Planting Schedule: When to Sow Seeds in India for Best Results

When you’re starting a garden in India, the planting schedule, a timed plan for when to sow seeds or transplant seedlings based on local climate and season. Also known as a growing calendar, it’s not just advice—it’s the difference between a thriving garden and wasted effort. Too many gardeners guess when to plant, only to see seeds rot in wet soil or seedlings burn under harsh sun. The truth? What works in Delhi won’t work in Kerala. And what works in March won’t work in July. Your planting schedule must match your region’s monsoon patterns, temperature swings, and soil conditions.

That’s why successful gardeners in India don’t follow generic online calendars. They watch the weather, track soil moisture, and learn from local cycles. For example, monsoon timing, the seasonal arrival of heavy rains that dictate planting windows across India determines when to sow tomatoes, okra, or chillies. Miss the window, and your plants either drown or dry out. Then there’s soil temperature, the hidden factor that tells seeds whether it’s safe to sprout. Cool-season crops like spinach or lettuce need soil below 25°C—hotter than that, and they bolt fast. Even balcony gardeners need this info. A hydrangea planted in full afternoon sun on a concrete balcony? It’ll wilt before you notice. A zinnia sown too early in spring? Rabbits will find it before it blooms. These aren’t random problems—they’re signs of a broken planting schedule.

Good planting isn’t about following a fixed date. It’s about reading the signs: when the neem tree buds, when the first monsoon clouds roll in, when the soil cracks after a dry spell. That’s why posts on this page cover everything from fast-growing 30-day crops to year-round bloomers, from drip irrigation fixes to soil amendments that make planting easier. You’ll find guides on what to plant when in India’s diverse climates, how to adjust for balconies versus backyard plots, and why some plants—like rice—must be replanted every season, while others keep coming back. Whether you’re growing brinjal in a tiny urban plot or managing a small farm in the Deccan, the right planting schedule turns guesswork into results. Below, you’ll find real, tested advice from gardeners who’ve learned the hard way. No fluff. Just what works in India’s unique growing conditions.