Month-by-Month Planting Guides for Every USDA Zone

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Welcome to our Planting Calendars for All Zones!

Here you’ll find month-by-month planting guides for every USDA zone, formatted for easy reading. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, use these calendars to plan your perfect garden—wherever you grow!
Feel free to share your own tips, ask questions, or post photos of your planting progress in this thread.

| USDA Zone | Vegetables | Flowers/Perennials | Shrubs/Trees | Fruits
| Zone 1 | Kale, turnip, spinach, arugula | Alpine poppy, Iceland poppy | Dwarf birch, willow | Cloudberry, lingonberry |
| Zone 2 | Cabbage, carrots, peas, lettuce | Lupine, columbine, snowdrop | Spruce, tamarack | Saskatoon berry, currant |
| Zone 3 | Spinach, beets, radish, onion | Daylily, coneflower, iris | Lilac, apple, ash | Apple (hardy), plum, cherry |
| Zone 4 | Beans, broccoli, chard, potato | Black-eyed Susan, peony | Maple, dogwood, hawthorn | Pear, apple, raspberry |
| Zone 5 | Tomato, cucumber, corn, squash | Echinacea, hosta, phlox | Forsythia, azalea, magnolia | Strawberry, grapes, blueberry |
| Zone 6 | Pepper, eggplant, melon, beans | Coreopsis, daylily, lavender | Holly, hydrangea, redbud | Peach, blackberry, grape, persimmon |
| Zone 7 | Okra, sweet potato, peanuts | Daffodil, hibiscus, iris | Camellia, crape myrtle, boxwood| Figs, apricot, persimmon, pomegranate |
| Zone 8 | Tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | Salvia, lantana, aster | Oleander, sumac, wax myrtle | Citrus, olives, muscadine grape |
| Zone 9 | Eggplant, lima bean, sweet corn | Zinnia, bougainvillea | Palms, citrus trees, bottlebrush| Avocado, orange, guava, banana |
| Zone 10 | Beans, okra, malabar spinach | Plumeria, impatiens, canna | Jacaranda, tamarind | Papaya, mango, lychee, starfruit |
| Zone 11 | Taro, ginger, sweet potato | Bird of paradise, hibiscus | Breadfruit, rubber tree | Breadfruit, passionfruit, coconut |
| Zone 12 | Tropical veg, amaranth, chayote | Heliconia, orchid, anthurium | Palm, banyan | Durian, jackfruit, soursop |
| Zone 13 | Tropical root crops, yam | Frangipani, ginger, ixora | Coconut palm, African tulip | Rambutan, mangosteen, longan |

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Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 3)

Extremely short, cool growing season. Use fast-maturing varieties, season extenders, and start seeds indoors early.

January–February

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek (Feb) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

March

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers (late in month) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

April

• []Start Indoors: Cauliflower, herbs, melons (late in month) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: As soon as soil can be worked: Peas, spinach, lettuce, onion sets

May

• []Start Indoors: Finish remaining seedlings []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots, beets, radish, turnip, kale, Swiss chard, potatoes, broccoli/cabbage (hardened transplants)

June

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumber, squash, tomatoes, peppers (after last frost), melons (if possible)

July

• []Start Indoors: Fall crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) early in July if desired []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Lettuce, spinach for fall, radish

August–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None (season ending, dormancy)

Tips for Zone 3 Gardeners:

• []Choose ultra-early or “short season” varieties for all crops. []Use row covers, cold frames, and greenhouses if possible. []Direct sow hardy greens & roots as soon as soil can be worked. []Frost can come as early as late Aug/Sept—plan accordingly!

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 4)

Very short/cool season. Start seeds early indoors; plant outside as early as weather allows.

January–February

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

March

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, tomato, pepper (late), cauliflower, herbs []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

April

• []Start Indoors: Melons, cucumber (late) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Peas, spinach, lettuce, onion sets, potatoes

May

• []Start Indoors: Finish seedlings for transplanting []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots, beets, radish, turnip, kale, chard, broccoli/cabbage (transplants after frost danger)

June

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumber, squash, tomato, pepper, melon (after frost)

July

• []Start Indoors: Fall broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (early) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Lettuce, spinach, radish

August–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

Tips for Zone 4 Gardeners:

• []“Early” or “short season” varieties recommended. []Start as much indoors as possible; protect crops from frost.
• Consider season extenders where possible.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 5)

Classic cold-winter, temperate garden zone; most crops do well if planted at proper time.

January

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek, celery []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

February

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, peppers (end of month) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

March

• []Start Indoors: Tomato, eggplant, more lettuce, herbs []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Onion sets, potatoes, peas, spinach (late)

April

• []Start Indoors: Squash, cucumber, melon (mid/late) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots, beets, radish, kale, chard, lettuce, broccoli (transplants)

May

• []Start Indoors: Harden off transplants []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons (after frost)

June

• []Start Indoors: Last-minute transplants []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers

July

• []Start Indoors: Fall broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (early) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots (for fall), lettuce, spinach, radish, beets

August

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Fall spinach, radish, lettuce, kale

September–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Garlic (best in October), late greens under cover

Tips for Zone 5 Gardeners:

• []Use frost/freeze dates to plan sowings—especially for warm crops. []Great zone for both spring and fall crops!
• Cold frames and mulching extend harvest.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 6)

Longer season than 5, rare late frost but plenty of time for double crops.

