DibbleWhat to plant in spring
In spring (March to May), tomatoes, peppers, carrots, green beans, zucchini and beets have a planting window in the most zones. 76 of the 78 crops in Dibble's library have a window in at least one zone this season. Pick your zone below to see which, with the months each one fits.
Spring planting runs on two clocks. Hardy crops such as peas, spinach, lettuce and onions can go in as soon as the soil can be worked, weeks before your last frost. Tender crops such as tomatoes, peppers and squash wait until after it.
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Not sure which zone you are in? Find your growing zone by ZIP code. These tables use US hardiness zones and northern hemisphere seasons. In the southern hemisphere the seasons flip. The Dibble app plans from where your garden is, in any country, so the seasons come out right wherever you garden.
Spring by month
What to plant in spring, by zone
Zone 3
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Apr to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Apr to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (May, dates), Marigold (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Cauliflower (Apr to May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (Mar to May, dates), Leek (Mar to Apr, dates), Celery (Mar, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Tomatillo (May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (May, dates), Lettuce (Apr to May, dates), Carrot (Apr to May, dates), Bean (bush) (May, dates), Pea (Apr to May, dates), Zucchini (May, dates), Winter Squash (May, dates), Spinach (Apr to May, dates), Beet (Apr to May, dates), Radish (Apr to May, dates), Sweet Corn (May, dates), Cilantro (Apr to May, dates), Sunflower (Apr to May, dates), Dill (Apr to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Apr to May, dates), Turnip (Apr to May, dates), Parsnip (Apr to May, dates), Arugula (Apr to May, dates), Calendula (Apr to May, dates), Borage (Apr to May, dates), Pumpkin (May, dates), Green Onion (Apr to May, dates), Bok Choy (Apr to May, dates), Fennel (May, dates), Shallot (Apr to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Apr to May, dates), Chamomile (Apr to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Onion (Apr to May, dates), Kale (Apr to May, dates), Broccoli (Apr to May, dates), Cabbage (Apr to May, dates), Blueberry (Apr to May, dates), Raspberry (May, dates), Rhubarb (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Apr to May, dates), Cauliflower (May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (May, dates), Leek (Apr to May, dates), Celery (May, dates), Collard Greens (Apr to May, dates), Apple (Apr to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (May, dates) |
Zone 4
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Apr to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (Apr to May, dates), Marigold (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to May, dates), Sage (Mar to Apr, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (Apr, dates), Cauliflower (May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (Mar to May, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Celery (Mar to Apr, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Tomatillo (Apr to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (May, dates), Lettuce (Apr to May, dates), Carrot (Apr to May, dates), Bean (bush) (May, dates), Pea (Apr to May, dates), Cucumber (May, dates), Zucchini (May, dates), Winter Squash (May, dates), Spinach (Apr to May, dates), Beet (Apr to May, dates), Radish (Apr to May, dates), Sweet Corn (May, dates), Cilantro (Apr to May, dates), Zinnia (May, dates), Sunflower (Apr to May, dates), Cosmos (May, dates), Dill (Apr to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Apr to May, dates), Turnip (Apr to May, dates), Parsnip (Apr to May, dates), Arugula (Apr to May, dates), Cantaloupe (May, dates), Nasturtium (May, dates), Calendula (Apr to May, dates), Borage (Apr to May, dates), Pumpkin (May, dates), Green Onion (Apr to May, dates), Bok Choy (Apr to May, dates), Fennel (May, dates), Shallot (Apr to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Apr to May, dates), Chamomile (Apr to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Onion (Apr to