Planting calendar for Zone 3
Short, cool season. Start most warm crops indoors and protect from late frosts.
What to plant and when
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | June 10 | August 26 |
| Pepper | June 7 | August 21 |
| Potato | May 15 | August 10 |
| Onion | April 30 | August 8 |
| Garlic | September 16 | June 26 |
| Lettuce | April 21 | June 8 |
| Carrot | April 19 | June 26 |
| Bean (bush) | May 31 | July 29 |
| Pea | April 21 | June 18 |
| Cucumber | June 8 | August 2 |
| Zucchini | May 31 | July 27 |
| Winter Squash | May 31 | August 21 |
| Kale | April 18 | June 17 |
| Spinach | April 17 | May 31 |
| Broccoli | April 30 | July 2 |
| Beet | April 30 | June 23 |
| Radish | April 16 | May 13 |
| Sweet Corn | May 31 | August 10 |
| Sweet Potato | Not suited | |
| Cabbage | April 25 | July 3 |
| Basil | June 11 | July 18 |
| Cilantro | April 23 | June 12 |
| Dahlia | May 28 | August 26 |
| Zinnia | June 8 | August 6 |
| Sunflower | April 30 | July 18 |
| Marigold | June 11 | July 30 |
| Tulip | September 25 | April 17 |
| Cosmos | June 8 | August 17 |
| Strawberry | Not suited | |
| Blueberry | April 27 | August 23 |
| Raspberry | May 11 | September 6 |
| Blackberry | Not suited | |
| Asparagus | Not suited | |
| Rhubarb | April 27 | April 25 |
| Grape | Not suited | |
| Fig | Not suited | |
| Mint | Not suited | |
| Parsley | April 30 | July 14 |
| Dill | April 30 | June 23 |
| Thyme | Not suited | |
| Rosemary | Not suited | |
| Oregano | Not suited | |
| Sage | Not suited | |
| Chives | Not suited | |
| Eggplant | Not suited | |
| Swiss Chard | April 19 | June 11 |
| Cauliflower | May 28 | August 24 |
| Brussels Sprouts | May 1 | August 8 |
| Leek | April 25 | August 22 |
| Turnip | April 12 | May 31 |
| Parsnip | April 16 | August 13 |
| Celery | May 10 | September 5 |
| Arugula | April 10 | May 14 |
| Okra | Not suited | |
| Cantaloupe | June 20 | September 6 |
| Watermelon | Not suited | |
| Nasturtium | June 1 | July 20 |
| Calendula | April 22 | June 10 |
| Borage | April 30 | June 23 |
| Lavender | Not suited | |
| Pumpkin | May 31 | August 21 |
| Hot Pepper | June 8 | August 30 |
| Green Onion | April 17 | June 15 |
| Tomatillo | June 10 | August 24 |
| Collard Greens | April 21 | June 19 |
| Bok Choy | April 30 | June 13 |
| Fennel | May 10 | July 27 |
| Shallot | April 30 | August 7 |
| Kohlrabi | April 19 | June 11 |
| Chamomile | April 30 | July 3 |
| Apple | April 27 | September 22 |
| Pear | Not suited | |
| Peach | Not suited | |
| Plum | Not suited | |
| Cherry | Not suited | |
| Apricot | Not suited | |
| Lemon | Not suited | |
| Orange | Not suited | |
More for Zone 3
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