The planting chart is based on experience in Zone 5 / 6. Planting dates may vary by zone, altitude, and soil condition, among other factors, so check the temperature of the soil when planting. Seeds will struggle to germinate outside their recommended soil temperature range.
| Legend | |
|---|---|
| start seed indoors | |
| transplant outdoors | |
| direct seed outdoors | |
| harvest | |
| Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Soil Temp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Name | ||||||||||
| Arugula | 50-60° F | |||||||||
| Basil | 75-85° F | |||||||||
| Bean | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Beet | 65-75° F | |||||||||
| Broccoli | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Brussels Sprout | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Cabbage | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Cauliflower | 60-70° F | |||||||||
| Chard | 55-80° F | |||||||||
| Chives | 55-70° F | |||||||||
| Cilantro | 50-55° F | |||||||||
| Corn | 65-75° F | |||||||||
| Cucumber | 70-80° F | |||||||||
| Dill | 60-80° F | |||||||||
| Eggplant | 80-90° F | |||||||||
| Kale | 65-85° F | |||||||||
| Leek | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Lettuce | 55-65° F | |||||||||
| Melon | 70-85° F | |||||||||
| Onion | 55-75° F | |||||||||
| Oregano | 45-90° F | |||||||||
| Parsley | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Pea | 50-65° F | |||||||||
| Pepper | 70-85° F | |||||||||
| Radish | 45-90° F | |||||||||
| Rosemary | 60-70° F | |||||||||
| Sage | 55-80° F | |||||||||
| Spinach | 60-65° F | |||||||||
| Summer Squash | 65-85° F | |||||||||
| Thyme | 70-80° F | |||||||||
| Tomato | 70-75° F | |||||||||
| Turnip | 55-70° F | |||||||||
| Winter Squash | 65-75° F | |||||||||