May, dates), Kale (Apr to May, dates), Broccoli (Apr to May, dates), Cabbage (Apr to May, dates), Strawberry (Apr to May, dates), Blueberry (Apr to May, dates), Raspberry (May, dates), Asparagus (Apr to May, dates), Rhubarb (Apr to May, dates), Grape (Apr to May, dates), Mint (May, dates), Parsley (Apr to May, dates), Oregano (May, dates), Sage (May, dates), Chives (Apr to May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (May, dates), Leek (Apr to May, dates), Celery (May, dates), Collard Greens (Apr to May, dates), Apple (Apr to May, dates), Pear (Apr to May, dates), Plum (Apr to May, dates), Apricot (Apr to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (May, dates) |
Zone 5
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Apr to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (Apr to May, dates), Marigold (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to Apr, dates), Sage (Mar to Apr, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (May, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Celery (Mar to Apr, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Tomatillo (Apr to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Apr to May, dates), Lettuce (Apr to May, dates), Carrot (Apr to May, dates), Bean (bush) (May, dates), Pea (Apr to May, dates), Cucumber (May, dates), Zucchini (May, dates), Winter Squash (May, dates), Spinach (Apr to May, dates), Beet (Apr to May, dates), Radish (Apr to May, dates), Sweet Corn (May, dates), Cilantro (Apr to May, dates), Zinnia (May, dates), Sunflower (Apr to May, dates), Cosmos (May, dates), Dill (Apr to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Apr to May, dates), Turnip (Mar to May, dates), Parsnip (Apr to May, dates), Arugula (Mar to May, dates), Cantaloupe (May, dates), Watermelon (May, dates), Nasturtium (May, dates), Calendula (Apr to May, dates), Borage (Apr to May, dates), Pumpkin (May, dates), Green Onion (Apr to May, dates), Bok Choy (Apr to May, dates), Fennel (May, dates), Shallot (Apr to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Apr to May, dates), Chamomile (Apr to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (May, dates), Pepper (May, dates), Onion (Apr to May, dates), Kale (Apr to May, dates), Broccoli (Apr to May, dates), Sweet Potato (May, dates), Cabbage (Apr to May, dates), Basil (May, dates), Marigold (May, dates), Strawberry (Apr to May, dates), Blueberry (Apr to May, dates), Raspberry (Apr to May, dates), Asparagus (Apr to May, dates), Rhubarb (Apr to May, dates), Grape (Apr to May, dates), Mint (May, dates), Parsley (Apr to May, dates), Thyme (May, dates), Oregano (May, dates), Sage (May, dates), Chives (Apr to May, dates), Leek (Apr to May, dates), Celery (Apr to May, dates), Hot Pepper (May, dates), Tomatillo (May, dates), Collard Greens (Apr to May, dates), Apple (Apr to May, dates), Pear (Apr to May, dates), Plum (Apr to May, dates), Cherry (Apr to May, dates), Apricot (Apr to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (May, dates) |
Zone 6
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Mar to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (Apr to May, dates), Marigold (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to Apr, dates), Sage (Mar to Apr, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Brussels Sprouts (May, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Celery (Mar to Apr, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Apr to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Apr to May, dates), Lettuce (Mar to May, dates), Carrot (Mar to May, dates), Bean (bush) (May, dates), Pea (Mar to May, dates), Cucumber (May, dates), Zucchini (May, dates), Winter Squash (May, dates), Spinach (Mar to May, dates), Beet (Apr to May, dates), Radish (Mar to May, dates), Sweet Corn (May, dates), Cilantro (Mar to May, dates), Zinnia (May, dates), Sunflower (Apr to May, dates), Cosmos (May, dates), Dill (Apr to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Turnip (Mar to Apr, dates), Parsnip (Apr to May, dates), Arugula (Mar to May, dates), Okra (May, dates), Cantaloupe (May, dates), Watermelon (May, dates), Nasturtium (May, dates), Calendula (Mar to May, dates), Borage (Apr to May, dates), Pumpkin (May, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Apr to May, dates), Fennel (Apr to