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USDA Zone 5B

Zone 5B Planting Calendar — April 17 to October 26

Zone 5b offers reliable four-season weather with a growing season of approximately 165–180 days. Last frost typically clears by mid-April, giving gardeners a productive window through late October. Starting warm-season crops indoors and choosing early-maturing varieties makes the most of the season.

Zone 5B at a glance: Last frost averages April 17 (range Mar 30–May 5). First fall frost averages October 26. Growing season is 192 days. Start warm-season crops indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after April 17.
Updated May 14, 2026 · Frost data from NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
Last Spring Frost
April 17
Range: Mar 30 – May 5
First Fall Frost
October 26
Range: Oct 10 – Nov 10
Growing Season
192 days
Avg. frost-free window
Winter Low
-15° to -10°F
Average minimum temp
Reference City
Kansas City, MO
Climate data source
Annual Rainfall
42"
Regular pattern

Zone 5B Planting Calendar — All Crops

Dates based on April 17 average last frost. Start indoors dates assume seed starting under grow lights or in a warm window. All dates are averages — adjust based on your specific microclimate and the current year's weather.

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

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States in Zone 5B

Zone 5B spans parts of these states. Note that zone boundaries run within states — check your specific ZIP code for your exact zone.

Iowa Illinois (north) Indiana (north) Ohio (north) Pennsylvania (mountains) Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Nebraska (east)

What works well in Zone 5B

Zone 5b's 192-day season runs through volatile spring and fall shoulders (last-frost range March 30 to May 5) with humid 90°F summers driving disease pressure. The practical strategy is controlled early planting, soil warming for heat-loving crops, drip irrigation, and supports that keep foliage off wet ground.

Row cover / frost blanket

Critical

Row cover adds frost protection, speeds early growth, and physically excludes insect pests without spraying. Look for spun-bonded fabric with a stated weight and frost rating, UV resistance, and enough width for hoops or low tunnels.

Source: University of Maryland Extension; University of New Hampshire Extension; Colorado State University Extension

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Plastic mulch for warm-season tomato beds

High

UMN Extension recommends plastic mulch to warm soil for heat-loving crops and reports that red mulch has improved tomato yields by changing the quality of light reflected into the canopy, while black mulch also warms the root zone and suppresses weeds.

Source: UMN Extension

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Drip irrigation / soaker hose kit

High

Every gardener benefits from putting water at the root zone instead of on the leaves, because drip and soaker systems reduce foliar disease pressure by limiting leaf wetness and soil splash. A quality kit should include a backflow preventer, filter, pressure reducer, and UV-resistant tubing.

Source: Iowa State University Extension; Colorado State University Extension; UMass Extension

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Heavy-duty tomato cage

High

University of Maryland Extension says most gardeners prefer staking, trellising, or caging tomatoes because it uses less space, reduces fruit rots, makes harvesting easier, and increases yield per garden area; Clemson Extension adds that cages improve air circulation and reduce disease spread. For indeterminate tomatoes that keep elongating and setting fruit all season, a heavy cage is a structural need, not just a convenience, because it keeps foliage and fruit off the soil while supporting continuous vertical growth.

Source: University of Maryland Extension; Clemson Cooperative Extension

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