When is the last frost in USDA Zone 6B?

The average last spring frost in Zone 6B is April 23 (range April 9 to May 10). Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals aggregated across USDA Zone 6B.

When is the first fall frost in Zone 6B?

The average first fall frost in Zone 6B is October 20, with a range from Oct 6 to Nov 2. Aggregated across the same NOAA stations as the spring figure.

How long is the growing season in Zone 6B?

The frost-free growing season in Zone 6B runs from approximately April 23 to October 20, a span of about 178 days.

When should I start seeds indoors in Zone 6B?

In Zone 6B, start tomatoes and peppers indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date of April 23. That means starting seeds in mid-winter to early spring depending on your specific transplant targets.

USDA Zone 6B

Zone 6B Planting Calendar — April 23 to October 20

Zone 6b enjoys a long growing season, with last frost typically clearing in spring and first frost holding off until autumn. The wide window supports a broad variety of crops, and mild spring weather makes this zone particularly rewarding for cool-season vegetables direct-sown outdoors early.

Zone 6B at a glance: Last frost averages April 23 (range April 9 to May 10). First fall frost averages October 20. That is a frost-free span of about 178 days. Start warm-season crops indoors 6–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after April 23.

Last Spring Frost

April 23

range April 9 to May 10

First Fall Frost

October 20

Range: Oct 6 – Nov 2

Growing Season

178 days

Frost-free days between the dates above

Winter Low

-5° to 0°F

Average minimum temp

Reference City

Richmond, VA

Climate data source

Annual Rainfall

44"

Regular pattern

NOAA Frost Probability for Zone 6B

Computed across 4,562 ZIP codes in Zone 6B · 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 6B, the last spring frost most likely lands on April 23. There's a 10% chance it could happen as late as May 10, and a 10% chance it's already done by April 9. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 4,562 ZIP codes in Zone 6B.

Earliest (10% by)

Apr 9

10% chance frost is done by this date

Typical (50% by)

Apr 23

50% chance frost is done by this date

Latest (90% by)

May 10

90% chance frost is done by this date

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 6B, 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 6B specifically, this composite was aggregated across 4,562 contributing ZIP codes (of 5,263 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 (Apr 9) — 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 (Apr 23) — the median. Half of historical years had their last frost on or before this date. This is the “Typical” reference.
P90 (May 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 6B 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 6B

Data current as of Aug 12, 2026

In Zone 6B, the first fall frost most likely arrives on October 20, 2026. There's a 10% chance it comes as early as October 6, and a 10% chance it holds off until November 2. These probabilities come from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, weighted across every NOAA station serving the 4,562 ZIP codes in Zone 6B.

Earliest (10% by)

Oct 6

10% chance frost has arrived by this date

Typical (50% by)

Oct 20

50% chance frost has arrived by this date

Latest (90% by)

Nov 2

90% chance frost has arrived by this date

Planning ahead

The typical first fall frost is around October 20 in Zone 6B, somewhere between October 6 and November 2. 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 6B Planting Calendar — All Crops

