DibbleSeed starting calendar for Zone 5
Zone 5's last spring frost lands around May 3 in a typical year. The windows below are the best stretches to start each crop indoors, from the same climate engine the Dibble app uses. Move the seedlings out when the transplant window opens.
Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.
20 crops, in the order they need starting. Crops the engine rules out for Zone 5, or that do not need an indoor start there, are left off; each name opens its full dated page.
Seed starting calendar for Zone 5
Last spring frost around May 3. dibblegarden.com
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside | Days to maturity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek | Feb 13 to May 13 | Apr 10 to Jul 8 | 120 |
| Celery | Feb 19 to Apr 15 | Apr 30 to Jun 24 | 120 |
| Onion | Feb 20 to Mar 27 | Apr 17 to May 22 | 100 |
| Parsley | Feb 20 to Jun 27 | Apr 17 to Aug 22 | 75 |
| Kale | Mar 7 to Aug 19 | Apr 4 to Sep 16 | 60 |
| Sage | Mar 7 to Apr 14 | May 2 to Jun 9 | 90 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 9 to Aug 14 | Apr 6 to Sep 11 | 60 |
| Cabbage | Mar 13 to Jul 30 | Apr 10 to Aug 27 | 70 |
| Pepper | Mar 14 to May 10 | May 23 to Jul 19 | 70 |
| Hot Pepper | Mar 14 to Apr 30 | May 23 to Jul 9 | 80 |
| Broccoli | Mar 18 to Jul 30 | Apr 15 to Aug 27 | 65 |
| Chives | Mar 20 to Apr 28 | Apr 17 to May 26 | 80 |
| Oregano | Mar 21 to Apr 28 | May 2 to Jun 9 | 90 |
| Eggplant | Mar 23 to May 4 | Jun 1 to Jul 13 | 75 |
| Tomato | Apr 4 to May 31 | May 23 to Jul 19 | 75 |
| Marigold | Apr 11 to Jun 28 | May 23 to Aug 9 | 50 |
| Basil | Apr 18 to Jul 15 | May 23 to Aug 19 | 60 |
| Tomatillo | Apr 18 to Jun 10 | May 23 to Jul 15 | 75 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 22 to Jun 11 | Jul 3 to Jul 23 | 100 |
| Cauliflower | Jun 9 to Jul 20 | Jul 7 to Aug 17 | 70 |
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