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USDA Zone 10B

Zone 10B Planting Calendar — Year-Round Growing

Zone 10b is effectively frost-free, so there is no last-frost date to plan around. Growing runs year-round and the real constraints are heat and water. The zone spans two very different climates — Mediterranean southern California, dry all summer, and south Florida, wet all summer — so local rainfall patterns matter more than the zone number.

Zone 10B at a glance: This zone has no freeze on record, so there is no last-frost date to plan around and the growing year never closes. Timing is driven by heat and the wet season instead: the productive window runs roughly October 1 to February 28, and midsummer is the off-season.
Frost Risk
None
No freeze on record
Main Planting Window
Feb 15
Start of the dry season
Growing Season
Year-round
Limited by heat, not by cold
Winter Low
35° to 40°F
Average minimum temp
Reference City
Los Angeles, CA
Climate data source
Annual Rainfall
15"
Winter peaked pattern

NOAA Frost Probability for Zone 10B

Computed across 473 ZIP codes in Zone 10B · Composite generated Aug 12, 2026 | NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals (released 2021) | Threshold: minimum temperature at or below 32°F (NCEI element TMIN-PRBLST-T32F) — some crops are damaged above 32°F too, depending on duration, humidity, wind, and crop sensitivity
In Zone 10B, the last spring frost most likely lands on January 11. There's a 10% chance it could happen as late as February 10, and a 10% chance it's already done by December 19. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 473 ZIP codes in Zone 10B.
Earliest (10% by)
Dec 19
10% chance frost is done by this date
Typical (50% by)
Jan 11
50% chance frost is done by this date
Latest (90% by)
Feb 10
90% chance frost is done by this date
Zone 10B last-frost probability curve Cumulative probability curve showing the likelihood that the last spring frost has occurred by each date in Zone 10B. P10 (10% probability) is December 19, P50 (50%, the median) is January 11, P90 (90%) is February 10. Source: NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals. 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Nov 29 Dec 15 Dec 30 Jan 15 Jan 30 Feb 15 Mar 2 Probability (%) Date P10: Dec 19 P50: Jan 11 P90: Feb 10

Swipe the chart to see the full date range

How we calculate this

NOAA provides station-level Climate Normals. NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) records daily minimum temperatures at thousands of U.S. weather stations and publishes, for each station, the probability that the last spring frost has occurred by each calendar date — based on 30 years of observations (1991–2020). These per-station probability percentiles are the primary data.

SoilStack aggregates those station-level normals into a per-USDA-zone composite. For each ZIP code in Zone 10B, we identify nearby NOAA stations, weight each station's contribution by inverse-distance squared to the ZIP centroid, build a per-ZIP composite from those weighted station percentiles, and then aggregate every per-ZIP composite in the zone into a single zone-level composite using a weighted circular mean for dates and a weighted arithmetic mean for numeric values like growing-season length.

For Zone 10B specifically, this composite was aggregated across 473 contributing ZIP codes (of 751 total ZIP codes assigned to this zone in the USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map).

Read the full methodology →

Data sources

NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals — the authoritative U.S. climatological dataset, released by NOAA in 2021 and covering frost-date probabilities at six temperature thresholds and nine probability percentiles for thousands of stations nationwide. Dataset identifier: gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619.

Methodology paper: Palecki, M., Durre, I., Applequist, S., Arguez, A., Lawrimore, J. (2021). U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals (1991–2020). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

Station ↔ ZIP crosswalk: built from NOAA’s GHCN station inventory and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ZCTA Gazetteer (public domain) using great-circle distance with inverse-distance-squared weighting.

Live freeze outlook: National Weather Service (NWS) public forecast API, for the location of a ZIP you enter. Used only within about 7 days of a forecast freeze, the range an NWS point forecast reaches; without a ZIP, or outside that window, the chart shows the NOAA climate normal alone.

