What to plant this week in Kelowna, BC
Kelowna gardeners are in a critical transition window where the last frost risk isn't fully gone until April 3, yet late plantings of Daikon radish can be harvested soon if the soil is workable. With minimum temperatures hovering near freezing and spring rains still possible, focus on starting garlic indoors or under protection while waiting for reliable ground warmth.
The next 7 days
Kelowna, BCGrowing in Kelowna right now
- Protect any remaining cold frames from heavy fall rain to prevent waterlogging in Kelowna's clay-heavy river valley soils before winter sets in.
- Do not attempt to transplant tender crops this week; the average last frost date of April 3 means bare-root plants will likely suffer root shock in open ground right now.
- Use this dry spell if possible to prepare heavy loam beds for next spring, but avoid turning over soil that is still cold and wet from recent precipitation.
Sow this week
1 crops- Garlic
Transplant this week
Nothing is due to go out this week.
Harvest soon
2 crops- Daikon Radish
- Garlic
Seasonal tips
- Plant garlic cloves now to ensure a strong spring harvest next year.
- Apply winter mulch around perennials once the soil has frozen solid to protect roots from heaving.
- Divide biennial plants like sweet Williams if they have finished flowering this season.
Pest & disease watch
- Watch for early aphid colonies forming on the undersides of any hardy greens you may have tucked under row covers before the frost hit.
- Monitor garlic cloves stored in cool basements for sprouting as temperatures fluctuate near the 0°F threshold, ensuring they stay dry until planting season.
Watering this week
Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between sessions to prevent root rot in cool, damp conditions.
Mark your sown garlic spots clearly now so you won't forget where they are when digging for spring onions later!
Kelowna gardening questions
3Can I plant my vegetable seedlings now that the snow has melted?
No, Kelowna's average last frost date is April 3, so waiting to transplant tender crops outdoors carries a high risk of damage. It is safer to wait for consistent soil warming above 45°F or use heavy row covers for short-term protection.
When should I start my garlic this season?
Garlic can be sown now in late fall as long as the ground isn't frozen solid, allowing roots to establish before winter dormancy.
What can I harvest from my current crops this week?
You have Daikon radish and any mature garlic ready for harvest before the ground freezes too hard.
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