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What to Plant in December

207 crops can be planted in December worldwide

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Tomato

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-85 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Basil

Herb

Full Sun · 50-75 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Pepper

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cucumber

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Zucchini

Vegetable

Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Green Bean

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Potato

Vegetable

Full Sun · 70-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Sunflower

Flower

Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Chili Pepper

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Sweet Potato

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-170 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Eggplant

Vegetable

Full Sun · 65-80 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Watermelon

Fruit

Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Corn

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Celery

Vegetable

Full Sun · 85-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Fennel

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Ginger

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Jalapeno

Vegetable

Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lemongrass

Herb

Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cantaloupe

Fruit

Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Okra

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Pumpkin

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Butternut Squash

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Acorn Squash

Vegetable

Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Tomatillo

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lemon

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lime

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Avocado

Fruit

Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Mango

Fruit

Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Papaya

Fruit

Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Passion Fruit

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Pineapple

Fruit

Full Sun · 545-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Banana

Fruit

Full Sun · 270-365 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Turmeric

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 240-300 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cardamom

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 730-1095 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cinnamon

Herb

Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Vanilla

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Marigold

Flower

Full Sun · 45-50 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Zinnia

Flower

Full Sun · 60-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Dahlia

Flower

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Petunia

Flower

Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cosmos

Flower

Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Morning Glory

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Jasmine

Flower

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-180 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Hibiscus

Flower

Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Orchid

Flower

Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Aloe Vera

Herb

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Stevia

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Amaranth

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Anise

Herb

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Black-Eyed Pea

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cacao

Fruit

Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Cayenne Pepper

Spice

Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Chickpea

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Coffee Plant

Fruit

Partial Shade OK · 1095-1460 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Curry Leaf

Herb

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Dragon Fruit

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Edamame

Vegetable

Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Fenugreek

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Freesia

Flower

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Habanero

Spice

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Jackfruit

Fruit

Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Jicama

Vegetable

Full Sun · 120-180 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lentil

Grain

Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Luffa

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Marjoram

Herb

Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Millet

Grain

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Moringa

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Nasturtium

Flower

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 35-52 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Sesame

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Sorghum

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Soybean

Grain

Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Star Anise

Spice

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 1825-2555 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Star Fruit

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Sweet Corn

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-100 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Taro

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 180-240 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Wasabi

Spice

Partial Shade OK · 545-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Winter Squash

Vegetable

Full Sun · 80-110 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Yam

Vegetable

Full Sun · 180-365 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Chia

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Guava

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lychee

Fruit

Full Sun · 1825-3650 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Physalis

Fruit

Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Waterlily

Flower

Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Buckwheat

Grain

Full Sun · 30-45 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Epazote

Herb

Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Galangal

Spice

Partial Shade OK · 240-365 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Malabar Spinach

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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New Zealand Spinach

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Perilla

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Yacon

Vegetable

Full Sun · 180-240 days

Plantable in 122 cities

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Lettuce

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 30-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Carrot

Vegetable

Full Sun · 70-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Spinach

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 37-45 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Kale

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-75 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Mint

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Rosemary

Herb

Full Sun · 80-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Cilantro

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Pea

Vegetable

Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Garlic

Vegetable

Full Sun · 240-270 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Onion

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Strawberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Lavender

Herb

Full Sun · 90-200 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Radish

Vegetable

Full Sun · 22-30 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Thyme

Herb

Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Parsley

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 70-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Broccoli

Vegetable

Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Bok Choy

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Arugula

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Beet

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Brussels Sprouts

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Cabbage

Vegetable

Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Cauliflower

Vegetable

Full Sun · 55-100 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Swiss Chard

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Collard Greens

Vegetable

Full Sun · 55-75 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Dill

Herb

Full Sun · 40-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Green Onion

Vegetable

Full Sun · 20-30 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Kohlrabi

Vegetable

Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Leek

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Mustard Greens

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 30-45 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Oregano

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Parsnip

Vegetable

Full Sun · 100-130 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Sage

Herb

Full Sun · 75-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Shallot

Vegetable

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Snap Pea

Vegetable

Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Turnip

Vegetable

Full Sun · 30-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Watercress

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 30-50 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Artichoke

Vegetable

Full Sun · 150-180 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Asparagus

Vegetable

Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Blackberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Blueberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Raspberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Fig

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Grape

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chamomile

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Pansy

Flower

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 55-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Snapdragon

Flower

Full Sun · 70-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Sweet Pea Flower

Flower

Full Sun · 55-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chrysanthemum

Flower

Full Sun · 70-100 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Rose

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Bamboo

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Lemon Balm

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Tarragon

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chive

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Bay Laurel

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Boysenberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-545 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Broccolini

Vegetable

Full Sun · 50-65 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Calendula

Flower

Full Sun · 45-65 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Catnip

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chicory

Vegetable

Full Sun · 60-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chinese Cabbage

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 50-70 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Clover

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Comfrey

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Cress

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 7-14 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Dandelion

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Elderberry

Fruit

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Endive

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 45-85 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Foxglove

Flower

Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Goji Berry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Gooseberry

Fruit

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Hops

Herb

Full Sun · 120-150 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Horseradish

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 140-160 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Hyssop

Herb

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Kiwi

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Kumquat

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Lilac

Flower

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Lupine

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Mulberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Nectarine

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Nigella

Flower

Full Sun · 60-75 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Olive

Fruit

Full Sun · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Peach

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Pear

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Pennyroyal

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Persimmon

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Plum

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Pomegranate

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Poppy

Flower

Full Sun · 55-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Quinoa

Grain

Full Sun · 90-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Radicchio

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Rhubarb

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Rutabaga

Vegetable

Full Sun · 80-100 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Saffron

Spice

Full Sun · 45-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Savory

Herb

Full Sun · 60-80 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Sorrel

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 40-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Tea Plant

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 1095-1825 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Tiger Lily

Flower

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 90-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Tulip

Flower

Full Sun · 90-150 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Yarrow

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Borage

Herb

Full Sun · 50-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Cranberry

Fruit

Full Sun · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Flax

Grain

Full Sun · 90-110 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Lovage

Herb

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Mizuna

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-40 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Passion Flower

Flower

Full Sun · 90-180 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Sweet Woodruff

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 365-545 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Tatsoi

Vegetable

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 21-45 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Verbena

Flower

Full Sun · 60-90 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Wisteria

Flower

Full Sun · 730-1825 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Wintergreen

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Black Currant

Fruit

Full Sun to Partial Shade · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Celeriac

Vegetable

Full Sun · 100-120 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Chervil

Herb

Partial Shade OK · 40-60 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Hellebore

Flower

Partial Shade OK · 365-730 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Jujube

Fruit

Full Sun · 730-1460 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Ramps

Vegetable

Partial Shade OK · 365-1095 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Romanesco

Vegetable

Full Sun · 75-100 days

Plantable in 115 cities

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Salsify

Vegetable

Full Sun · 100-150 days

Plantable in 115 cities

What should I plant in December?

In December, there are 207 crops that can be planted in various climates around the world. The most widely plantable crops this month include Tomato, Basil, Pepper, Cucumber, Zucchini. Your specific planting options depend on your local climate zone and frost dates. Use GrowByCity to find your city's personalized planting calendar.