View the NOAA NCEI dataset →

How to read this chart

The curve shows the cumulative probability that the last spring frost has occurred by each date. It rises from 0% (no chance frost is done that early) to 100% (essentially certain frost has occurred by that late date).

Three reference points are highlighted:

  • P10 (Dec 19) — the earliest date by which there’s a 10% chance the last frost is already done. Gardeners willing to take risk on early planting anchor decisions here.
  • P50 (Jan 11) — the median. Half of historical years had their last frost on or before this date. This is the “Typical” reference.
  • P90 (Feb 10) — the date by which there’s a 90% chance frost is done. Risk-averse gardeners planting frost-sensitive crops use this date as their go-ahead signal.

For most warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil, beans), waiting until the P50 to P90 window is the conservative call. Hardier crops can go in around P10.

The typical last-frost line. The P50 marker is the climate-normal center — the median last-frost date from 30 years of NOAA data. If you enter your ZIP and a freeze is within the 7-day National Weather Service window, a separate marker shows that forecast freeze for your location. A forecast freeze is not necessarily the season’s last: later freezes remain possible.

Limitations

Climate normals plus a short-range forecast blend. The probability curve reflects the climatological baseline from 1991–2020: what’s likely in a typical year. The optional freeze outlook adds the live NWS forecast for your ZIP when a freeze is within about 7 days, the range where a genuine point forecast exists. Without a ZIP, or beyond that horizon, the chart stays on the climate normal, because no forecast can reliably see further out. An early warm spell does not move the estimate earlier on its own, since last frost dates do not reliably track spring warmth.

Microclimate variation. A zone composite represents the weighted average across hundreds of stations. Your specific ZIP may run several days warmer or cooler than the zone average due to elevation, water proximity, urban heat island, or local topography.

Station density. Zone 10B has dense NOAA station coverage. Some zones with sparser ZIP-level coverage (Alaska, parts of the desert Southwest) rely on fewer mapped ZIPs and should be interpreted with slightly more caution.

Data refresh cycle. NOAA releases new Climate Normals on a 10-year cycle. The current 1991–2020 dataset will be superseded by the 2001–2030 release expected in 2031.

Data source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Annual/Seasonal Climate Normals (1991-2020). Dataset ID gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619. Methodology: Palecki et al. (2021). License: NOAA NODD (public domain, no endorsement).

First Fall Frost for Zone 10B

Data current as of Aug 12, 2026
In Zone 10B, the first fall frost most likely arrives on January 4, 2027. There's a 10% chance it comes as early as December 14, and a 10% chance it holds off until February 3. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 473 ZIP codes in Zone 10B.
Earliest (10% by)
Dec 14
10% chance frost has arrived by this date
Typical (50% by)
Jan 4
50% chance frost has arrived by this date
Latest (90% by)
Feb 3
90% chance frost has arrived by this date

Planning ahead

The typical first fall frost is around January 4 in Zone 10B, somewhere between December 14 and February 3. That is the climate-normal center from 30 years of NOAA data. Enter your ZIP above for a forecast tied to your location when a freeze is within the 7-day window.

Zone 10B Planting Calendar — All Crops

Dates are anchored to the start of the dry season rather than to a last-frost date, because this zone has no frost. All dates are averages — adjust for your own site and the current year's weather.

