DibbleMontana planting calendar
Montana falls in USDA Zones 3 to 6. Here is a planting calendar for Zone 4, the most common zone across Montana, 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 Montana
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 17 | July 31 |
| Pepper | May 24 | August 2 |
| Potato | April 26 | July 25 |
| Onion | April 26 | August 4 |
| Garlic | August 24 | April 21 |
| Lettuce | April 12 | June 1 |
| Carrot | April 19 | June 28 |
| Bean (bush) | May 17 | July 11 |
| Pea | April 5 | June 4 |
| Cucumber | May 24 | July 23 |
| Zucchini | May 17 | July 11 |
| Winter Squash | May 24 | September 1 |
| Kale | April 26 | June 25 |
| Spinach | March 29 | May 13 |
| Broccoli | April 26 | June 30 |
| Beet | April 12 | June 6 |
| Radish | April 12 | May 10 |
| Sweet Corn | May 17 | July 31 |
| Sweet Potato | May 31 | September 8 |
| Cabbage | April 26 | July 5 |
| Basil | May 17 | July 16 |
| Cilantro | April 26 | June 15 |
| Dahlia | May 17 | August 15 |
| Zinnia | May 17 | July 16 |
| Sunflower | May 10 | July 29 |
| Marigold | May 10 | June 29 |
| Tulip | August 10 | December 8 |
| Cosmos | May 17 | July 26 |
| Strawberry | April 26 | July 25 |
| Blueberry | April 19 | August 17 |
| Raspberry | April 19 | August 17 |
| Blackberry | April 26 | September 3 |
| Asparagus | April 26 | April 26 |
| Rhubarb | April 19 | April 19 |
| Grape | April 26 | September 23 |
| Fig | May 17 | October 14 |
| Mint | May 10 | August 8 |
| Parsley | April 26 | July 10 |
| Dill | April 26 | June 20 |
| Thyme | May 10 | August 8 |
| Rosemary | May 17 | September 14 |
| Oregano | May 10 | August 8 |
| Sage | May 10 | August 8 |
| Chives | April 26 | July 15 |
| Eggplant | May 24 | August 7 |
| Swiss Chard | April 26 | June 20 |
| Cauliflower | April 26 | July 5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 24 | September 1 |
| Leek | April 26 | August 24 |
| Turnip | April 12 | June 1 |
| Parsnip | April 26 | August 24 |
| Celery | May 10 | September 7 |
| Arugula | April 12 | May 17 |
| Okra | May 24 | July 23 |
| Cantaloupe | May 24 | August 12 |
| Watermelon | May 24 | August 17 |
| Nasturtium | May 17 | July 6 |
| Calendula | April 26 | June 15 |
| Borage | May 10 | July 4 |
| Lavender | May 10 | September 7 |
| Pumpkin | May 24 | September 11 |
| Hot Pepper | May 24 | August 12 |
| Green Onion | April 12 | June 11 |
| Tomatillo | May 17 | July 31 |
| Collard Greens | April 26 | June 25 |
| Bok Choy | April 26 | June 10 |
| Fennel | April 26 | July 15 |
| Shallot | April 26 | August 4 |
| Kohlrabi | April 26 | June 20 |
| Chamomile | April 26 | June 30 |
| Apple | April 19 | September 16 |
| Pear | April 19 | September 16 |
| Peach | April 26 | August 24 |
| Plum | April 19 | September 6 |
| Cherry | April 19 | July 18 |
| Apricot | April 26 | August 14 |
| Lemon | May 24 | February 18 |
| Orange | May 24 | March 20 |
These dates use Zone 4 as a representative for Montana. Your town may run a zone warmer or cooler, so Dibble pins the dates to your exact ZIP code.
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