Dates based on April 23 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
A
Abe Lincoln Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
AC Wendy Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Ace 55 Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Acorn Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Aug 8
Adams Elderberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Adirondack Blue Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 26
Adirondack Blue Potato (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 27
African Flake Daisy Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 22 – Aug 1
Aji Amarillo Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Aji Dulce Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Aug 25
Alaska Early Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Alaska Early Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Alaska Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Albion Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Alexandria Alpine Strawberry	berry	Mar 19	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Alfalfa Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
All Season Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 18 – Jun 28
All Season Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
All Sorts Surprise Mix Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Aug 8
All Sweet Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
All Year Round Cauliflower	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
All Year Round Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
All Year Round Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 24 – Jun 2
All Year Round Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 13
Allstar Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Amarillo Oro Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Amarillo Yellow Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14
Amarillo Yellow Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
America Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 3 – May 15
America Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Amish Paste Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 20 – Jul 31
Anaheim Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 23 – Jul 31
Ancho Grande Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Angelica	herb	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 12 – Jul 22
Angelica (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Anise	herb	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 28
Anise hyssop leaves and flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Anna Russian Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16
Armenian Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Arroyo Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 17 – Aug 6
Ashley Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Asian Tempest Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Astro Arugula	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 11 – Apr 30
Astro Arugula (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 10
Atkinson Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 28
Aunt Molly's Ground Cherry	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 2 – Jul 22
Aunt Ruby's German Green Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26
Autumn King Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 19
Autumn King Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
B
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 22
Baby Blue Eyes Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Baby Blue Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Baby Cakes Blackberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Baby's Breath Flowers	flower	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Bachelor's button edible flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 12
Bachelor's button edible flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Banana Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Banana Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 13 – Jul 23
Barletta, Pearly White Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 7 – Jul 12
Barletta, Pearly White Onions (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Basil Herb Mix	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jun 29 – Jul 19
Bay Laurel	herb	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Beauregard Sweet Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 13
Beauty Pink Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 25 – May 30
Beauty Pink Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Beauty Purple Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 25 – May 30
Beauty Purple Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Beauty White Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 25 – May 30
Beauty White Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Bee Balm	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Jul 31
Beit Alpha Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jul 4
Berry Blue honeyberry shrubs	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Better Boy Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
Bhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Big Beef Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16
Big Bertha Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 23 – Jul 26
Big Boy Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 24
Big Jim Hatch Chile	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
Big Max Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 23 – Aug 28
Big Rainbow Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 10
Birds Eye Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 15 – Aug 25
Bitter melons	vegetable	Apr 23	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Aug 5
Black Beauty Eggplant	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 7 – Jul 22
Black Beauty Zucchini	squash	Apr 6	May 4 Transplant	Jun 18 – Jun 28
Black Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 10 – Jul 21
Black Diamond Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Black From Tula Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31
Black Krim Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens	microgreen	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	May 14 – May 19
Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 13
Black Pearl Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11
Black Salsify	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 6
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 16
Black-Eyed Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 9
Black-Eyed Susan	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Blazing Star Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Blonde de Paris Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Blonde de Paris Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Blondkopfchen Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Bloody Butcher Corn	vegetable	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Aug 15 – Aug 25
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 12
Bloomsdale Longstanding Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 22
Blue Curled Scotch Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Blue Curled Scotch Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Blue Flax Flowers	flower	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Blue Lake Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 27
Blue Lake Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 5 – Jul 14
Bluecrop Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Bluegold Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Blueray Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Bok Choy	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 20
Bok Choy (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Boltardy Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Boltardy Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Bonny Best Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Borage	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 7
Borlotti Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Boston Pickling Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Bouquet Dill	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	May 29 – Jun 13
Bouquet Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Bradley Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Brandywine Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Brightwell Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Brilliant Celeriac	root vegetable	Mar 12	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 11 – Aug 21
Broad Windsor Fava Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 24
Broad Windsor Fava Bean (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
Broadleaf Classic Endive	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Broadleaf Classic Endive (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 19
Broadleaf Full Heart Batavian Endive (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Broadleaf Sorrel	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Broccolini	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jun 26 – Jul 16
Broccolini (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Brunswick Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 28 – Jul 8
Brunswick Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Brunswick Lowbush Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Brussels Sprouts	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 25
Buckwheat	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	May 23 – Jun 7
Bull's Blood Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 12 – Jun 17
Bull's Blood Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Burgundy Boston Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 15
Burgundy Boston Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Bush Pickle Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 22
Buttercrunch Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 6 – May 15
Buttercrunch Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Butterhead Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 25
Butterhead Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Butternut Squash	squash	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 15 – Sep 4
C
Cal Sweet Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Jul 29
Calabrese Broccoli	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Calabrese Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Calendula	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Calendula (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
California Bluebell	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jun 27
California Bluebell (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
California Giant Mix Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
California Wonder Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 25 – Jul 28
Calypso Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 29
Calypso Cilantro	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 17
Calypso Cilantro (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Calypso Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Camarosa Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Canary Bird Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Canary Yellow Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Candy Onion	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Cantaloupe	melon	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Caraway	herb	—	Apr 2 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Cardoon (Purple Artichoke Thistle)	vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Carentan Leeks	allium	Mar 19	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 8 – Jul 28
Caribbean Red Scotch Bonnet Pepper	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Aug 10 – Sep 4
