Gardening in Sunset Climate Zone 17: Beans, Peas, and Cucumbers

Rain means gardeners get to GARDEN INSIDE!  It may sound crazy for many, though gardeners will most likely understand the obsession.  This time of year here in USDA Zone 10 and Sunset Climate Zone 17, seed-starting is not so late for beans, peas and squash varieties.  Of course there are many other edibles you can start today.  If you do not grow your edibles from seeds, see what plant seedlings are available at your local nurseries.

Seeds Started Today

  • Cucumbers ‘Diva’
  • Pea Shelling ‘Green Arrow’
  • Pea Snap ‘Cascadia’

Below is bean bush Royal Burgundy with Japanese Black Trifele tomato and Gertrude Jekyll, a David Austin rose.

Bean Bush Royal Burgundy with Gertrude Jekyll and Japanese Black Trifele, The Daily Palette

Resources

  • Botanical Interests
  • Natural Gardening Company
  • Sunset Magazine