Zone 5a Planting Calendar
Zone 5a
Last frost
Apr 15 – May 1
First frost
Oct 1 – Oct 15
Frost-free
150–170 days
This calendar is an approximation using average weather patterns and growing cycles and depends heavily on exact local weather and variety selection.
Indoor Start
Transplant / Outdoor
Direct Sow
vegetables
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Brussels Sprouts
Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Peas
Beans (bush)
Beans (pole)
Cucumbers
Summer Squash
Winter Squash
Pumpkins
Corn
Carrots
Beets
Radishes
Turnips
Onions (sets)
Onions (seed)
Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Celery
Leeks
Garlic
Kohlrabi
Okra
Sweet Potatoes
Watermelon
herbs
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Basil
Cilantro
Dill
Parsley
Chives
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Rosemary
Mint
Lavender
Tarragon
Lemon Balm
flowers
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Marigolds
Zinnias
Sunflowers
Nasturtiums
Cosmos
Sweet Peas
Snapdragons
Calendula
Alyssum
Dahlias
Morning Glory
Celosia
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