Caribe Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Carmello Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
Carmen Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 13 – Aug 2
Carolina Cross Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 3
Carolina Reaper peppers	pepper	Mar 26	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 6
Cascadia Sugar Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 7
Caserta Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4
Casper Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16
Catalogna Chicory	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15
Catalogna Chicory (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Catmint	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Catnip Herb	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Cayenne Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 10
Celebrity Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 18
Celeste Fig	berry	—	May 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chadwick's Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Aug 5
Champion Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 25 – May 30
Champion Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Chandler Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chandler Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chantenay Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9
Chantenay Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage	brassica	Mar 19	Apr 2 Transplant	Jun 16
Charleston Wakefield Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Chayote squash	vegetable	May 7	May 7 Transplant	Sep 4 – Oct 4
Chengdu Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Cherokee Purple Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 24 – Jul 31
Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 29
Cherry Belle Radish	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 21 – May 30
Cherry Belle Radish (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Cherry Bomb peppers	pepper	Mar 26	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Cherry Queen Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Chervil	herb	—	Apr 2 Direct Sow	May 7 – May 17
Chervil (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Chesnok Red Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Chicago Hardy Fig	berry	—	May 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chickasaw Blackberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chinese 5-Color Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan)	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 20 – May 10
Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers	flower	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 13 – Jul 3
Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
Chinese Snake Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14
Chioggia Beet	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Chioggia Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Chives	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Chocolate Bell Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 26
Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 29
Chocolate Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Chocolate Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 20
Chocolate Stripes Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26
Christmas Lima Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 23 – Jul 29
Cinderella Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 18
Cinnamon Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 19
Clasping Coneflower	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Classic Cumin	herb	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 28
Classic Tomatillos	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 19 – Jul 24
Clemson Spineless Okra	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 17 – Jun 26
Cocozelle Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19
Common Milkweed Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Common Sage	herb	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Concord grape vines	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Congo Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Contender Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 24
Copenhagen Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Copenhagen Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Corno di Toro Pepper	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Cosmic Purple Carrot	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 27 – Jul 14
Cosmic Purple Carrot (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Cosmos	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 2 – Jul 22
Cosmos Sensations Mix Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 2 – Jul 7
Costoluto Genovese Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
County Fair Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 21
Crackerjack Mix Marigolds	flower	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 22 – Jul 7
Crego Mix Aster Flowers	flower	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Creole Red Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Creole Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Crimson Cherry Rhubarb Root	vegetable	Mar 19	Mar 26 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Crimson Clover	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 22
Crimson Clover (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions	root vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 22
Crimson Forest Bunching Onions (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Crimson Sweet Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 12 – Jul 22
Crisphead Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 28 – Jun 4
Crisphead Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Crosby's Egyptian Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 17 – Jun 22
Crosby's Egyptian Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Crosne tubers	root vegetable	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Cuban Oregano	herb	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Cubanelle Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 15 – Jul 23
Culinary Turmeric	root vegetable	Apr 16	May 14 Transplant	Jan 9, 2027 – Mar 10, 2027
Cupid Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 16
Curly Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 25
Curly Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Curly Parsley	herb	Mar 19	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 2 – Jul 12
Curly Parsley (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Cylindra Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 22
Cylindra Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
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Daikon Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 24
Daikon Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Dandelion	herb	—	Apr 2 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Danish Ballhead Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 18 – Jul 28
Danvers Carrot	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 19
Danvers Carrot (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 8 – Jun 23
Dark Green Italian Giant Parsley (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – May 30
Dark Green Romaine Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Dark Green Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19
Dark Opal Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 21
Datil peppers	pepper	Mar 26	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Aug 25
Delica kabocha squash	squash	Apr 23	May 7 Transplant	Aug 10 – Aug 25
Delicata Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Aug 8
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Delicatesse Blue Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Delicatesse White Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Delicious Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Detroit Dark Red Beet	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Detroit Dark Red Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Devils Tongue Yellow Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Aug 25
Di Cicco Broccoli	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Di Cicco Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Dill	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 2 – Jun 17
Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Diva Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 27
Dolce Fresca Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 16
Dragon Tongue Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Drumhead Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 8 – Jul 18
Dukat Dill	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	May 19 – May 29
Dukat Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Duke Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
Dutch Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Dutch Yellow Shallots	allium	Mar 19	Mar 26 Transplant	Jun 24 – Jul 24
Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Dwarf Long Pod Okra	vegetable	—	May 14 Direct Sow	Jul 8 – Jul 13
Dwarf Siberian Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 15
Dwarf Siberian Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
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Earliglow Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Early Girl Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jun 28 – Jul 8
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage	brassica	Mar 19	Apr 2 Transplant	Jun 6 – Jun 16
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Early Purple Broccoli	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Early Purple Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Early Wonder Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 12
Early Wonder Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Easter Egg Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 28 – Jun 1
Easter Egg Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 2
Echinacea	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Edamame	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Aug 3
Egg Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Eight Ball Zucchini	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 24
Elephant Garlic	root vegetable	—	Sep 22 Plant Out	Mar 21, 2027 – May 20, 2027
Elliott Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Emerald Giant Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Emerald Green Velvet Okra	vegetable	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Jul 1 – Jul 4
Empress of India Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Endive / Escarole	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 25
Endive / Escarole (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
English Lavender	herb	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
English Lavender (companion planting)	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
English Thyme	herb	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
English White Daisy Flowers	flower	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Epazote	herb	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Evening Sun Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Everbearing Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29
Evergreen Bunching Onions	root vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 21
Evergreen Parsley	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 18 – Jul 3
Evergreen Parsley (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
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Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	May 31 – Jun 15
Fairy Dwarf Mix Candytuft Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Fall Rutabagas	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Fava Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Aug 8
Fenugreek	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	May 14 – May 29
