Planting Times

COLD-HARDY PLANTS FOR EARLY SPRING

Very hardy – plant 6 weeks prior to last killing spring frost

  • asparagus
  • broccoli
  • cabbage
  • horseradish
  • lettuce
  • onions
  • leeks
  • peas
  • broad bean
  • spinach
  • turnip
  • Brussel sprouts

Hardy – plant 2-4 weeks before the average last spring frost

  • beet
  • carrot
  • chard
  • mustard
  • parsnip
  • radish
  • cauliflower
  • celery
  • potato

COLD-TENDER OR HEAT-HARDY PLANTS FOR LATE SPRING OR EARLY SUMMER

Not cold-hardy – plant after average last spring frost

  • bean (snap)
  • soybean
  • squash
  • sweet corn
  • tomato
  • New Zealand spinach

Requiring hot weather – plant at least 1 week after last spring frost

  • bean (lima)
  • pepper
  • sweet potato
  • cucumber
  • melon
  • okra
  • pumpkin
  • eggplant

Medium heat-tolerant – good for summer planting

  • beans (lima & snap)
  • chard
  • soybean
  • New Zealand spinach
  • squash

Hardy plants for late summer or fall planting – plant approximately 2 months prior to average first killing fall frost

  • beet
  • collard
  • kale
  • lettuce
  • mustard
  • spinach
  • turnip
  • peas