Plant Type Start Indoors Transplant / Direct Sow Harvest Window
A
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
AC Wendy Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Ace 55 Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Acorn Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 13 – Jun 2
African Flake Daisy Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 15 Transplant May 16 – May 26
Aji Amarillo Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Aji Dulce Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 19
Alaska Early Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 21 – Mar 26
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
Albion Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Alfalfa Cover Crop cover crop Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 12 – Apr 22
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 3 – Jun 2
All Sweet Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – May 28
All Year Round lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 17, 2027 – Feb 26, 2027
All Year Round Cauliflower brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Allstar Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Amarillo Oro Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23
Amarillo Yellow Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 1
America lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Amish Paste Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 14 – May 25
Anaheim Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 17 – May 25
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Angelica herb Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant May 6 – May 16
Anise herb Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2 – Jun 22
Anise hyssop leaves and flowers flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Anna Russian Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10
Armenian Cucumber cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – May 3
Arroyo Lupine Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 11 – May 31
Ashley Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 23
Astro Arugula lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Atkinson Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 22
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 26 – May 16
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20
Autumn King Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 1 – May 6
B
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16 – May 16
Baby Blue Hubbard Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Baby Cakes Blackberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Baby's Breath Flowers flower Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Bachelor's button edible flowers flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 16 – May 6
Banana Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23
Banana Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 7 – May 17
Barletta, Pearly White Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant May 1 – May 6
Basil Herb Mix herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 13
Bay Laurel herb Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Beauregard Sweet Potato root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow May 23 – Jun 7
Beauty Pink Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 17
Beauty Purple Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 17
Beauty White Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 17
Bee Balm flower Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 25
Beit Alpha Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 28
Better Boy Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Big Beef Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10
Big Bertha Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 17 – May 20
Big Boy Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 18
Big Jim Hatch Chile pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
Big Max Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 17 – Jun 22
Big Rainbow Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 4
Birds Eye Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 9 – Jun 19
Bitter melons vegetable Feb 15 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 30
Black Beauty Eggplant vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out May 1 – May 16
Black Beauty Zucchini squash Jan 29 Feb 26 Transplant Apr 12 – Apr 22
Black Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 4 – May 15
Black Diamond Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23
Black From Tula Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25
Black Krim Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens microgreen Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Mar 8 – Mar 13
Black Pearl Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5
Black Seeded Simpson lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Black-Eyed Pea legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 28 – May 3
Black-Eyed Susan flower Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Blazing Star Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Blonde de Paris lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Bloody Butcher Corn vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 9 – Jun 19
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 5, 2027
Blue Curled Scotch lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Blue Flax Flowers flower Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Blue Lake Bush Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 21
Blue Lake Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 29 – May 8
Bok Choy lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Boltardy Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
Bonny Best Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Borage flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 11 – May 1
Borlotti Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 28
Boston Pickling Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Bouquet Dill herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 23 – Apr 7
Bradley Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Brightwell Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Broad Windsor Fava Bean legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 20
Broadleaf Classic lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Broadleaf Sorrel lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Broccolini brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 20 – May 10
Brunswick Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 22 – May 2
Brussels Sprouts brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 19
Buckwheat cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Mar 17 – Apr 1
Bull's Blood Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 11
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23
Burgundy Boston lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Bush Pickle Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 8 – Apr 16
Buttercrunch lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Butterhead Lettuce lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Butternut Squash squash Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 9 – Jun 29
C
Cal Sweet Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – May 23
Calabrese Broccoli brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Calendula flower Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 6 – Apr 16
California Bluebell flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 21
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
California Wonder Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 19 – May 22
Calypso Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow May 3 – May 23
Calypso Cilantro herb Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 6 – Apr 11
Calypso Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Camarosa Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Canary Yellow lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Cantaloupe melon Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Caraway herb Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle) vegetable Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks allium Jan 11 Feb 1 Transplant May 2 – May 22
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 4 – Jun 29
Caribe Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Carmello Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
Carmen Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 7 – May 27
