Winter Vegetable Planting Calendar
October and November are the best months to sow winter vegetables in Pakistan. Use the reference table for sowing depth, spacing and harvest time, filter it by month, then build your own planting plan with the interactive planner below. Free to use, no signup needed.
| Vegetable | Sowing month | Sowing depth | Spacing | Days to harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower | October | 1.5 cm | 45 cm | 80 days |
| Cabbage | October | 1.5 cm | 45 cm | 75 days |
| Carrot | October / November | 1.5 cm | 8 cm | 70 days |
| Radish | October | 2 cm | 10 cm | 40 days |
| Peas | October / November | 3 cm | 10 cm | 60 days |
| Spinach | October / November | 1.5 cm | 10 cm | 35 days |
| Turnip | October | 2 cm | 12 cm | 50 days |
| Onion | November | 1.5 cm | 15 cm | 90 days |
| Garlic | October | 3 cm | 15 cm | 150 days |
| Coriander | October / November | 1 cm | 10 cm | 30 days |
Harvest times are typical ranges for a home kitchen garden in Pakistan. Weather, soil and seed variety can shift them by a week or two.
Step 1: tap the vegetables you want to grow. Step 2: pick your planting date. Step 3: press the button to see estimated harvest dates on a week-by-week timeline.
| Vegetable | Plant on | Estimated harvest |
|---|
Bars run from planting week to the estimated harvest week. Harvest dates are estimates for planning only.
- Prepare the soil: loosen the soil to a spade depth and mix in well-rotted compost or farmyard manure before sowing.
- Sunlight: most winter vegetables need at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Watering: water in the morning. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged — carrots and radishes split in soggy soil.
- Thinning: thin carrot and radish seedlings to the spacing in the table so roots grow properly.
- Frost protection: cover young seedlings on very cold December and January nights with a light cloth or plastic sheet.
- Succession sowing: sow spinach and coriander every 2 to 3 weeks for a continuous harvest through winter.
- Natural pest control: spray neem leaf extract or soapy water on aphids instead of chemical sprays on food plants.
Which winter vegetables should I plant in October in Pakistan?
Cauliflower, cabbage, radish, turnip and garlic are sown in October. Carrot, peas, spinach and coriander can be sown in October or November, as shown in the table on this page.
How deep should I sow garlic cloves?
Sow garlic cloves about 3 cm deep, spaced about 15 cm apart in the row.
How does the planting planner on this page work?
Select the vegetables you want to grow, pick your planting date, and the planner shows an estimated harvest date for each one on a simple week-by-week timeline.
Is this winter planting calendar free to use?
Yes. This winter vegetable planting calendar is free to use and needs no signup.