✓									✓	✓
Dahlia	✓	✓									✓	✓
Petunia	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Snapdragon	✓	✓									✓	✓
Sweet Pea Flower	✓	✓									✓	✓
Morning Glory	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chrysanthemum	✓	✓									✓	✓
Rose	✓	✓									✓	✓
Jasmine	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hibiscus	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Bamboo	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Lemon Balm	✓	✓									✓	✓
Stevia	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tarragon	✓	✓									✓	✓
Amaranth	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Anise	✓	✓									✓	✓
Bay Laurel	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Black-Eyed Pea	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Boysenberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Broccolini	✓	✓									✓	✓
Cayenne Pepper	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chickpea	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chicory	✓	✓									✓	✓
Chinese Cabbage	✓	✓									✓	✓
Coffee Plant	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Comfrey	✓	✓									✓	✓
Curry Leaf	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Dragon Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Edamame	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Elderberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Endive	✓	✓									✓	✓
Fenugreek	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Foxglove	✓	✓									✓	✓
Freesia	✓	✓									✓	✓
Goji Berry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Gooseberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Habanero	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hops	✓	✓									✓	✓
Horseradish	✓	✓									✓	✓
Hyssop	✓	✓									✓	✓
Jicama	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kiwi	✓	✓									✓	✓
Kumquat	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Lentil	✓	✓									✓	✓
Lilac	✓	✓									✓	✓
Luffa	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lupine	✓	✓									✓	✓
Marjoram	✓	✓									✓	✓
Millet	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Moringa	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mulberry	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Nectarine	✓	✓									✓	✓
Nigella	✓	✓									✓	✓
Olive	✓	✓									✓	✓
Peach	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pear	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pennyroyal	✓	✓									✓	✓
Persimmon	✓	✓									✓	✓
Plum	✓	✓									✓	✓
Pomegranate	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Poppy	✓	✓									✓	✓
Quinoa	✓	✓									✓	✓
Radicchio	✓	✓									✓	✓
Rhubarb	✓	✓									✓	✓
Rutabaga	✓	✓									✓	✓
Savory	✓	✓									✓	✓
Sesame	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorghum	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sorrel	✓	✓									✓	✓
Soybean	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Star Fruit	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Corn	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Taro	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tea Plant	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Tiger Lily	✓	✓									✓	✓
Tulip	✓	✓									✓	✓
Winter Squash	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Yam	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Chia	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cranberry	✓	✓									✓	✓
Flax	✓	✓									✓	✓
Guava	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lovage	✓	✓									✓	✓
Passion Flower	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Physalis	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Sweet Woodruff	✓	✓									✓	✓
Verbena	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Waterlily	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wisteria	✓	✓									✓	✓
Wintergreen	✓	✓									✓	✓
Black Currant	✓	✓									✓	✓
Celeriac	✓	✓									✓	✓
Chervil	✓	✓									✓	✓
Epazote	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Galangal	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hellebore	✓	✓									✓	✓
Jujube	✓	✓	✓								✓	✓
Malabar Spinach	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
New Zealand Spinach	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Perilla	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Romanesco	✓	✓									✓	✓
Salsify	✓	✓									✓	✓
Yacon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Hard (21) For experienced growers

Plant	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Garlic	✓	✓									✓	✓
Eggplant	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Watermelon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Corn	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cauliflower	✓	✓									✓	✓
Celery	✓	✓									✓	✓
Artichoke	✓	✓									✓	✓
Asparagus	✓	✓									✓	✓
Avocado	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Mango	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cardamom	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cinnamon	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Vanilla	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Orchid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Cacao	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Jackfruit	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Saffron	✓	✓									✓	✓
Star Anise	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Wasabi	✓	✓									✓	✓
Lychee	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Ramps	✓	✓									✓	✓

Plant Details

Basil

Herb · Full Sun · 50-75 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Lettuce

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Mint

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Green Bean

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sunflower

Flower · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Radish

Vegetable · Full Sun · 22-30 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Arugula

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Swiss Chard

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Green Onion

Vegetable · Full Sun · 20-30 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Marigold

Flower · Full Sun · 45-50 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Zinnia

Flower · Full Sun · 60-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Pansy

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cosmos

Flower · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Aloe Vera

Herb · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chive

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Calendula

Flower · Full Sun · 45-65 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Catnip

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Clover

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cress

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 7-14 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Dandelion

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Nasturtium

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 35-52 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Yarrow

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Borage

Herb · Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Mizuna

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Tatsoi

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-45 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Buckwheat

Grain · Full Sun · 30-45 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Tomato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-85 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Carrot

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pepper

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cucumber

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Zucchini

Vegetable · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Spinach

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 37-45 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Kale

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-75 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rosemary

Herb · Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cilantro

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Potato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Onion

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Strawberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lavender

Herb · Full Sun · 90-200 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Chili Pepper

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sweet Potato

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-170 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Thyme

Herb · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Parsley

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 70-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Broccoli

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Bok Choy

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Beet

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cabbage

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Collard Greens

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-75 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Dill