Carolina Cross Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 28
Carolina Reaper peppers pepper Jan 18 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 2
Caserta Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28
Casper Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10
Catmint herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 4
Celebrity Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 12
Celeste Fig berry Mar 1 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 30
Champion Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 17
Chandler Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Chantenay Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage brassica Jan 11 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 10
Chayote squash vegetable Mar 1 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 29 – Jul 29
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 18 – May 25
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 23
Cherry Belle Radish root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Mar 15 – Mar 24
Cherry Bomb peppers pepper Jan 18 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Chervil herb Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 1 – Mar 11
Chicago Hardy Fig berry Mar 1 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Chinese 5-Color Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) brassica Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 14, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers flower Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 27
Chinese Snake Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 8
Chioggia Beet root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 28
Chives herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 20
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers flower Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 23
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 14
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20
Christmas Lima Bean legume Feb 18 Feb 25 Transplant May 20 – May 26
Cinderella Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 12
Cinnamon Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 13
Clasping Coneflower flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Classic Cumin herb Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2 – Jun 22
Classic Tomatillos vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 13 – May 18
Clemson Spineless Okra vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 11 – Apr 20
Climax Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Cocozelle Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13
Common Milkweed Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Common Sage herb Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Congo Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – May 28
Contender Bush Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 8 – Apr 18
Copenhagen Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Corno di Toro Pepper pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Cosmic Purple Carrot root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 21 – May 8
Cosmos flower Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 26 – May 16
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
County Fair Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 15
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds flower Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16 – May 1
Crego Mix Aster Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 13 – May 23
Creole Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Crimson Clover cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 16 – May 16
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions root vegetable Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16
Crimson Sweet Watermelon melon Feb 15 Plant Out May 6 – May 16
Crisphead lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Crosby's Egyptian Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 16
Crosne tubers root vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Cuban Oregano herb Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Cubanelle Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 9 – May 17
Culinary Turmeric root vegetable Feb 8 Mar 8 Transplant Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 10
Curly Kale lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Curly Parsley herb Jan 11 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 6
Cylindra Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16
D
Daikon Radishes root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 8 – Apr 18
Dandelion herb Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant May 12 – May 22
Danvers Carrot root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow May 3 – May 13
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 17
Dark Green Romaine lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Dark Green Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 13
Dark Opal Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 15
Datil peppers pepper Jan 18 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 19
Delica kabocha squash squash Feb 15 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 4 – Jun 19
Delicata Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 13 – Jun 2
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi brassica Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 21 – Mar 26
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi brassica Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 21 – Mar 26
Delicious Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Detroit Dark Red Beet root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 23
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 19
Di Cicco Broccoli brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Dill herb Feb 15 Direct Sow Mar 27 – Apr 11
Diva Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 21
Dolce Fresca Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 10
Dragon Tongue Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 23
Drumhead Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant May 2 – May 12
Dukat Dill herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 23
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Dutch Yellow Shallots allium Jan 11 Jan 18 Transplant Apr 18 – May 18
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
Dwarf Long Pod Okra vegetable Mar 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 2 – May 7
E
Earliglow Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Early Girl Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 22 – May 2
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage brassica Jan 11 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 10
Early Purple Broccoli brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Early Wonder Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6
Easter Egg Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 19
Echinacea flower Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Edamame legume Feb 22 Direct Sow May 8 – May 28
Egg Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Eight Ball Zucchini squash Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 8 – Apr 18
Elephant Garlic root vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Aug 14 – Oct 13
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Emerald Green Velvet Okra vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – Apr 28
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
Endive / Escarole lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
English Lavender herb Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
English Lavender (companion planting) flower Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
English Thyme herb Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers flower Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Epazote herb Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 28
Evening Sun Sunflowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 13 – May 23
Everbearing Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23
Evergreen Bunching Onions root vegetable Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15
Evergreen Parsley herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 12 – Apr 27
F
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 9
Fall Rutabagas root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow May 18 – Jun 2
Fava Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow May 8 – Jun 2
Fenugreek herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 8 – Mar 23
