DibbleSeed starting calendar for Zone 5
Zone 5's last spring frost lands around April 30, and every date below is counted back from it. Sow indoors in the window shown, then move the seedlings out once the transplant date arrives.
Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.
| Crop | Start indoors | Move outside |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Leek | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Celery | Feb 19 to Mar 5 | Apr 30 to May 14 |
| Pepper | Mar 5 to Mar 19 | May 14 to May 28 |
| Sage | Mar 5 to Mar 19 | Apr 30 to May 14 |
| Eggplant | Mar 5 to Mar 19 | May 14 to May 28 |
| Hot Pepper | Mar 5 to Mar 19 | May 14 to May 28 |
| Tomato | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | May 7 to May 21 |
| Kale | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Broccoli | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Cabbage | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Marigold | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 30 to May 14 |
| Parsley | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Oregano | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 30 to May 14 |
| Chives | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Tomatillo | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | May 7 to May 21 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 19 to Apr 2 | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Basil | Apr 2 to Apr 16 | May 7 to May 21 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 2 to Apr 16 | May 14 to May 28 |
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