May, dates), Shallot (Apr to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Mar to May, dates), Chamomile (Apr to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (May, dates), Pepper (May, dates), Onion (Apr to May, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Apr to May, dates), Sweet Potato (May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (May, dates), Marigold (May, dates), Strawberry (Apr to May, dates), Blueberry (Apr to May, dates), Raspberry (Apr to May, dates), Blackberry (Apr to May, dates), Asparagus (Apr to May, dates), Rhubarb (Apr to May, dates), Grape (Apr to May, dates), Mint (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Apr to May, dates), Thyme (Apr to May, dates), Oregano (Apr to May, dates), Sage (Apr to May, dates), Chives (Apr to May, dates), Eggplant (May, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Celery (Apr to May, dates), Lavender (Apr to May, dates), Hot Pepper (May, dates), Tomatillo (May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates), Apple (Apr to May, dates), Pear (Apr to May, dates), Peach (Apr to May, dates), Plum (Apr to May, dates), Cherry (Apr to May, dates), Apricot (Apr to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (May, dates) |
Zone 7
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Mar to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Kale (Mar to Apr, dates), Broccoli (Mar, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to Apr, dates), Sage (Mar, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Cauliflower (Mar, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Celery (Apr to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Apr, dates), Lettuce (Mar to May, dates), Carrot (Mar to May, dates), Bean (bush) (Apr to May, dates), Pea (Mar to Apr, dates), Cucumber (May, dates), Zucchini (Apr to May, dates), Winter Squash (May, dates), Spinach (Mar to Apr, dates), Beet (Mar to May, dates), Radish (Mar to May, dates), Sweet Corn (Apr to May, dates), Cilantro (Mar to May, dates), Zinnia (May, dates), Sunflower (Mar to May, dates), Cosmos (May, dates), Dill (Mar to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Turnip (Mar to Apr, dates), Arugula (Mar to Apr, dates), Okra (May, dates), Cantaloupe (May, dates), Watermelon (May, dates), Nasturtium (Apr to May, dates), Calendula (Mar to May, dates), Borage (Mar to May, dates), Pumpkin (May, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Mar to May, dates), Shallot (Mar to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Mar to Apr, dates), Chamomile (Mar to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (May, dates), Pepper (May, dates), Onion (May, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Mar to Apr, dates), Sweet Potato (May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to May, dates), Basil (May, dates), Marigold (May, dates), Strawberry (Mar to May, dates), Blueberry (Mar to Apr, dates), Blackberry (Mar to May, dates), Asparagus (Mar to May, dates), Rhubarb (Mar to Apr, dates), Grape (Mar to May, dates), Fig (Apr to May, dates), Mint (Apr to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Thyme (Apr to May, dates), Oregano (Apr to May, dates), Sage (Apr to May, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (May, dates), Cauliflower (Mar to Apr, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Lavender (Apr to May, dates), Hot Pepper (May, dates), Tomatillo (May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates), Apple (Mar to Apr, dates), Pear (Mar to Apr, dates), Peach (Mar to May, dates), Plum (Mar to Apr, dates), Cherry (Mar to Apr, dates), Apricot (Mar to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (Apr to May, dates) |
Zone 8