Fenugreek (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Firecracker Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Sep 4
Fish Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Five Star Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 8
Flat-Leaf Parsley	herb	Mar 19	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 2 – Jul 22
Flat-Leaf Parsley (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Floradade Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
Florida Broadleaf Mustard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
Florida Broadleaf Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Florida Giant Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Florida Market Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 15
Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Fort Laramie Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Fortex Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Foxglove Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
French Breakfast Radish	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 21 – May 28
French Breakfast Radish (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 29
French Fingerling Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 1
French Lamb's Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
French Lamb's Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
French Marigold	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 12 – Jun 22
French Red Shallots	allium	Mar 19	Mar 26 Transplant	Jun 24 – Jul 24
French Tarragon	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Fresno Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
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Gaillardia Annual Mix Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 2 – Jul 22
Gardener's Delight Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 21
Garlic	root vegetable	Oct 18	Oct 25 Transplant	Jun 22 – Jul 22
Garlic Chives	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Genovese Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 16
Georgia Rattlesnake Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Georgia Southern Collard Greens	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – Jun 9
Georgia Southern Collard Greens (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
German Chamomile	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jun 27
German Chamomile (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
German Johnson Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31
German Red Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Giant Imperial Mix Larkspur Flowers	flower	—	Apr 2 Direct Sow	Jul 11 – Jul 31
Giant Maximum Mix Snapdragon Flowers	flower	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 12 – Jul 27
Giant Musselburgh Leeks	allium	Mar 19	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 18 – Jul 23
Giant Red Mustard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5
Giant Red Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Ginger	root vegetable	Apr 16	May 14 Transplant	Jan 9, 2027 – Mar 10, 2027
Glacier Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1 – Jul 4
Globe Gilia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 12
Globe Gilia Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Glorious Gleam Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 2
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 8
Glory of Enkhuizen Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Gochugaru Korean Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21
Gold Rush Zucchini	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 19
Golden Acre Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Golden Acre Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Golden Bantam Sweet Corn	vegetable	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Jul 15 – Jul 21
Golden Beet	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Golden Beet (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Golden Bush Scallop Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4
Golden Celery	vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Golden Detroit Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 17 – Jun 22
Golden Detroit Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Golden Globe Turnips	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 7 – Jun 12
Golden Globe Turnips (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Golden Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Golden Marconi Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 26
Golden Sunray Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Golden Wax Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 29
Goldrush Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 19 – Aug 28
Grano Red Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 21
Grano White Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 21
Greek Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 14
Greek Oregano	herb	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Green Arrow Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 9
Green Arrow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Green Cabbage	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Aug 15
Green Envy Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 16
Green Fingers Persian Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Green Flesh Honeydew Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Green Globe Artichoke	vegetable	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Green Grape Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 24
Green Hubbard Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 18
Green Ice Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5
Green Ice Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Green Marrow Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Green Mountain Celtuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10
Green Mountain Celtuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Green Onion	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Green Purslane	vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 4 – Jun 19
Green shiso leaves	herb	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Green Striped Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Green Wave Mustard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5
Green Wave Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Green Zebra Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 24
Gypsy Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 13 – Jul 18
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H-19 Little Leaf Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 26 – Jul 1
Habanero Pepper	pepper	Apr 2	May 14 Transplant	Aug 12 – Sep 11
Hailstone Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 30
Hailstone Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Hairy vetch cover crop stands	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 22
Hairy vetch cover crop stands (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Hamburg Rooted Parsley	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jul 8 – Jul 28
Hard Red Wheat Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Apr 2 Direct Sow	Jun 16 – Jul 6
Harris Model Parsnips	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29
Harris Model Parsnips (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Harvester Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Hatch Green Chile (NM 6-4) Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Heart of Gold Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Heirloom Red Kuri Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Henderson Bush Lima Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 30 – Jul 9
Herb Fennel	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 14
Heritage Rainbow Blend Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Heritage Raspberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Highbush Blueberries	berry	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Hillbilly Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31
Holiday Marbles Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Aug 25
Holland Red Shallots	allium	Mar 19	Mar 26 Transplant	Jun 24 – Jul 24
Homemade Pickles Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Homestead Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Jul 31
Honeoye Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Honey Bee Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6
Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Honeycrisp apple trees	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Honeydew Melon	melon	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 15 – Aug 30
Horehound Herb	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Horseradish	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Hot Pink Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Hot Pink Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
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Iceberg Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 28 – Jun 4
Iceberg Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Igloo Cauliflower	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13 – Jun 18
Igloo Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Imperial Star Artichoke	vegetable	Mar 19	Apr 23 Transplant	Jul 22 – Aug 1
Improved Meyer Lemon	berry	—	May 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Inchelium Red Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Indian Spring Mix Hollyhock Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Aug 21 – Oct 20
Indigo Rose Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Aug 5
Invicta gooseberry shrubs	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Isis Candy Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 9 – Jul 19
Issai hardy kiwi vines	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Italian Large Leaf Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jun 29 – Jul 14
Italian Oregano	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
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Jack Be Little Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 18
Jacob's Cattle beans	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Jade Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Jalapeño Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
Japanese Eggplant	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 12 – Jun 27
Jaune Flamme Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26
Jersey Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jersey Knight Asparagus	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jerusalem artichoke tubers	root vegetable	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Jet Star Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 18
Jewel Black Raspberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Jewel Strawberries	berry	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Jicama Mexican Yam Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Sep 17 – Oct 7
Jimmy Nardello Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Aug 2 – Aug 12
Jubilee Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Jubilee Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Juliet Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 5 – Jul 7
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Kagraner Sommer Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 18
Kagraner Sommer Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 28
Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6
Kellogg's Breakfast tomatoes	tomato	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 24
Kennebec Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 29 – Sep 12
Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 11
King Arthur Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 15 – Jul 21
King of the Garden Pole Lima Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 27 – Aug 3
