🌱 Garden Planting Calendar by USDA Zone

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Use this planting calendar to plan your vegetable garden based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. Dates are approximate — always double-check with your local extension office and adjust for your specific microclimate. When printing, all four zones will print on separate pages.

Vegetable Indoor Start (wks before last frost) Transplant Out Direct Sow Fall Planting Days to Maturity
Tomatoes6–8 weeksAfter last frostNot recommended—60–85
Peppers8–10 weeks2 wks after last frostNot recommended—60–90
Eggplant8–10 weeks2 wks after last frostNot recommended—70–100
Lettuce4–6 weeks2–4 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked10–12 wks before first frost45–60
Spinach4–6 weeks4–6 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked8–10 wks before first frost40–50
Kale6–8 weeks3–5 wks before last frost3–5 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost55–75
Carrots——2–3 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost70–80
Beets——2–4 wks before last frost8–10 wks before first frost55–70
Radishes——As soon as soil can be worked4–6 wks before first frost22–30
Cucumbers2–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—50–70
Zucchini2–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—45–60
Summer squash2–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—45–60
Winter squash3–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—80–120
Pumpkins3–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—90–120
Watermelon3–4 weeks2 wks after last frost2 wks after last frost—70–100
Cantaloupe3–4 weeks2 wks after last frost2 wks after last frost—70–90
Beans (bush)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost50–60
Beans (pole)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost60–75
Peas——As soon as soil can be worked8–10 wks before first frost60–70
Onions10–12 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——100–120
Garlic——Fall (Sept–Oct)—240–270
Leeks10–12 weeks2–4 wks before last frost——100–150
Potatoes——2–4 wks before last frost—90–120
Sweet potatoes—3–4 wks after last frost——100–150
Corn——After last frost—70–100
Broccoli6–8 weeks2–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost60–90
Cauliflower6–8 weeks2–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost60–100
Cabbage6–8 weeks3–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost70–100
Brussels sprouts8–10 weeks2–3 wks before last frost—14–16 wks before first frost90–130
Celery10–12 weeks2 wks after last frost——130–140
Basil4–6 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—30–60
Cilantro——2–3 wks before last frost8–10 wks before first frost45–70
Dill——After last frost8–10 wks before first frost40–60
Parsley8–10 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——70–90
Rosemary8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Thyme8–10 weeks2 wks after last frost——Perennial
Oregano8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Mint8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Asparagus—4–6 wks before last frost (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Rhubarb—Early spring (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Vegetable Indoor Start (wks before last frost) Transplant Out Direct Sow Fall Planting Days to Maturity
Tomatoes6–8 weeksAfter last frostNot recommended—60–85
Peppers8–10 weeks1–2 wks after last frostNot recommended—60–90
Eggplant8–10 weeks1–2 wks after last frostNot recommended—70–100
Lettuce4–6 weeks2–4 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked10–12 wks before first frost45–60
Spinach4–6 weeks4–6 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked8–10 wks before first frost40–50
Kale6–8 weeks3–5 wks before last frost3–5 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost55–75
Carrots——2–3 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost70–80
Beets——2–4 wks before last frost8–10 wks before first frost55–70
Radishes——As soon as soil can be worked4–6 wks before first frost22–30
Cucumbers2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—50–70
Zucchini2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—45–60
Summer squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—45–60
Winter squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—80–120
Pumpkins2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—90–120
Watermelon2–3 weeks1–2 wks after last frostAfter last frost—70–100
Cantaloupe2–3 weeks1–2 wks after last frostAfter last frost—70–90
Beans (bush)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost50–60
Beans (pole)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost60–75
Peas——As soon as soil can be worked8–10 wks before first frost60–70
Onions8–10 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——100–120
Garlic——Fall (Oct–Nov)—240–270
Leeks10–12 weeks2–4 wks before last frost——100–150
Potatoes——2–3 wks before last frost—90–120
Sweet potatoes—2–3 wks after last frost——100–150
Corn——After last frost—70–100
Broccoli6–8 weeks2–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost60–90
Cauliflower6–8 weeks2–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost60–100
Cabbage6–8 weeks3–4 wks before last frost—12–14 wks before first frost70–100
Brussels sprouts8–10 weeks2–3 wks before last frost—14–16 wks before first frost90–130
Celery10–12 weeks1–2 wks after last frost——130–140
Basil4–6 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—30–60
Cilantro——2–3 wks before last frost8–10 wks before first frost45–70
Dill——After last frost8–10 wks before first frost40–60
