Gardening in Philippines — Complete Planting Guide
Local climate data, USDA zones, frost dates, and month-by-month planting calendars for 3 cities in Philippines. Based on real climate data from NOAA, FAO, and Open-Meteo.
Climate Overview for Philippines
Philippines sits in USDA Hardiness Zone 13 with multiple climate types including Tropical savanna and Tropical rainforest. Growing seasons range from 365 to 365 frost-free days, and annual rainfall varies from 1550 to 1861mm across the country.
Best Plants for Philippines
These plants are rated easy across every city we track in Philippines
Basil
Herb50-75 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Lettuce
Vegetable30-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Mint
Herb60-90 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Green Bean
Vegetable50-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Sunflower
Flower70-100 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Radish
Vegetable22-30 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Arugula
Vegetable21-40 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Swiss Chard
Vegetable50-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Green Onion
Vegetable20-30 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Marigold
Flower45-50 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Zinnia
Flower60-70 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Pansy
Flower55-80 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Cosmos
Flower50-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Aloe Vera
Herb365-730 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Chive
Herb60-90 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Calendula
Flower45-65 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Catnip
Herb60-80 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Clover
Herb60-90 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Cress
Vegetable7-14 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Dandelion
Vegetable45-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Nasturtium
Flower35-52 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Yarrow
Flower60-90 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Borage
Herb50-60 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Mizuna
Vegetable21-40 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Tatsoi
Vegetable21-45 days to harvest
easy in Philippines
Buckwheat
Grain30-45 days to harvest
easy in PhilippinesCity-by-City Climate Comparison
Planting Guides by City
Frequently Asked Questions about Gardening in Philippines
What can I grow in Philippines?
Plants that grow easily across all tracked cities in Philippines include: Basil, Lettuce, Mint, Green Bean, Sunflower, Radish. These are rated "easy" in every city we cover in Philippines. Your specific growing success also depends on local microclimate and soil conditions.
What USDA zones are in Philippines?
Philippines is primarily in USDA Hardiness Zone 13.
When is the growing season in Philippines?
The growing season in Philippines varies by city. Frost-free growing periods range from 365 to 365 days per year across the 3 cities we track. Cities like Manila with 365 frost-free days can grow food nearly year-round. Click on any city below for month-by-month planting calendars.
About This Data
Climate and planting data for Philippines is based on real measurements from NOAA, FAO, and Open-Meteo. USDA hardiness zones and frost-free day counts are calculated from historical temperature records for each city. Planting difficulty ratings reflect local climate conditions for each specific location.