King Richard Leek	allium	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 7
King Richard Leek (fall planting)	allium	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
King's Cure-All Evening Primrose Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Kuroda Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9
Kuroda Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
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Lacinato Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – May 25
Lacinato Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Lacy Phacelia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 7
Lacy Phacelia Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Lanceleaf Coreopsis Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Landreth Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Large Leaf Sorrel	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Large Red Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Leaf Lettuce Mix	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 15
Leaf Lettuce Mix (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Lebanese White Bush Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14
Leek	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Aug 1 – Aug 31
Legacy Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Balm	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 22 – Jul 2
Lemon Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 20
Lemon Mint Herb	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Lemon Verbena	herb	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Lemongrass	herb	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Lettuce Leaf Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 19
Licorice Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 19
Lima Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 19
Lime Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 14
Little Fingers Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24
Little Fingers Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Little Gem Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 16
Little Gem Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 26
Little Marvel Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 2
Little Marvel Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 3
Lollo Bionda Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Lollo Bionda Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Lollo Rossa Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 13 – May 16
Lollo Rossa Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 26
Long Green Louisiana Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 16
Long Island Cheese Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Long Ping Tung Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1 – Jul 6
Long Purple Italian Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21
Lovage Herb	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 27 – Jul 17
Love-in-a-Mist Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
Luffa gourds	vegetable	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Aug 15 – Sep 4
Luminosa Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Lunar White Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 19
Lunar White Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Lunaria Silver Dollar Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Lunchbox Mini Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 8 – Jul 13
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Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Mammoth Dill	herb	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	May 24 – Jun 13
Mammoth Dill (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 7 – Jul 13
Mammoth Melting Sugar Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 14
Mammoth Sandwich Island Salsify	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Sep 27
Mammoth Sunflower	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 27 – Jul 12
Manitoba Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1 – Jul 11
Mara des Bois Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Marglobe Improved Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Marglobe Supreme Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Mariachi Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 12 – Jul 21
Marion Blackberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Marion Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Marketer Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24
Marketmore 76 Cucumber	cucumber	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 14
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 20
Marvel of Four Seasons Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Mary Washington Asparagus	vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Matador Viking Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 8
Matador Viking Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 18
Matt's Wild Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Maxibel Filet Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 29
Maximillian Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
McKana Giants Mix Columbine Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 8 – Jun 23
Medium Red Clover Cover Crop (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Mesclun Mix	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 11 – Apr 20
Mesclun Mix (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Michihili Cabbage	brassica	Mar 19	Apr 2 Transplant	Jun 11
Michihili Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Midnight Snack Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 16
Mild French Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Millennium Asparagus	vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Misty Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Mizuna	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
Mizuna (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Money Maker Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 10
Monstrueux de Viroflay Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Moon & Stars Red-Flesh Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Moon & Stars Yellow-Flesh Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 8
Morris Heading Collard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Jun 4 – Jun 9
Morris Heading Collard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Jul 31
Mountain Magic Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 18 – Jul 21
Mr. Stripey Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 10
Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil	herb	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Mucho Nacho Jalapeño Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 16
Mugwort	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Muncher Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 4
Mustard Greens	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 25 – May 10
Mustard Greens (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Mâche (Corn Salad)	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – Jun 13
Mâche (Corn Salad) (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 24
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Nagami Kumquat	berry	—	May 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Nantes Carrot	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 1 – Jul 14
Nantes Carrot (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Jul 28 Direct Sow	Oct 11
Napa Cabbage	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 30 – Jun 19
Napa Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Napoletano Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21
Nasturtium	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 27
National Pickling Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 12 – Jun 20
New England Aster Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
New Sunn Hemp Cover Crop	cover crop	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Jul 6 – Aug 5
New Zealand Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
New Zealand Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Noble Giant Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 6 – May 10
Noble Giant Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Nodding Catchfly Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 22
Nodding Catchfly Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Nopales pads	vegetable	May 7	May 7 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Northblue Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Northland Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
NuMex Twilight Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Nutri-Red Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 14
Nutri-Red Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
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O'Neal Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
OG American Flag Leeks	allium	Mar 19	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 8 – Jul 18
Old Fashion Mustard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 10
Old Fashion Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Orange Flesh Honeydew Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Orange Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 20
Orange Horizon Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Orange King Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Orange Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Orange Sulphur Cosmos Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 2
Orange Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 15
Orange Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Oregon Giant Snow Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 13
Oregon Giant Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 14
Oregon Spring Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 16
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 7
Oregon Sugar Pod Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 8
Orion Florence Fennel	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Orion Florence Fennel (fall planting)	vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Ox-Eye Daisy Flowers	flower	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Ozark Beauty Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
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Pacific Giant Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 23 – Sep 2
Padron Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 13 – Jul 18
Painted Mountain Flour Corn	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 17
Pandora Striped Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Par-Cel Cutting Celery	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 12 – Jul 17
Par-Cel Cutting Celery (fall planting)	vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
Paris Market Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Paris Market Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Paris Yellow Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
Parsnip	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Sep 7
Pasilla de Oaxaca Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Patio Princess Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 16
Patriot Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Pattypan Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 16 – Jun 24
Paul Robeson tomatoes	tomato	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 9 – Jul 24
Peach Melba Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 22
Peppermint	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Pepperoncini Pepper	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
Pesto Perpetuo Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Aug 5
Petch Siam Thai Eggplant	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 24
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 7 – Jun 22
Phacelia cover crop and bee forage (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Pimento Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 5