Herb · Full Sun · 40-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Fennel

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Ginger

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Jalapeno

Vegetable · Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Kohlrabi

Vegetable · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Leek

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lemongrass

Herb · Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cantaloupe

Fruit · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Mustard Greens

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 30-45 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Okra

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Oregano

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Parsnip

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-130 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pumpkin

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sage

Herb · Full Sun · 75-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Shallot

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Snap Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Butternut Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Acorn Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Tomatillo

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Turnip

Vegetable · Full Sun · 30-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Watercress

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Blackberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Blueberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Raspberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Fig

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Grape

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lemon

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Lime

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Papaya

Fruit · Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Passion Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Pineapple

Fruit · Full Sun · 545-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Banana

Fruit · Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Turmeric

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chamomile

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Dahlia

Flower · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Petunia

Flower · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Snapdragon

Flower · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Sweet Pea Flower

Flower · Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Morning Glory

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chrysanthemum

Flower · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rose

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Jasmine

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Hibiscus

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Bamboo

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Lemon Balm

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Stevia

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Tarragon

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Amaranth

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Anise

Herb · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Bay Laurel

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Black-Eyed Pea

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Boysenberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Broccolini

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Cayenne Pepper

Spice · Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chickpea

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chicory

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Chinese Cabbage

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Coffee Plant

Fruit · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Comfrey

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Curry Leaf

Herb · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Dragon Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Edamame

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Elderberry

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Endive

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-85 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Fenugreek

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Foxglove

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Freesia

Flower · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Goji Berry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Gooseberry

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Habanero

Spice · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Hops

Herb · Full Sun · 120-150 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Horseradish

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 140-160 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Hyssop

Herb · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Jicama

Vegetable · Full Sun · 120-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Kiwi

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Kumquat

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Lentil

Grain · Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lilac

Flower · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Luffa

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Lupine

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Marjoram

Herb · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Millet

Grain · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Moringa

Vegetable · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Mulberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Nectarine

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Nigella

Flower · Full Sun · 60-75 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Olive

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Peach

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pear

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pennyroyal

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Persimmon

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Plum

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Pomegranate

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Poppy

Flower · Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Quinoa

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Radicchio

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rhubarb

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rutabaga

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Savory

Herb · Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Sesame

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sorghum

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sorrel

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 40-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Soybean

Grain · Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Star Fruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sweet Corn

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Taro

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 180-240 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Tea Plant

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Tiger Lily

Flower · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Tulip

Flower · Full Sun · 90-150 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Winter Squash

Vegetable · Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Yam

Vegetable · Full Sun · 180-365 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Chia

Grain · Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cranberry

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Flax

Grain · Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Guava

Fruit · Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Lovage

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Passion Flower

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Physalis

Fruit · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Sweet Woodruff

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Verbena

Flower · Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Waterlily

Flower · Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Wisteria

Flower · Full Sun · 730-1825 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Wintergreen

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Black Currant

Fruit · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Celeriac

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Chervil

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 40-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Epazote

Herb · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Galangal

Spice · Partial Shade OK · 240-365 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Hellebore

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Jujube

Fruit · Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Malabar Spinach

Vegetable · Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

New Zealand Spinach

Vegetable · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Perilla

Herb · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Romanesco

Vegetable · Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Salsify

Vegetable · Full Sun · 100-150 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Yacon

Vegetable · Full Sun · 180-240 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Garlic

Vegetable · Full Sun · 240-270 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Eggplant

Vegetable · Full Sun · 65-80 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Watermelon

Fruit · Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Corn

Vegetable · Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cauliflower

Vegetable · Full Sun · 55-100 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Celery

Vegetable · Full Sun · 85-120 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Artichoke

Vegetable · Full Sun · 150-180 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Asparagus

Vegetable · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Avocado

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Mango

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cardamom

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cinnamon

Herb · Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Vanilla

Herb · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Orchid

Flower · Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Cacao

Fruit · Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Jackfruit

Fruit · Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Saffron

Spice · Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Star Anise

Spice · Full Sun to Partial Shade · 1825-2555 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Wasabi

Spice · Partial Shade OK · 545-730 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Lychee

Fruit · Full Sun · 1825-3650 days

Plant in: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Ramps

Vegetable · Partial Shade OK · 365-1095 days

Plant in: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardening in Cartagena

When should I plant tomatoes in Cartagena?

In Cartagena (USDA Zone 13), the best months to plant tomatoes are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The difficulty level is medium. Cartagena has 365 frost-free days, which provides plenty of time for tomatoes to reach harvest.

What grows best in Cartagena?

Cartagena (Tropical savanna climate, USDA Zone 13) can successfully grow 207 out of 207 plants in our database. The easiest plants to grow here are Basil, Green Bean, Sunflower, Marigold, Zinnia. With 365 frost-free days and annual rainfall of 900mm, Cartagena is excellent for home gardening.

What is the growing season in Cartagena?

Cartagena has approximately 365 frost-free days per year, with winter lows around 24°C and summer highs reaching 32°C. The annual rainfall is 900mm. In Cartagena's Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw), most vegetables and herbs can be planted year-round or nearly year-round.

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