DibbleMassachusetts planting calendar
Massachusetts falls in USDA Zones 5 to 7. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 6, the most common zone across Massachusetts, with start, sow, transplant, and harvest dates for every crop. Enter your ZIP code in Dibble for dates tuned to your exact spot.
What to plant and when in Massachusetts
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | April 28 | July 12 |
| Pepper | May 5 | July 14 |
| Potato | April 7 | July 6 |
| Onion | April 7 | July 16 |
| Garlic | September 19 | May 17 |
| Lettuce | March 24 | May 13 |
| Carrot | March 31 | June 9 |
| Bean (bush) | April 28 | June 22 |
| Pea | March 17 | May 16 |
| Cucumber | May 5 | July 4 |
| Zucchini | April 28 | June 22 |
| Winter Squash | May 5 | August 13 |
| Kale | April 7 | June 6 |
| Spinach | March 10 | April 24 |
| Broccoli | April 7 | June 11 |
| Beet | March 24 | May 18 |
| Radish | March 24 | April 21 |
| Sweet Corn | April 28 | July 12 |
| Sweet Potato | May 12 | August 20 |
| Cabbage | April 7 | June 16 |
| Basil | April 28 | June 27 |
| Cilantro | April 7 | May 27 |
| Dahlia | April 28 | July 27 |
| Zinnia | April 28 | June 27 |
| Sunflower | April 21 | July 10 |
| Marigold | April 21 | June 10 |
| Tulip | September 5 | January 3 |
| Cosmos | April 28 | July 7 |
| Strawberry | April 7 | July 6 |
| Blueberry | March 31 | July 29 |
| Raspberry | March 31 | July 29 |
| Blackberry | April 7 | August 15 |
| Asparagus | April 7 | April 7 |
| Rhubarb | March 31 | March 31 |
| Grape | April 7 | September 4 |
| Fig | April 28 | September 25 |
| Mint | April 21 | July 20 |
| Parsley | April 7 | June 21 |
| Dill | April 7 | June 1 |
| Thyme | April 21 | July 20 |
| Rosemary | April 28 | August 26 |
| Oregano | April 21 | July 20 |
| Sage | April 21 | July 20 |
| Chives | April 7 | June 26 |
| Eggplant | May 5 | July 19 |
| Swiss Chard | April 7 | June 1 |
| Cauliflower | April 7 | June 16 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 5 | August 13 |
| Leek | April 7 | August 5 |
| Turnip | March 24 | May 13 |
| Parsnip | April 7 | August 5 |
| Celery | April 21 | August 19 |
| Arugula | March 24 | April 28 |
| Okra | May 5 | July 4 |
| Cantaloupe | May 5 | July 24 |
| Watermelon | May 5 | July 29 |
| Nasturtium | April 28 | June 17 |
| Calendula | April 7 | May 27 |
| Borage | April 21 | June 15 |
| Lavender | April 21 | August 19 |
| Pumpkin | May 5 | August 23 |
| Hot Pepper | May 5 | July 24 |
| Green Onion | March 24 | May 23 |
| Tomatillo | April 28 | July 12 |
| Collard Greens | April 7 | June 6 |
| Bok Choy | April 7 | May 22 |
| Fennel | April 7 | June 26 |
| Shallot | April 7 | July 16 |
| Kohlrabi | April 7 | June 1 |
| Chamomile | April 7 | June 11 |
| Apple | March 31 | August 28 |
| Pear | March 31 | August 28 |
| Peach | April 7 | August 5 |
| Plum | March 31 | August 18 |
| Cherry | March 31 | June 29 |
| Apricot | April 7 | July 26 |
| Lemon | May 5 | January 30 |
| Orange | May 5 | March 1 |
These dates use Zone 6 as a representative for Massachusetts. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your exact ZIP code.
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