Pineapple Tomatillos	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 9 – Jul 19
Pineapple Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 10
Pink Banana Jumbo Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 18
Pink Delicious Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Jul 30
Pink Lemonade Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Pink Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Pinkeye Purple Hull Cowpea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Pistou Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6
Pixie Delight Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 22 – Aug 11
Plains Coreopsis	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jul 2
Planters Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Poblano Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
Polar Bear Zinnia Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Ponderosa Red Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Poona Kheera Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Popcorn	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 17 – Aug 21
Potato onion clusters	root vegetable	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Powderblue Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Powderpuff Aster Flowers	flower	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 24
Premier Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Premier Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Pretty Purple Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Prizewinner Runner Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 21
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 27 – Jul 1
Progress No. 9 Shelling Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 2
Provider Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Purple Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 31
Purple Beauty Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
Purple Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 14
Purple Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Purple Glazer Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Purple Haze Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 12
Purple Haze Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 13
Purple Passion Asparagus	vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Purple Plum Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 28 – May 30
Purple Plum Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Purple Tiger Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Aug 15
Purple Tomatillos	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 24
Pápalo leaves	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 2 – Jul 12
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Queen Anne's Lace Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 17 – Aug 1
Queensland Blue Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8 – Aug 28
Quinault Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
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Radicchio	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – Jun 14
Radicchio (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 25
Rainbow Corn	vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 13 – Aug 23
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Rainbow Mix Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Rambo Radish Microgreens	microgreen	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	May 13 – May 17
Rambo Radish Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 11
Rapeseed Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	May 24 – Jun 18
Rapeseed Cover Crop (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Rapini Broccoli Raab	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 25
Rapini Broccoli Raab (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Raspberry Shortcake	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Rattlesnake Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 9
Red Acre Cabbage	brassica	Mar 19	Apr 2 Transplant	Jun 16 – Jun 21
Red Acre Cabbage (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Red Burgundy Okra	vegetable	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Jul 1 – Jul 6
Red Burgundy Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 11 – Aug 21
Red Cabbage	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Aug 25
Red Caribbean Habanero Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 20
Red Cayenne Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Red Cherry Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Red Currant Tomato	tomato	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 2 – Jul 12
Red Garnet Amaranth	vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Red Lake currant shrubs	berry	Apr 9	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Red Leaf Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 15
Red Leaf Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Red Mushroom Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Red Orach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5
Red Orach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Red Pear Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
Red Pontiac Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 18
Red Prairie Mexican Hat Flowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Red Robin Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1
Red Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – May 30
Red Romaine Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Red Rubin Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 18
Red Russian Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Red Russian Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Red Vein Sorrel	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Red Velvet Leaf Basil	herb	Apr 16	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 4 – Jul 19
Red-Stem Malabar Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 30
Rhubarb	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Rio Grande Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Roma II Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jun 28
Roma VF Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Romaine Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 25 – Jun 4
Romaine Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Roman Chamomile	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Romanesco	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Aug 15
Romano Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 7
Roselle calyces and leaves	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Sep 27 – Oct 13 (before frost)
Rosemary	herb	—	May 7 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Round de Nice Zucchini Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 14
Round Mauve Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	May 31 – Jun 15
Royal Carpet Alyssum Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Royalty Purple Raspberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Ruby Red Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Ruby Red Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Rue	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Russell Mix Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Russian Tarragon	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Rutgers Tomato	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
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Sakura Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1 – Jul 6
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 9 – May 10
Salad Bowl Green Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Salad Burnet	herb	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Salad Bush Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 26 – Jun 27
San Andreas Strawberries	berry	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
San Marzano Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	Jul 24 – Aug 3
Santa Fe Grande Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Savoy Perfection Cabbage	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jul 8 – Jul 13
Scarlet Flax Flowers	flower	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 3 – Jun 18
Scarlet Flax Flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Scarlet Runner Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Scarlet Sage Flowers	flower	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Seascape Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Serrano Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Shallot	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jul 22 – Aug 21
Shasta Daisy Flowers	flower	Mar 19	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Shelling Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 9
Shelling Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Shishito Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 14 Transplant	Jul 13 – Jul 18
Showy Pink Ladies Evening Primrose Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum)	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 15
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Siberian Garlic	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	—
Signet marigold edible flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jun 27
Silver Queen Sweet Corn	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 22 – Jul 24
Single Mix China Aster Flowers	flower	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 9 – Jul 19
Slenderette Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 22 – Jun 26
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	May 21 – Jun 2
Slow-Bolt (Slo-Bolt) Cilantro/Coriander (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 10
Smooth Blue Aster Flowers	flower	—	Apr 16 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Snow Crown Cauliflower	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jun 26 – Jul 6
Snow Crown Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Snow Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 21 – Jul 9
Snow Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Snow White Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 14
Snow White Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Snowball Self-Blanche Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Soapwort	flower	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Softneck Garlic	root vegetable	—	Sep 22 Plant Out	May 20, 2027 – Jun 19, 2027
Solar Yellow Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9 – Jul 14
Solar Yellow Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Southport Red Globe Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 21
Southport White Globe Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 21
Spacemaster Bush Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 4
Spaghetti Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 27 – Aug 8
Spanish Sweet White Onions	root vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 23 Transplant	Aug 11 – Aug 21
Sparkle Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Sparkler Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 25 – May 30
Sparkler Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 31
Sparky Mix Marigolds	flower	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 17 – Jul 2
Spearmint	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens	microgreen	Apr 30	May 7 Transplant	May 15 – May 21
Speckled Pea Shoot Microgreens (fall planting)	microgreen	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Aug 15
Spicy Globe Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16
St. Valery Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9
St. Valery Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Stevia	herb	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Straight Eight Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 4
Stupice Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11
Sugar Ann Snap Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 21 – Jun 25
