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When Is The Best Time To Plant

In California, fall and winter, into early spring, ( in that order) are the best times to plant. 

That is because dry, hot summers are the most challenging for establishing new plants. Not only is there a valid concern about water conservation, due to expense and availability, but plants given the longest cool rainy season to establish, prior to summer, have a better chance of thriving.  Even if you can keep your plants well watered, unexpected heat waves will really knock plants back.  Better to wait, and harvest one of the benefits of gardening: Patience.