Planting calendar for Zone 5
Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.
What to plant and when
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 23 | July 22 |
| Pepper | May 23 | July 21 |
| Potato | April 28 | July 26 |
| Onion | April 17 | July 25 |
| Garlic | October 3 | July 14 |
| Lettuce | April 6 | May 22 |
| Carrot | April 4 | June 10 |
| Bean (bush) | May 18 | July 4 |
| Pea | April 6 | June 1 |
| Cucumber | May 23 | July 6 |
| Zucchini | May 18 | July 2 |
| Winter Squash | May 18 | July 24 |
| Kale | April 4 | May 30 |
| Spinach | April 3 | May 17 |
| Broccoli | April 15 | June 13 |
| Beet | April 16 | June 8 |
| Radish | April 1 | April 26 |
| Sweet Corn | May 18 | July 13 |
| Sweet Potato | May 18 | September 17 |
| Cabbage | April 10 | June 14 |
| Basil | May 23 | June 24 |
| Cilantro | April 9 | May 25 |
| Dahlia | May 13 | August 10 |
| Zinnia | May 23 | July 17 |
| Sunflower | April 16 | July 3 |
| Marigold | May 23 | July 9 |
| Tulip | October 3 | April 25 |
| Cosmos | May 23 | July 27 |
| Strawberry | April 18 | July 13 |
| Blueberry | April 11 | August 5 |
| Raspberry | April 25 | August 19 |
| Blackberry | Not suited | |
| Asparagus | April 18 | April 14 |
| Rhubarb | April 11 | April 7 |
| Grape | April 18 | September 11 |
| Fig | Not suited | |
| Mint | May 2 | July 27 |
| Parsley | April 17 | June 28 |
| Dill | April 16 | June 8 |
| Thyme | May 2 | July 27 |
| Rosemary | Not suited | |
| Oregano | May 2 | July 27 |
| Sage | May 2 | July 27 |
| Chives | April 17 | July 3 |
| Eggplant | June 1 | July 27 |
| Swiss Chard | April 4 | May 26 |
| Cauliflower | July 7 | September 28 |
| Brussels Sprouts | July 3 | October 14 |
| Leek | April 10 | August 8 |
| Turnip | March 28 | May 12 |
| Parsnip | April 12 | August 6 |
| Celery | April 30 | August 26 |
| Arugula | March 26 | April 28 |
| Okra | June 2 | July 26 |
| Cantaloupe | May 23 | August 7 |
| Watermelon | May 30 | August 16 |
| Nasturtium | May 18 | July 1 |
| Calendula | April 8 | May 25 |
| Borage | April 16 | June 8 |
| Lavender | Not suited | |
| Pumpkin | May 18 | July 24 |
| Hot Pepper | May 23 | July 26 |
| Green Onion | April 3 | June 1 |
| Tomatillo | May 23 | August 3 |
| Collard Greens | April 6 | May 31 |
| Bok Choy | April 16 | May 29 |
| Fennel | May 3 | July 16 |
| Shallot | April 17 | July 26 |
| Kohlrabi | April 4 | May 26 |
| Chamomile | April 16 | June 18 |
| Apple | April 11 | September 4 |
| Pear | April 11 | September 4 |
| Peach | Not suited | |
| Plum | April 11 | August 25 |
| Cherry | April 11 | July 6 |
| Apricot | April 18 | August 2 |
| Lemon | Not suited | |
| Orange | Not suited | |
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