Sugar Ann Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 26
Sugar Baby Watermelon	melon	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Sugar Pie Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 18
Sugar Snap Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 9
Sugar Snap Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 11 Direct Sow	Oct 20
Summer Bibb Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 20
Summer Bibb Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Summer Carnival Mix Hollyhock Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Aug 21 – Oct 20
Summer Max Mix Cover Crop	cover crop	—	May 7 Direct Sow	Jun 21 – Jul 6
Summer Savory	herb	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Sun Gold Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Aug 3
Sun Gold Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 3 – Jul 11
Sunbright Yellow Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
SunChocola Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 16
Sungella Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 16
Sunray Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Sunshine Blue Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Sunshine Kabocha Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 3 – Aug 8
Sunspot Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 9
Surecrop Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Suyo Long Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 4
Sweet 100 Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 11
Sweet Alyssum	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 2 – Jun 17
Sweet Marjoram	herb	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 29
Sweet Marjoram (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Sweet Million Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 11
Sweet Success Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 23 – Jun 27
Sweet Treats Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 21
Sweet Woodruff	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Swiss Chard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 20
Swiss Chard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
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Tabasco Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
Tall Trailing Mix Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 2
Tall Utah 52-70 Celery	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Aug 1 – Aug 31
Tango Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 22 – Apr 30
Tango Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 10
Tansy	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Tasty Jade Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 23
Tatsoi	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 15 – May 5
Tatsoi (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 15
Tavera Filet Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 23
Taylor Dwarf Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 7
Tendercrisp Celery	vegetable	Mar 26	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 24 – Aug 8
Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4
Tendergreen Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Tendergreen Mustard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
Tendergreen Mustard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Tendersweet Carrots	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 9
Tendersweet Carrots (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Tendersweet Orange Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 29 – Aug 3
Tepin Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Sep 4 – Oct 13 (before frost)
Texas 1015Y SuperSweet Onion	root vegetable	Feb 19	Mar 26 Transplant	Jul 9 – Jul 19
Texas Bluebonnet Lupine Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jul 7 – Jul 27
Thai Basil	herb	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 6 – Jul 11
Thai Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 2	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Thessaloniki Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 26
Thorogreen Bush Lima Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Jul 14
Tifblue Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tiger Eye Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Jul 29
Tigerella Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 1 – Jul 16
Tiny Tim Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jun 21 – Jul 1
Tom Thumb Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 30
Tom Thumb Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Tom Watson Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
Tomatillo	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 22 – Jul 17
Tongue of Fire Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Aug 3
Top Crop Bush Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 24
Top Hat Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Toro Blueberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tri Color Amaranth (Joseph's Coat)	vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 30 – Jun 14
Tri-X 313 Seedless Watermelon	melon	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 27 – Jul 7
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion peppers	pepper	Mar 26	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Sep 4
Triple Crown Blackberry	berry	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tristar Strawberry	berry	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Tropical Milkweed Flowers	flower	Apr 2	Apr 30 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Trucker's Favorite Corn	vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 24
True Watercress	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20
Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Tumbling Tom Red Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 11 – Jul 16
Turkish Orange Eggplant	vegetable	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 5
Turnip	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 29
Turnip (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Tuscany Black Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – Jun 4
Tuscany Black Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
U
Upland Cress	vegetable	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
V
Vates Collard	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 20 – Jun 4
Vates Collard (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 15
Vates Kale	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 10 – May 15
Vates Kale (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 25
Velvet Queen Sunflowers	flower	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 29
Verde Tomatillos	vegetable	Apr 9	Apr 30 Transplant	Jul 14 – Jul 24
Vermont Cranberry Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 4 – Aug 3
Verona Red Chicory	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Jun 14 – Jun 21
Victoria Rhubarb	vegetable	Mar 19	Apr 9 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 15 – May 25
Vienna Purple Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Vienna White Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 25
Vienna White Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Vietnamese Coriander	herb	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 2 – Jun 22
Vietnamese Coriander (fall planting)	herb	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Viola and pansy edible flowers	flower	Mar 5	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 8 – Jun 18
Viola and pansy edible flowers (fall planting)	flower	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 10
Violetta Purple Cauliflower	brassica	Mar 26	Apr 9 Transplant	Jun 13
Violetta Purple Cauliflower (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
VR Moscow Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 26 – Aug 5
W
Waltham 29 Broccoli	brassica	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Aug 5
Waltham 29 Broccoli (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Wando Pea	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 2 – Jul 7
Wando Pea (fall planting)	legume	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 8
Watermelon Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jul 4
Watermelon Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
Wautoma Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29
Wee Be Little Pumpkin	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
West Indian Burr Gherkin Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jul 4
Whirlybird Nasturtium Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 12 – Jun 22
White Boston Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Apr 30 – May 10
White Boston Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
White Cherry Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
White Cloud Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 21
White clover living mulch	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Perennial — see plant page
White Cushaw Crookneck Winter Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Aug 8
White Detroit Beets	root vegetable	Apr 16	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 17 – Jun 22
White Detroit Beets (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
White Emergo Runner Pole Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 14 – Jul 19
White Icicle Radishes	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	May 30 – Jun 9
White Icicle Radishes (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 10
White Lisbon Bunching Onions	root vegetable	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Jun 27
White Lisbon Bunching Onions (fall planting)	root vegetable	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 5
White Marrow Summer Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 24
White Wonder Cucumber	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 29
Winner Kohlrabi	brassica	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 10
Winner Kohlrabi (fall planting)	brassica	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Winter Density Lettuce	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 14 – May 20
Winter Density Lettuce (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 30
Winter Giant Spinach	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	May 5 – May 10
Winter Giant Spinach (fall planting)	lettuce	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Sep 20
Winter rye cover crop stands	cover crop	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Oct 20 – Nov 29
Winter Savory	herb	—	Apr 30 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Wisconsin SMR 58 Cucumbers	cucumber	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 24 – Jun 27
Witloof White Chicory	lettuce	—	Mar 21 Direct Sow	Jul 5 – Jul 28
Wormwood	herb	Apr 2	Apr 23 Transplant	Perennial — see plant page
Y
Yard Long Bean	legume	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 29 – Jul 29
Yarrow	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Perennial — see plant page
Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Yellow Crookneck Squash	squash	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jun 19 – Jun 29
Yellow Jalapeno (Caloro) Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Yellow Mushroom Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 21 – Jul 31
Yellow Oxheart Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 31 – Aug 5
Yellow Pear Tomatoes	tomato	Apr 16	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Yellow Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Aug 5 – Sep 4
Yellow Sulphur Cosmos Flowers	flower	—	Apr 23 Direct Sow	Jun 17 – Jul 2
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop	cover crop	—	Apr 9 Direct Sow	Jun 8 – Jul 8
Yellow Sweet Blossom Clover Cover Crop (fall planting)	cover crop	—	Aug 1 Direct Sow	Oct 30
Yolo Wonder Sweet Peppers	pepper	Apr 9	May 7 Transplant	Jul 16 – Jul 26
Yukon Gold Potato	root vegetable	—	Apr 30 Direct Sow	Jul 19 – Aug 8
Z
Zinnia	flower	—	Apr 23 Plant Out	Jun 22 – Jul 22

