Reseeding is one of the best ways to maximize your harvest and keep your garden productive all season long. By following a month-by-month schedule, you can ensure a steady supply of fresh vegetables and herbs. This guide outlines what to reseed from early spring through late fall, helping you make the most of your growing season.
March – Early Spring (Indoors or Greenhouse)
Start reseeding indoors to get a jump on the season. Crops like lettuce, kale, broccoli, and herbs such as basil and parsley can be sown in trays. Hardy greens like spinach and arugula can be direct-sown outdoors in milder climates.
April
Direct-seed cool-season crops such as peas, radishes, carrots, and beets. Continue reseeding spinach and lettuce every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest. If you’re in a colder zone, consider using row covers for protection.
May
With warmer soil, it’s time to reseed beans, cucumbers, and zucchini. Keep sowing quick-growing crops like radishes and arugula. Herbs such as dill and cilantro also thrive when reseeded throughout spring.
June
Reseed heat-tolerant greens such as Swiss chard and Malabar spinach. Continue staggered plantings of bush beans and cucumbers. Reseeding basil ensures a steady supply of fresh, tender leaves all summer long.
July
As early crops finish, replant fast growers like lettuce, radishes, and green beans. Mid-summer is also a good time to reseed carrots and beets for a late fall harvest. Keep soil moist during hot weather to encourage germination.
August
Reseed leafy greens such as kale, spinach, and mustard for autumn harvests. You can also sow turnips and rutabagas now. Herbs like cilantro thrive in cooler late-summer weather, making this a great time for reseeding.
September
Focus on cool-weather crops like spinach, arugula, lettuce, and radishes. These will provide crisp greens well into the fall. Consider using row covers or cold frames to extend your growing season.
October
In many regions, October is the last chance to reseed hardy greens such as kale, spinach, and mache. These crops can often withstand light frosts and may continue producing into winter with protection.
November & December
In colder climates, outdoor reseeding winds down. However, you can still grow microgreens and herbs indoors under grow lights. This keeps fresh greens available year-round.
Tips for Successful Reseeding
- Keep soil enriched with compost between plantings.
- Track your reseeding schedule with a garden journal.
- Use succession planting every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvests.
- Protect young seedlings with shade cloth in summer or row covers in fall.
By following this month-by-month reseeding guide, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown vegetables and herbs from early spring through the winter months. With a little planning, your garden can thrive year-round.