January

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek, celery []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

February

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, peppers (end of month) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Onion sets, peas, spinach if ground is workable

March

• []Start Indoors: Tomato, eggplant, more broccoli, herbs []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach, radish, chard

April

• []Start Indoors: Melon, squash, cucumber (mid/late) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Broccoli and cabbage (transplants), beans, corn, more greens

May

• []Start Indoors: Harden off & transplant warm crops []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, okra, sweet potatoes, summer squash, melons

June

• []Start Indoors: Last warm-crop transplants []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, okra, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, late corn

July

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (fall) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Carrots, beets, lettuce, radish (for fall)

August

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Spinach, kale, lettuce, radish

September–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Garlic (Oct), spinach/lettuce under cover

Tips for Zone 6 Gardeners:

• []Perfect for most vegetables with long seasons—try succession planting. []Spring and fall harvests possible for many greens and roots.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 7)

Very long, mild season—suitable for double cropping and lots of variety.

January

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek, cabbage (late month) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: None

February

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Peas, spinach, lettuce (toward late month)

March

• []Start Indoors: Eggplant, melons []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Potatoes, carrots, beets, spinach, lettuce, radish, chard, onions, broccoli/cabbage (transplants)

April

• []Start Indoors: Watermelon, cantaloupe, more peppers if needed []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and peppers (late April after frost)

May

• []Start Indoors: Last call for warm crops []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Okra, sweet potatoes, melons, more beans, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes

June

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, okra, sweet potatoes, late corn

July

• []Start Indoors: Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower for fall []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach (for fall)

August

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Spinach, radish, turnip, lettuce, kale

September–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Garlic (Sept/Oct), green onions, leafy greens under cover (Sept/Oct)

Tips for Zone 7 Gardeners:

• []Long season allows for spring and late summer/fall crops. []Succession sow for monthly harvests of fast crops.
• Experiment with winter protection for late harvests.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 8)

Mild winters; some crops can overwinter. Year-round salads and double crops are possible.

January

• []Start Indoors: Onion, leek, cabbage, broccoli []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Asparagus, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach

February

• []Start Indoors: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Peas, potatoes, spinach, carrots, lettuce, radish, beets, chard

March

• []Start Indoors: Watermelon, melons, cucumbers (late) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers (late March)

April

• []Start Indoors: Last warm transplants if needed []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Okra, sweet potatoes, melons, more beans, squash, corn

May–July

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes, squash, corn, watermelon

August

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (for fall) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans (late summer crop), corn, cucumbers, squash, kale, carrots

September

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots (for winter/spring) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach

October

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (if not started) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach, turnip

November–December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip

Tips for Zone 8 Gardeners:

• []Winter gardens are possible with hardy greens and roots. []Cool crops thrive in fall, winter, spring; hot crops excel from March–July.
• Succession planting ensures year-round harvest.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 9)

Zone 9 allows for nearly year-round planting. Adjust for microclimates or unusual weather events as needed.

January

• []Start Indoors: Tomato, pepper, eggplant (for early crop) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, onions, radish, lettuce, peas, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, kale

February

• []Start Indoors: (Continue tomatoes/peppers if not done) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, squash, melons, radish

March

• []Start Indoors: (Final chance for warm crops indoors) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumber, eggplant, melons, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, tomato, watermelon

April

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, cucumber, eggplant, melons, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, tomato, watermelon

May

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, corn, okra, sweet potatoes

June

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes

July

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes

August

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (for fall) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans (late crop), corn, cucumbers, squash

September

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach

October

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (if not already started) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach, turnip

November

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip

December

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip

Tips for Zone 9 Gardeners:

• []Frost is rare but possible—watch January/February. []Cool-season crops thrive in winter through early spring/fall. []Warm-season crops planted very early (late winter) for best output. []Succession planting yields harvests nearly year-round!

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 10)

Subtropical with virtually no frost; year-round vegetables possible! Winter is the main growing season.

January–March

• []Start Indoors: Eggplant, pepper, tomato, squash, melon (if you want extra early) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, beets, carrot, chard, corn, cucumber, lettuce, okra, onion, peas, pepper, potato, radish, spinach, squash, tomato, turnip, watermelon

April–June

• []Start Indoors: — []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Sweet potatoes, okra, watermelon, southern peas

July–August

• []Start Indoors: Start broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (for fall/winter garden) []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes; start to plan for main fall crops

September

• []Start Indoors: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, chard, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach

October–December

• []Start Indoors: Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melons for late winter transplants []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, lettuce, radish, spinach, turnip, most roots and greens

Tips for Zone 10 Gardeners:

• []Plant warm crops in late fall–early spring for best results. []Cool crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas thrive in winter.
• Most crops grow in winter; summer is very hot—focus on okra, sweet potato, southern peas.

Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zones 11–13)

Truly tropical—no frost. Vegetables (especially exotics) grow year-round; focus on wet/dry season planting.!

Dry Season (Winter/Spring)

• []Start Indoors: Most veggies do not require starting indoors; may start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant for head start. []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melon, okra, onions, pepper, potato, pumpkin, radish, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon, yams, taro

Wet Season (Summer/Fall)

• []Start Indoors: Some roots and exotics for fall planting. []Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors: Malabar spinach, okra, tropical pumpkins, sweet potato, taro, yard-long beans, Asian greens, tropical eggplant

Tips for Zones 11–13 Gardeners:

• []Grow traditional vegetables in dry (cooler) season. []Focus on heat-loving/tropical crops in wet/hot season. []Watch for heavy rains, pests, and soil nutrients. []Year-round production is possible!

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Here is the Florida USDA Plant Hardiness Zones