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Zone 6B Growing Tips

Average last spring frost is April 23 and first fall frost is October 20 — these are the anchor dates your entire planting schedule is built around.
Humidity + heat combo increases disease pressure more than direct heat damage.
Good year-round rainfall with occasional dry spells in August.
Disease pressure in this zone is high. Primary risks include early blight, late blight, septoria leaf spot tomato. Proper plant spacing, air circulation, and avoiding overhead watering significantly reduce disease incidence.
Fall cool-season crops (lettuce, spinach, kale, radishes) should go in the ground between August 1 and September 15 for harvest before hard frost arrives.

States in Zone 6B

Zone 6B spans parts of these states. Note that zone boundaries run within states — check your specific ZIP code for your exact zone.

Kansas (central) Missouri (south) Kentucky Tennessee (east) North Carolina (mountains) Virginia Maryland Delaware New Jersey New York City metro

What works well in Zone 6B

Zone 6b's long season supports a wide crop set but its limiting factor is disease management. With 44 inches of annual rainfall, high humidity, and elevated tomato-family disease pressure, the priority shifts from frost protection to moisture and canopy control.

Drip irrigation / soaker hose kit

Critical

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

Critical

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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Mulch / landscape fabric

High

Nearly every garden benefits from mulch for weed suppression, moisture conservation, and soil temperature moderation. For most home gardeners, quality organic mulch is the better buy over landscape fabric.

Source: Penn State Extension; Wisconsin Horticulture; Illinois Extension

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Soil test kit

High

A soil test gives a baseline for pH and nutrient status so gardeners can add only what the soil actually needs. Prioritize a mail-in or lab-affiliated kit whenever possible because extension guidance notes that laboratory testing is more accurate than instant readers.

Source: University of Maryland Extension; Purdue Extension; Montana State University Extension

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Row cover / frost blanket

Medium

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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Frost dates from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (dataset gov.noaa.ncdc:C01619; methodology Palecki et al. 2021), aggregated across 4,562 ZIP codes in Zone 6B. First fall frost is aggregated the same way as spring, from NOAA element ANN-TMIN-PRBFST-T32F. Growing season is NOAA's own published normal (ANN-TMIN-PRBGSL-T32F), measured per year and then averaged — not the gap between the two dates above, which is a slightly different quantity. Planting dates are averages based on zone frost dates and standard horticultural timing — adjust for your local microclimate.