Parsley8–10 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——70–90
Rosemary8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Thyme8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Oregano8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Mint8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Asparagus—4–6 wks before last frost (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Rhubarb—Early spring (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Vegetable Indoor Start (wks before last frost) Transplant Out Direct Sow Fall Planting Days to Maturity
Tomatoes6–8 weeksAfter last frostNot recommended10–12 wks before first frost60–85
Peppers8–10 weeksAfter last frostNot recommended—60–90
Eggplant8–10 weeksAfter last frostNot recommended—70–100
Lettuce3–4 weeks3–4 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked10–12 wks before first frost45–60
Spinach3–4 weeks4–6 wks before last frostAs soon as soil can be worked8–10 wks before first frost40–50
Kale4–6 weeks3–5 wks before last frost4–6 wks before last frost12–14 wks before first frost55–75
Carrots——3–4 wks before last frost12–14 wks before first frost70–80
Beets——3–4 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost55–70
Radishes——As soon as soil can be worked6–8 wks before first frost22–30
Cucumbers2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost8–10 wks before first frost50–70
Zucchini2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost8–10 wks before first frost45–60
Summer squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost8–10 wks before first frost45–60
Winter squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—80–120
Pumpkins2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—90–120
Watermelon2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—70–100
Cantaloupe2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—70–90
Beans (bush)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost50–60
Beans (pole)——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost60–75
Peas——6–8 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost60–70
Onions8–10 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——100–120
Garlic——Fall (Oct–Nov)—240–270
Leeks10–12 weeks2–4 wks before last frost——100–150
Potatoes——3–4 wks before last frost—90–120
Sweet potatoes—After last frost——100–150
Corn——After last frost10–12 wks before first frost70–100
Broccoli6–8 weeks3–4 wks before last frost—14–16 wks before first frost60–90
Cauliflower6–8 weeks3–4 wks before last frost—14–16 wks before first frost60–100
Cabbage6–8 weeks4–5 wks before last frost—14–16 wks before first frost70–100
Brussels sprouts8–10 weeks2–4 wks before last frost—16–18 wks before first frost90–130
Celery10–12 weeksAfter last frost——130–140
Basil4–6 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—30–60
Cilantro——3–4 wks before last frost10–12 wks before first frost45–70
Dill——After last frost8–10 wks before first frost40–60
Parsley8–10 weeks4–6 wks before last frost——70–90
Rosemary8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Thyme8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Oregano8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Mint8–10 weeksAfter last frost——Perennial
Asparagus—4–6 wks before last frost (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Rhubarb—Early spring (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Vegetable Indoor Start (wks before last frost) Transplant Out Direct Sow Fall Planting Days to Maturity
Tomatoes4–6 weeksAfter last frost—12–14 wks before first frost60–85
Peppers6–8 weeksAfter last frost——60–90
Eggplant6–8 weeksAfter last frost——70–100
Lettuce2–3 weeksFall & winterFall & winterAug–Feb45–60
Spinach2–3 weeksFall & winterFall & winterSept–Jan40–50
Kale3–4 weeksFall & winterFall & winterAug–Jan55–75
Carrots——Fall & winterSept–Feb70–80
Beets——Fall & winterSept–Jan55–70
Radishes——Year-round (cool)Year-round22–30
Cucumbers2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frostAug–Sept50–70
Zucchini2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frostAug–Sept45–60
Summer squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frostAug–Sept45–60
Winter squash2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—80–120
Pumpkins2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—90–120
Watermelon2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—70–100
Cantaloupe2–3 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—70–90
Beans (bush)——After last frostAug–Sept50–60
Beans (pole)——After last frostAug–Sept60–75
Peas——Fall & winterOct–Feb60–70
Onions6–8 weeksFall–early spring——100–120
Garlic——Fall (Nov–Dec)—240–270
Leeks8–10 weeksFall–early spring——100–150
Potatoes——Late winter–early spring—90–120
Sweet potatoes—After last frost——100–150
Corn——After last frostAug–early Sept70–100
Broccoli4–6 weeksFall & winter—Aug–Jan60–90
Cauliflower4–6 weeksFall & winter—Aug–Jan60–100
Cabbage4–6 weeksFall & winter—Aug–Jan70–100
Brussels sprouts6–8 weeksFall & winter—July–Oct90–130
Celery8–10 weeksLate winter–early spring——130–140
Basil3–4 weeksAfter last frostAfter last frost—30–60
Cilantro——Fall & winterSept–Feb45–70
Dill——Fall & springSept–Mar40–60
Parsley6–8 weeksFall & spring——70–90
Rosemary6–8 weeksSpring——Perennial
Thyme6–8 weeksSpring——Perennial
Oregano6–8 weeksSpring——Perennial
Mint6–8 weeksSpring——Perennial
Asparagus—Late winter–early spring (crowns)——2–3 yrs
Rhubarb————Not recommended
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Dates are general guidelines based on USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. Always adjust for your local conditions and microclimate.

Source: Homestead Calculators — homesteadcalc.com