Calendar by area
Red River Delta, Northeast and midlands
Winter crop
| Warm-season group (squash, melon) | mid Sep to early Oct |
|---|---|
| Onion and garlic | early Oct to early Nov |
| Cool-season group (cabbage, kohlrabi) | mid Oct to late Nov |
| Harvest | Nov–Feb |
Spring crop
| Sowing after Tết | mid Feb to late Mar |
|---|---|
| Harvest | mid Apr to late May |
Northwest
Winter-spring crop
| Cool-season vegetables | Sep–Oct |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Nov–Mar |
North Central, Thanh Hóa to Hà Tĩnh, North Central, former Quảng Bình to Huế
Vegetables fit between the main crops when land and weather allow. This is the general statistical frame.
Summer-autumn crop
| Sowing | May–Jul |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jul–Sep |
Winter crop
| Sowing | Oct–Dec |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jan–Mar |
Central coast, Đà Nẵng to former Phú Yên, Dry south central coast, Khánh Hòa to former Bình Thuận
The general statistical frame, not a provincial schedule. Avoid the flood season from about September.
Winter-spring crop
| Sowing | Nov–Mar |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jan–May |
Summer-autumn crop
| Sowing | Apr–Jul |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jun–Sep |
Central Highlands
Đà Lạt and nearby areas grow vegetables all year. Storms in September to December are a recurring risk.
Winter-spring crop
| Sowing | late Nov to mid Jan |
|---|---|
| Harvest, including for Tết | Dec–Apr |
Summer-autumn crop
| Sowing | May–Jul |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jul–Oct |
Southeast
Grown all year, with the worst losses in heavy autumn rain.
All year
| Sowing all year | all year |
|---|
Mekong Delta, freshwater area, Mekong Delta, fresh-to-brackish area
After the flood season, sowing moves with the land level and the year.
Winter-spring crop
| Sow when the water recedes | Nov–Mar |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jan–May |
Summer-autumn crop
| Sowing | Apr–Jul |
|---|---|
| Harvest | Jun–Sep |
This calendar is compiled from the sources listed under each entry. Actual dates change with the year, variety, water and weather. Where they differ, follow your local agriculture office's schedule.
Sources last checked: 04 Nov 2026