Firecracker Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – Jun 29
Fish Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Five Star Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 2
Flat-Leaf Parsley herb Jan 11 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 16
Floradade Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
Florida Broadleaf lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Florida Giant Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
Florida Market Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Fordhook Giant lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Fort Laramie Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Fortex Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Foxglove Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
French Breakfast Radish root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Mar 15 – Mar 22
French Lamb's Lettuce lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
French Marigold flower Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 6 – Apr 16
French Red Shallots allium Jan 11 Jan 18 Transplant Apr 18 – May 18
French Tarragon herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Fresno Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Full Heart Batavian lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
G
Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 16
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 15
Garlic Chives herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Genovese Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 10
Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – May 28
Georgia Southern Collard Greens lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
German Chamomile herb Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 16 – Apr 21
German Johnson Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers flower Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant May 5 – May 25
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers flower Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant May 6 – May 21
Giant Musselburgh Leeks allium Jan 11 Feb 1 Transplant May 12 – May 17
Giant Red lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29
Ginger root vegetable Feb 8 Mar 8 Transplant Nov 3, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – Apr 28
Globe Gilia Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16 – May 6
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 26
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant May 2
Gochugaru Korean Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 15
Gold Rush Zucchini squash Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 8 – Apr 13
Golden Acre Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 9 – May 15
Golden Beet root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 28
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28
Golden Celery vegetable Jan 18 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – May 28
Golden Detroit Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 16
Golden Globe Turnips root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 6
Golden Hubbard Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 20
Golden Sunray Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Golden Wax Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 23
Grano Red Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15
Grano White Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15
Greek Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 8
Greek Oregano herb Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Green Arrow Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 31 – Apr 5
Green Cabbage brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – Jun 9
Green Envy Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 10
Green Fingers Persian Cucumber cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 23
Green Flesh Honeydew Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Green Globe Artichoke vegetable Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 18
Green Hubbard Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 12
Green Ice lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29
Green Marrow Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
Green Onion vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Green Purslane vegetable Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 13
Green shiso leaves herb Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Green Striped Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Green Wave lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29
Green Zebra Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 18
Gypsy Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 7 – May 12
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H-19 Little Leaf Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 20 – Apr 25
Habanero Pepper pepper Jan 25 Mar 8 Transplant Jun 6 – Jul 6
Hailstone Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 17
Hairy vetch cover crop stands cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 16 – May 16
Hamburg Rooted Parsley herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant May 2 – May 22
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop cover crop Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 30
Harris Model Parsnips root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 16
Harvester Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Heart of Gold Cantaloupe Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Heirloom Red Kuri Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 23 – Jun 2
Henderson Bush Lima Bean legume Feb 18 Feb 25 Transplant Apr 27 – May 6
Herb Fennel herb Feb 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
Highbush Blueberries berry Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 19
Holland Red Shallots allium Jan 11 Jan 18 Transplant Apr 18 – May 18
Homemade Pickles Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 23
Homestead Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 25
Honeoye Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Honey Bee Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30
Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Honeydew Melon melon Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 9 – Jun 24
Horehound Herb herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Horseradish vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Hot Pink lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
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Iceberg lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 21, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Igloo Cauliflower brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7 – Apr 12
Imperial Star Artichoke vegetable Jan 11 Feb 15 Transplant May 16 – May 26
Improved Meyer Lemon berry Mar 1 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15 – Aug 14
Indigo Rose Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 30
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant May 3 – May 13
Italian Large Leaf Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 8
Italian Oregano herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
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Jack Be Little Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 23 – Jun 12
Jacob's Cattle beans legume Feb 22 Direct Sow May 13 – May 23
Jade Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 23
Jalapeño Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
Japanese Eggplant vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 6 – Apr 21
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20
Jersey Knight Asparagus vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Jerusalem artichoke tubers root vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 12
Jewel Strawberries berry Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean legume Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Jul 19 – Aug 8
Jimmy Nardello Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 27 – Jun 6
Jubilee Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Jubilee Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – May 28
Juliet Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 29 – May 1
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Kagraner Sommer lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 11, 2027
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes tomato Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 18
