Planting Calendar
Enter your ZIP code or pick your zone to see exactly when to start seeds indoors, direct-sow, and expect harvest.
December
| Plant | Start indoors | Direct sow / transplant | Est. harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | — | Dec 6 | Aug 3 |
February
| Plant | Start indoors | Direct sow / transplant | Est. harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepper | Feb 28 | May 9 | Jul 23 |
| Onion | Feb 28 | Apr 4 | Jul 13 |
March
| Plant | Start indoors | Direct sow / transplant | Est. harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 14 | May 9 | Jul 18 |
| Kale | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Jun 3 |
| Pea | — | Mar 14 | May 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 14 | Apr 11 | Jun 15 |
| Cabbage | Mar 14 | Apr 11 | Jun 20 |
| Basil | Mar 14 | May 9 | Jul 8 |
| Marigold | Mar 14 | May 2 | Jun 21 |
| Lettuce | Mar 28 | Apr 11 | May 26 |
| Spinach | — | Mar 28 | May 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 28 | Apr 11 | Jun 5 |
| Radish | — | Mar 28 | Apr 22 |
April
| Plant | Start indoors | Direct sow / transplant | Est. harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber | Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 26 |
| Zucchini | Apr 4 | May 2 | Jun 21 |
| Carrot | — | Apr 4 | Jun 13 |
| Beet | — | Apr 4 | May 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 11 | May 31 |
| Dill | — | Apr 18 | Jun 12 |
May
| Plant | Start indoors | Direct sow / transplant | Est. harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Squash | — | May 2 | Aug 10 |
| Pumpkin | — | May 2 | Aug 20 |
| Bush Beans | — | May 2 | Jun 26 |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 2 | Jul 16 |
| Nasturtium | — | May 2 | Jun 26 |