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Mar to Apr, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Kale (Mar, dates), Cabbage (Mar, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar, dates), Sage (Mar, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Leek (May, dates), Celery (May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to Apr, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Mar, dates), Lettuce (Mar to Apr, dates), Carrot (Mar to Apr, dates), Bean (bush) (Apr to May, dates), Pea (Mar, dates), Cucumber (Apr to May, dates), Zucchini (Apr to May, dates), Winter Squash (Apr to May, dates), Spinach (Mar, dates), Beet (Mar to Apr, dates), Radish (Mar to May, dates), Sweet Corn (Apr to May, dates), Cilantro (Mar to Apr, dates), Zinnia (Apr to May, dates), Sunflower (Mar to May, dates), Cosmos (Apr to May, dates), Dill (Mar to Apr, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Turnip (Mar, dates), Arugula (Mar to Apr, dates), Okra (Apr to May, dates), Cantaloupe (Apr to May, dates), Watermelon (Apr to May, dates), Nasturtium (Apr, dates), Calendula (Mar to Apr, dates), Borage (Mar to Apr, dates), Pumpkin (Apr to May, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Mar to May, dates), Fennel (Mar, dates), Shallot (Mar to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Mar to Apr, dates), Chamomile (Mar to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (Apr to May, dates), Pepper (Apr to May, dates), Kale (Mar to Apr, dates), Broccoli (Mar, dates), Sweet Potato (Apr to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to Apr, dates), Basil (Apr to May, dates), Marigold (Apr to May, dates), Blueberry (Mar, dates), Blackberry (Mar to Apr, dates), Asparagus (Mar to Apr, dates), Grape (Mar to Apr, dates), Fig (Mar to Apr, dates), Mint (Mar to Apr, dates), Parsley (Mar to Apr, dates), Thyme (Mar to Apr, dates), Rosemary (Mar to Apr, dates), Oregano (Mar to Apr, dates), Sage (Mar to May, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (Apr to May, dates), Lavender (Mar to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Apr to May, dates), Tomatillo (Apr to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates), Apple (Mar, dates), Pear (Mar, dates), Peach (Mar to Apr, dates), Plum (Mar, dates), Cherry (Mar to Apr, dates), Apricot (Mar to Apr, dates) |
Zone 9
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Mar, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Sage (Mar, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Leek (May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to Apr, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Mar, dates), Lettuce (Mar, dates), Carrot (Mar, dates), Bean (bush) (Mar to Apr, dates), Pea (Mar, dates), Cucumber (Mar to May, dates), Zucchini (Mar to May, dates), Spinach (Mar, dates), Beet (Mar to Apr, dates), Radish (Mar to Apr, dates), Sweet Corn (Mar to May, dates), Cilantro (Mar, dates), Zinnia (Mar to May, dates), Sunflower (Mar to May, dates), Cosmos (Mar to May, dates), Dill (Mar, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Turnip (Mar, dates), Arugula (Mar, dates), Okra (Mar to May, dates), Cantaloupe (Mar to May, dates), Watermelon (Mar to May, dates), Nasturtium (Mar to Apr, dates), Calendula (Mar to Apr, dates), Borage (Mar, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Mar to Apr, dates), Shallot (Apr, dates), Kohlrabi (Mar, dates), Chamomile (Mar to Apr, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (Mar to Apr, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Kale (Mar, dates), Broccoli (Mar, dates), Sweet Potato (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Blueberry (Mar, dates), Blackberry (Mar, dates), Asparagus (Mar, dates), Grape (Mar, dates), Fig (Mar, dates), Mint (Mar, dates), Parsley (Mar, dates), Thyme (Mar to Apr, dates), Rosemary (Mar, dates), Oregano (Mar, dates), Sage (Mar to May, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Lavender (Mar to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar to Apr, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates), Apple (Mar, dates), Pear (Mar, dates), Peach (Mar, dates), Plum (Mar, dates), Cherry (Mar, dates), Apricot (Mar, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (Mar, dates) |
Zone 10
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Tomato (Mar to May, dates), Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Kale (Mar to Apr, dates), Broccoli (Mar, dates), Cabbage (Mar, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Parsley (Mar, dates), Oregano (Mar, dates), Sage (Mar, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Leek (Mar, May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates) |