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 5
King Arthur Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 9 – May 15
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean legume Feb 18 Feb 25 Transplant May 24 – May 31
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Kuroda Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26
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Lacinato Kale lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 18, 2027
Lacy Phacelia Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – May 1
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Landreth Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Large Leaf Sorrel lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Leaf Lettuce Mix lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 8
Leek vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out May 26 – Jun 25
Lemon Balm herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 16 – Apr 26
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 14
Lemon Mint Herb herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Verbena herb Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass herb Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 13
Licorice Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 13
Lima Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – May 13
Lime Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 8
Little Fingers Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11
Little Gem lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Little Marvel Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 26 – Mar 29
Lollo Bionda lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Lollo Rossa lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 10
Long Island Cheese Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Long Ping Tung Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – Apr 30
Long Purple Italian Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15
Lovage Herb herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 21 – May 11
Luffa gourds vegetable Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 9 – Jun 29
Luminosa Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Lunar White Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 1 – May 6
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Lunchbox Mini Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 2 – May 7
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Magenta Sunset lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Mammoth Dill herb Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 7
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 3 – Apr 9
Mammoth Sunflower flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 21 – May 6
Manitoba Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – May 5
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Mariachi Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 6 – May 15
Marion Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Marketer Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18
Marketmore 76 Cucumber cucumber Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 28 – May 8
Marvel of Four Seasons lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Matador Viking lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 1, 2027
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes tomato Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 28
Maxibel Filet Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 23
Maximillian Sunflowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop cover crop Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 17
Mesclun Mix lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 14, 2027
Michihili Cabbage brassica Jan 11 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 5
Midnight Snack Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 10
Misty Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Mizuna lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Money Maker Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Monstrueux de Viroflay lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Moon & Stars Red-Flesh Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – Jun 2
Moon & Stars Yellow-Flesh Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – Jun 2
Morris Heading lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 5, 2027
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 25
Mountain Magic Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 12 – May 15
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 4
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil herb Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 8 – May 10
Muncher Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – Apr 28
Mustard Greens lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 19, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Mâche (Corn Salad) lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027
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Nagami Kumquat berry Mar 1 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Nantes Carrot root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 25 – May 8
Napa Cabbage brassica Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027
Napoletano Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15
Nasturtium flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 6 – Apr 21
National Pickling Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 6 – Apr 14
New England Aster Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop cover crop Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 30
New Zealand Spinach lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Noble Giant lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 30, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Nodding Catchfly Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16 – May 16
Nopales pads vegetable Mar 1 Mar 1 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Nutri-Red Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
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O'Neal Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
OG American Flag Leeks allium Jan 11 Feb 1 Transplant May 2 – May 12
Old Fashion lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Orange lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 14
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Orange King Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 26
Oregon Giant Snow Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 5 – Apr 9
Oregon Spring Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 28 – May 10
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 26 – Apr 3
Orion Florence Fennel vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 13 – May 23
Ox-Eye Daisy Flowers flower Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
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Pacific Giant Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 17 – Jun 27
Padron Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 7 – May 12
Pandora Striped Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Paris Market Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 11
Paris Yellow Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
Parsnip root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Jun 2 – Jul 2
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Patio Princess Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 10
Pattypan Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 10 – Apr 18
Paul Robeson tomatoes tomato Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant May 3 – May 18
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
Peppermint herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Pepperoncini Pepper pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
Pesto Perpetuo Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 30
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 1 – Apr 16
Pimento Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – May 30
Pineapple Tomatillos vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 3 – May 13
Pineapple Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 4
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2 – Jun 12
Pink Delicious Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 24
Pink Lemonade Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – May 3
Pistou Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 16 – Jun 5
Plains Coreopsis flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 26
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
