Planting calendar for Zone 6
Generous season. Spring and fall plantings both productive.
What to plant and when
| Crop | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 17 | July 23 |
| Pepper | May 17 | July 24 |
| Potato | April 21 | July 20 |
| Onion | April 11 | July 20 |
| Garlic | October 10 | July 18 |
| Lettuce | March 26 | May 16 |
| Carrot | March 24 | June 3 |
| Bean (bush) | May 10 | July 5 |
| Pea | March 26 | May 26 |
| Cucumber | May 17 | July 9 |
| Zucchini | May 10 | July 3 |
| Winter Squash | May 15 | July 24 |
| Kale | March 23 | May 24 |
| Spinach | March 23 | May 9 |
| Broccoli | April 3 | June 8 |
| Beet | April 7 | June 2 |
| Radish | March 20 | April 18 |
| Sweet Corn | May 10 | July 14 |
| Sweet Potato | May 17 | September 18 |
| Cabbage | March 28 | June 7 |
| Basil | May 17 | June 23 |
| Cilantro | March 29 | May 19 |
| Dahlia | May 6 | August 6 |
| Zinnia | May 17 | July 18 |
| Sunflower | April 7 | June 27 |
| Marigold | May 18 | July 8 |
| Tulip | October 9 | May 1 |
| Cosmos | May 17 | July 28 |
| Strawberry | April 10 | July 11 |
| Blueberry | April 3 | August 3 |
| Raspberry | April 18 | August 15 |
| Blackberry | April 10 | August 20 |
| Asparagus | April 10 | April 12 |
| Rhubarb | April 3 | April 5 |
| Grape | April 10 | September 9 |
| Fig | Not suited | |
| Mint | April 24 | July 25 |
| Parsley | April 7 | June 22 |
| Dill | April 7 | June 2 |
| Thyme | April 24 | July 25 |
| Rosemary | Not suited | |
| Oregano | April 24 | July 25 |
| Sage | April 24 | July 25 |
| Chives | April 10 | July 1 |
| Eggplant | May 28 | August 1 |
| Swiss Chard | March 24 | May 19 |
| Cauliflower | July 21 | September 29 |
| Brussels Sprouts | July 9 | October 17 |
| Leek | March 29 | July 27 |
| Turnip | March 15 | May 5 |
| Parsnip | April 12 | August 7 |
| Celery | April 27 | August 21 |
| Arugula | March 14 | April 19 |
| Okra | May 28 | July 29 |
| Cantaloupe | May 17 | August 12 |
| Watermelon | May 28 | August 19 |
| Nasturtium | May 10 | June 29 |
| Calendula | March 28 | May 19 |
| Borage | April 7 | June 2 |
| Lavender | April 24 | August 24 |
| Pumpkin | May 15 | July 24 |
| Hot Pepper | May 18 | July 28 |
| Green Onion | March 23 | May 24 |
| Tomatillo | May 17 | August 1 |
| Collard Greens | March 25 | May 27 |
| Bok Choy | April 7 | May 23 |
| Fennel | April 22 | July 4 |
| Shallot | April 11 | July 20 |
| Kohlrabi | March 24 | May 19 |
| Chamomile | April 7 | June 12 |
| Apple | April 3 | September 2 |
| Pear | April 3 | September 2 |
| Peach | April 10 | August 10 |
| Plum | April 3 | August 23 |
| Cherry | April 3 | July 4 |
| Apricot | April 10 | July 31 |
| Lemon | Not suited | |
| Orange | Not suited | |
More for Zone 6
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