| Direct sow | Potato (Mar to Apr, dates), Lettuce (Mar to May, dates), Carrot (Mar to Apr, dates), Bean (bush) (Mar to May, dates), Pea (Mar to Apr, dates), Cucumber (Mar to May, dates), Zucchini (Mar to May, dates), Winter Squash (Mar to May, dates), Spinach (Mar to Apr, dates), Beet (Mar to May, dates), Radish (Mar to May, dates), Sweet Corn (Mar to May, dates), Cilantro (Mar to May, dates), Zinnia (Mar to May, dates), Sunflower (Mar to May, dates), Cosmos (Mar to May, dates), Dill (Mar to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Turnip (Mar to Apr, dates), Arugula (Mar to Apr, dates), Okra (Apr to May, dates), Cantaloupe (Mar to May, dates), Watermelon (Apr to May, dates), Nasturtium (Mar to May, dates), Calendula (Mar to May, dates), Borage (Mar to May, dates), Pumpkin (Mar to May, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Mar to May, dates), Fennel (Mar to Apr, dates), Shallot (Mar to May, dates), Kohlrabi (Mar to Apr, dates), Chamomile (Mar to May, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (Mar to May, dates), Pepper (May, dates), Kale (Mar to May, dates), Broccoli (Mar to Apr, dates), Sweet Potato (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar to Apr, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Blueberry (Mar to Apr, dates), Blackberry (Mar to May, dates), Asparagus (Mar to Apr, dates), Grape (Mar to Apr, dates), Fig (Mar to May, dates), Mint (Mar to May, dates), Parsley (Mar to May, dates), Thyme (Mar to May, dates), Rosemary (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to May, dates), Sage (Mar to May, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (Apr to May, dates), Cauliflower (Mar, dates), Leek (Mar to May, dates), Lavender (Mar to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Apr to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to May, dates), Apple (Mar to Apr, dates), Pear (Mar to Apr, dates), Peach (Mar to Apr, dates), Plum (Mar to Apr, dates), Cherry (Mar to Apr, dates), Apricot (Mar to May, dates), Lemon (Mar to May, dates), Orange (Mar to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (Mar to Apr, dates) |
Zone 11
Full zone calendar| Task | Crops |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Pepper (Apr, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar, dates), Chives (Mar to Apr, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Collard Greens (Mar, dates) |
| Direct sow | Carrot (Mar, dates), Bean (bush) (Mar to Apr, dates), Cucumber (Mar to Apr, dates), Zucchini (Mar to May, dates), Winter Squash (Mar, dates), Beet (Mar to Apr, dates), Sweet Corn (Mar to May, dates), Cilantro (Mar, dates), Zinnia (Mar to May, dates), Sunflower (Mar to May, dates), Cosmos (Mar to May, dates), Swiss Chard (Mar to May, dates), Okra (Mar to May, dates), Cantaloupe (Mar to Apr, dates), Watermelon (Mar to May, dates), Nasturtium (Mar, dates), Calendula (Mar, dates), Pumpkin (Mar, dates), Green Onion (Mar to May, dates), Bok Choy (Mar, dates), Chamomile (Mar, dates) |
| Transplant | Tomato (Mar to Apr, dates), Pepper (Mar to Apr, dates), Onion (Mar, dates), Sweet Potato (Mar to May, dates), Cabbage (Mar, dates), Basil (Mar to May, dates), Marigold (Mar to May, dates), Asparagus (Mar to Apr, dates), Grape (Mar to Apr, dates), Fig (Mar to May, dates), Mint (Mar to Apr, dates), Parsley (Mar, dates), Thyme (Mar to Apr, dates), Rosemary (Mar to May, dates), Oregano (Mar to Apr, dates), Sage (Mar to Apr, dates), Chives (Mar to May, dates), Eggplant (Mar to May, dates), Lavender (Mar to May, dates), Hot Pepper (Mar to May, dates), Tomatillo (Mar, dates), Collard Greens (Mar to Apr, dates), Peach (Mar to Apr, dates), Lemon (Mar to May, dates), Orange (Mar to May, dates) |
| Plant tubers | Dahlia (Mar to Apr, dates) |
Last spring frost by zone
The typical last spring frost is the day tender crops wait for, and the day seed-starting dates are counted back from. Each zone links to its seed-starting dates.
| Zone | Typical last spring frost | Frost-free days | Seed starting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | May 18 | 130 | Zone 3 dates |
| Zone 4 | May 10 | 148 | Zone 4 dates |
| Zone 5 | May 3 | 162 | Zone 5 dates |
| Zone 6 | April 25 | 179 | Zone 6 dates |
| Zone 7 | April 8 | 207 | Zone 7 dates |
| Zone 8 | March 13 | 250 | Zone 8 dates |
| Zone 9 | February 10 | 303 | Zone 9 dates |
| Zone 10 | none in a typical year | All year | Zone 10 dates |
| Zone 11 | none in a typical year | All year | Zone 11 dates |
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