Poblano Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Poona Kheera Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 28
Popcorn vegetable Feb 15 Direct Sow May 11 – Jun 15
Potato onion clusters root vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Powderblue Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Powderpuff Aster Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 18
Premier lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Prizewinner Runner Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 15
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 24 – Mar 28
Provider Bush Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 18
Purple Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 25
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
Purple Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
Purple Haze Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – Apr 29
Purple Plum Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 17
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 9
Purple Tomatillos vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 18
Pápalo leaves herb Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 26 – May 6
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Queen Anne's Lace Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 11 – May 26
Queensland Blue Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2 – Jun 22
Quinault Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
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Radicchio lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Mar 10, 2027
Rainbow Corn vegetable Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 7 – Jun 17
Rainbow Mix lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Rambo Radish Microgreens microgreen Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Mar 7 – Mar 11
Rapeseed Cover Crop cover crop Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 18 – Apr 12
Rapini Broccoli Raab brassica Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Rattlesnake Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 3
Red Acre Cabbage brassica Jan 11 Jan 25 Transplant Apr 10 – Apr 15
Red Burgundy Okra vegetable Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – Apr 30
Red Burgundy Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 5 – Jun 15
Red Cabbage brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – Jun 19
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – Jun 14
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Red Cherry Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Red Garnet Amaranth vegetable Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 23
Red Leaf Lettuce lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Red Pear Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
Red Pontiac Potato root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow May 23 – Jun 12
Red Prairie Mexican Hat Flowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Red Robin Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25
Red Romaine lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Red Rubin Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 12
Red Russian Kale lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Red Vein Sorrel lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Red Velvet Leaf Basil herb Feb 8 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 13
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Rio Grande Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Roma II Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 22
Roma VF Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Romaine Lettuce lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 18, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Roman Chamomile herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Romanesco brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – Jun 9
Romano Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 23 – May 1
Roselle calyces and leaves vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant Jul 22 – Aug 21
Rosemary herb Mar 1 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 8
Round Mauve Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Mar 25 – Apr 9
Ruby Red lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Rue herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Russian Tarragon herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
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Sakura Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – Apr 30
Salad Bowl Green lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 2, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Salad Burnet herb Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Salad Bush Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 20 – Apr 21
San Andreas Strawberries berry Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
San Marzano Tomatoes tomato Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant May 18 – May 28
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Savoy Perfection Cabbage brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant May 2 – May 7
Scarlet Flax Flowers flower Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 28 – Apr 12
Scarlet Runner Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
Scarlet Sage Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Seascape Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Shallot vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out May 16 – Jun 15
Shasta Daisy Flowers flower Jan 11 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Shelling Pea legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – May 3
Shishito Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 8 Transplant May 7 – May 12
Showy Pink Ladies Evening Primrose Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) lettuce Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Mar 13 – Mar 28
Siberian Dwarf lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Signet marigold edible flowers flower Feb 15 Direct Sow Apr 16 – Apr 21
Silver Queen Sweet Corn vegetable Feb 15 Direct Sow May 16 – May 18
Single Mix China Aster Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 3 – May 13
Slenderette Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 16 – Apr 20
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 15 – Mar 27
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers flower Feb 1 Feb 8 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Snow Crown Cauliflower brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 20 – Apr 30
Snow Pea legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 15 – May 3
Snow White Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
Soapwort flower Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Softneck Garlic root vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Oct 13 – Nov 12
Solar Yellow Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26 – May 1
Southport Red Globe Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15
Southport White Globe Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – Apr 28
Spaghetti Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 21 – Jun 2
Spanish Sweet White Onions root vegetable Jan 18 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 5 – Jun 15
Sparkle Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Sparkler Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 17
Sparky Mix Marigolds flower Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 26
Spearmint herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens microgreen Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Mar 9 – Mar 15
Spicy Globe Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10
St. Valery Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26
Stevia herb Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Straight Eight Cucumber cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – Apr 28
Stupice Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5
Sugar Ann Snap Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 18 – Mar 22
Sugar Baby Watermelon melon Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Sugar Pie Pumpkin squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 23 – Jun 12
Sugar Snap Pea legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – May 3
Summer Bibb lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 8, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Jun 15 – Aug 14
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop cover crop Feb 22 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 30
Summer Savory herb Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 28
Sun Gold Sunflowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 13 – May 28
Sun Gold Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 27 – May 5
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
SunChocola Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 10
Sungella Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 10
Sunray Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Sunshine Blue Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Sunshine Kabocha Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow May 28 – Jun 2
Sunspot Sunflowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – May 3
Surecrop Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Suyo Long Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – Apr 28
Sweet 100 Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 5
Sweet Alyssum flower Feb 15 Plant Out Mar 27 – Apr 11
Sweet Marjoram herb Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 23
Sweet Million Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 5
Sweet Success Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 17 – Apr 21
Sweet Treats Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 15
Swiss Chard lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
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Tabasco Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 26
Tall Utah 52-70 Celery vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out May 26 – Jun 25
Tango lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 16, 2027 – Jan 24, 2027
Tansy herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Tasty Jade Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 17
Tatsoi lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 9, 2027 – Jan 29, 2027
Tavera Filet Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 17
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28 – May 1
Tendercrisp Celery vegetable Jan 18 Feb 22 Transplant May 18 – Jun 2
Tendergreen lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 28
Tendergreen Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Tendersweet Carrots root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 26
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 23 – May 28
Tepin Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Jun 29 – Sep 17
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion root vegetable Dec 14 Jan 18 Transplant May 3 – May 13
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant May 1 – May 21
Thai Basil herb Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 30 – May 5
Thai Hot Peppers pepper Jan 25 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Thessaloniki Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 20
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean legume Feb 18 Feb 25 Transplant May 1 – May 11
Tifblue Blueberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Tiger Eye Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow May 13 – May 23
Tigerella Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 25 – May 10
Tiny Tim Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant Apr 15 – Apr 25
Tom Thumb lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 23, 2027
Tom Watson Watermelon melon Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
Tomatillo vegetable Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 16 – May 11
Tongue of Fire Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – May 28
Top Crop Bush Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 13 – Apr 18
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat) vegetable Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Mar 24 – Apr 8
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers pepper Jan 18 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – Jun 29
Tristar Strawberry berry Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Tropical Milkweed Flowers flower Jan 25 Feb 22 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
Trucker's Favorite Corn vegetable Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 18
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes tomato Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 5 – May 10
Turkish Orange Eggplant vegetable Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – May 30
Turnip root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 23
Tuscany Black lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
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Vates Collard lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Vates Kale lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 3, 2027 – Feb 8, 2027
Velvet Queen Sunflowers flower Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 23
Verde Tomatillos vegetable Feb 1 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 18
Vermont Cranberry Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 28 – May 28
Verona Red lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi brassica Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 21 – Mar 31
Vienna White Kohlrabi brassica Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 31
Vietnamese Coriander herb Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 27 – Apr 16
Viola and pansy edible flowers flower Dec 28 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 12
Violetta Purple Cauliflower brassica Jan 18 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 7
VR Moscow Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 20 – May 30
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Waltham 29 Broccoli brassica Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 30
Wando Pea legume Jan 18 Jan 25 Transplant Mar 29 – Apr 3
Watermelon Radishes root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 28
Wautoma Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23
Wee Be Little Pumpkin squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 28
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 6 – Apr 16
White Boston lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 24, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
White Cherry Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
White Cloud Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 15
White clover living mulch cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Perennial — see plant page
White Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Jun 2
White Detroit Beets root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 16
White Emergo Runner Pole Bean legume Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 8 – May 13
White Icicle Radishes root vegetable Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Mar 17 – Mar 27
White Lisbon Bunching Onions root vegetable Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 21
White Marrow Summer Squash squash Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant May 18
White Wonder Cucumber cucumber Feb 15 Feb 22 Transplant Apr 18 – Apr 23
Winner Kohlrabi brassica Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Winter Density lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Winter Giant lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Jan 29, 2027 – Feb 3, 2027
Winter rye cover crop stands cover crop Feb 15 Direct Sow Aug 14 – Sep 23
Winter Savory herb Feb 22 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Wisconsin SMR 58 Cucumbers cucumber Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 18 – Apr 21
Witloof White lettuce Dec 15 Direct Sow Mar 31, 2027 – Apr 23, 2027
Wormwood herb Jan 25 Feb 15 Transplant Perennial — see plant page
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Yard Long Bean legume Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 23 – May 23
Yarrow flower Feb 15 Plant Out Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Yellow Crookneck Squash squash Feb 22 Direct Sow Apr 13 – Apr 23
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 15 – May 25
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 25 – May 30
Yellow Pear Tomatoes tomato Feb 8 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 30 – Jun 29
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers flower Feb 8 Feb 15 Transplant Apr 11 – Apr 26
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop cover crop Jan 25 Feb 1 Transplant Apr 2 – May 2
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers pepper Feb 1 Mar 1 Transplant May 10 – May 20
Yukon Gold Potato root vegetable Feb 22 Direct Sow May 13 – Jun 2
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Zinnia flower Feb 15 Plant Out Apr 16 – May 16

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