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See Your Almanac Planting Calendar for 2026

The 2026 gardening calendar shows spring and fall planting dates for vegetables, fruits, and herbs, customized for your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the earliest dates you can plant, based on your area’s last spring frost. If you’ve missed the first window, don’t worry! We also provide “last planting dates” to help new gardeners see how late they can plant and still enjoy a harvest.

Fall Planting Calendar

Our fall planting calendar focuses on planting in late summer for a fall harvest—think of it as a second summer! Keeping crops going is easy if your soil is already prepared.

Tip: Use frost-based dates for standard planting; moon-based dates are for gardeners who follow planting by the Moon.

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Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 14 (at CLEVELAND BURKE AP, OH climate station, elevation 583 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost DatesMoon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlingsor TransplantsStart Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
Anise HyssopFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 14-May 12Moon Apr 17-May 1N/A
ArugulaFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 24-Apr 7Moon Mar 24-Apr 1Frost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Oct 10
AsparagusN/AFrost Mar 24-31N/AApr 14
BasilFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Sep 26
BeetsN/AFrost Apr 14Moon Apr 14Frost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Apr 28
Bell PeppersFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1N/AAug 15
Bok ChoyFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1May 26
BorageFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28
BroccoliFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Mar 31-Apr 14Moon Mar 31-Apr 1N/ASep 5
Brussels SproutsFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Mar 31-Apr 14Moon Mar 31-Apr 1N/AAug 1
CabbageFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31N/AApr 21
CannabisFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1
CantaloupesFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 1
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Aug 29
CauliflowerFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 7-21Moon Apr 17-21N/AAug 22
CeleryFrost Jan 19-Feb 2Moon Jan 19-Feb 1Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Apr 14Aug 29
ChamomileFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1
ChervilN/AN/AFrost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31
ChivesFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Sep 12
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 14-28Moon Apr 17-28May 5
CollardsFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24N/AAug 29
ComfreyFrost Jan 19-Feb 2Moon Jan 19-Feb 1Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1N/A
CucumbersFrost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 29
DillN/AN/AFrost Apr 7-28Moon Apr 17-28Sep 12
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 1
EggplantsFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1N/AAug 29
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Apr 28
FennelFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 14-28Moon Apr 17-28Aug 22
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
GingerFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 21-May 12Moon Apr 21-May 1Aug 29
Honeydew MelonsFrost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 8
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1N/A
KaleFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 31-Apr 14Moon Mar 31-Apr 1Frost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Apr 28
KohlrabiFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 18-31N/AApr 28
LavenderFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1N/A
LeeksFrost Feb 2-16Frost Mar 24-Apr 7Moon Mar 24-Apr 1N/AJul 25
Lemon BalmFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28
Lemon VerbenaN/AFrost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1N/A
LettuceFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Frost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 18-31Apr 28
MarjoramFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28N/A
MintFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28
Mustard GreensFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31
OkraFrost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 18-31Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 29
OnionsFrost Feb 2-16Moon Feb 2-16Frost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Frost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Aug 1
OreganoFrost Feb 2-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1N/AAug 29
ParsleyFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Mar 17-Apr 21Moon Mar 18-Apr 1Aug 22
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 17Aug 1
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost May 5-19Moon May 5-15
PeasN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Apr 28
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Aug 29
PumpkinsFrost Mar 24-Apr 7Moon Mar 24-Apr 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Jul 25
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 17Sep 12
RosemaryFrost Jan 19-Feb 2Moon Jan 19-Feb 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1N/ASep 12
SageFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1N/AAug 22
Salad BurnetFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 14-May 12Moon Apr 17-May 1
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-31Moon Mar 17Aug 1
SavoryFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28N/A
SpinachFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Apr 28
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Aug 22
Sweet PotatoesN/AFrost May 5-12Moon May 5-12N/AJul 25
Swiss ChardFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Mar 31-Apr 14Moon Mar 31-Apr 1Frost Mar 24-Apr 14Moon Mar 24-Apr 1Apr 28
TarragonFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28N/A
ThymeFrost Feb 2-16Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28N/AAug 15
TomatillosFrost Mar 2-17Moon Mar 2-3Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1N/AAug 22
TomatoesFrost Feb 16-Mar 2Moon Feb 17-Mar 2Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1N/AAug 8
TurmericFrost Feb 16-Mar 17Moon Feb 17-Mar 3Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 12Moon Apr 28-May 1
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 17Oct 10
WatercressFrost Mar 17-24Moon Mar 18-24Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Frost Apr 14-28Moon Apr 17-28
WatermelonsFrost Mar 24-Apr 7Moon Mar 24-Apr 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Frost Apr 21-28Moon Apr 21-28Aug 8
Winter SquashFrost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Jul 18
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Mar 24-31Moon Mar 24-31Frost Apr 21-May 5Moon Apr 21-May 1Frost Apr 28-May 5Moon Apr 28-May 1Sep 5

Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on November 7 (at CLEVELAND BURKE AP, OH climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost DatesMoon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 19-Oct 24Moon Sep 19-26, Oct 10-24N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Aug 15-Sep 12Moon Aug 28-Sep 9N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 29-Sep 19Moon Sep 10-19N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Aug 8-15Moon Aug 12-15Frost Aug 29-Sep 12Moon Sep 10-1260Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jul 18-Aug 1Moon Jul 18-29N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageN/AFrost Aug 15-29Moon Aug 15-2790Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 22-29Moon Aug 28-29N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Aug 1-8Frost Aug 15-22Moon Aug 15-2275Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Aug 15-Sep 12Moon Aug 15-27, Sep 10-12N/A70Frost-tolerant
CollardsFrost Aug 1-15Moon Aug 12-15Frost Sep 12-26Moon Sep 12-2675Frost-hardy
FennelFrost Aug 8-22Moon Aug 12-22N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 21-Dec 5Moon Nov 25-Dec 5N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 22-Sep 5Moon Aug 22-27N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 29-Sep 12Moon Sep 10-12N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Sep 12-Aug 29Moon Sep 12-26Frost Oct 3-Sep 19Moon Oct 10-2545Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Sep 12-26Moon Sep 12-26N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Sep 5-26Moon Sep 10-26N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 29-Sep 12Moon Sep 10-12N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 26-Oct 10Moon Sep 27-Oct 9N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 19-Oct 10Moon Sep 19-26, Oct 10N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 29-Sep 12Moon Sep 10-12N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Sep 5-19Moon Sep 5-9N/A50Frost-tolerant

Understanding the Chart

The charts include several columns to guide your planting:

  • Plant names are linked: Click any crop to view its Growing Guide for detailed advice on planting, care, and harvest.

  • Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds inside for an early start.

  • Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to transplant seedlings or starter plants from a nursery.

  • Start Seeds Outdoors: When to sow seeds directly in your garden soil.

  • Last Date to Plant: The final date to plant so crops have time to mature before frost.

  • Moon Dates: Best planting days based on lunar phases—an age-old gardening tradition.

  • N/A: Indicates a planting method that is generally not recommended but may still be possible.

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Planting Guidance

  • Many quick-maturing crops, such as radishes, can be planted successively throughout the summer in northern regions. However, some cool-season crops—such as kale and lettuce—may bolt in hot temperatures. Gardeners in warmer regions may need a short summer break, resuming planting once the heat passes.
  • Many crops that are typically started indoors for spring can be planted directly in the soil for fall. Warm soil, fewer pests, and seasonal rainfall make it easier to grow. Some crops must be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste sweeter after a light frost.
  • The dates are calculated relative to frost, giving each user a unique calendar. That’s why some crops, especially similar varieties like kale and lettuce, or seedlings such as broccoli and cabbage, may share the same dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Accurate Are the Planting Dates?

Use this chart as a planning guide and starting point. The frost dates are averages based on historical data—they are not predictions for the coming year. While most gardeners rely on frost dates to plan planting, some locations in the U.S. may not experience frost, and certain areas may not match these dates perfectly.

Local microclimates—such as low spots, slopes, or sheltered areas—can also affect your planting schedule. Watch the weather, talk with fellow gardeners, and take notes on what works best in your garden.

Why Do You Start Seeds Indoors?

Starting seeds indoors gives crops a head start on the growing season, which is crucial in regions with shorter seasons. Indoors, young plants grow in a stable, controlled environment, protected from unpredictable rain, drought, frost, temperature swings, pests, and diseases.

For most crops, seeds should be started 6–8 weeks before the last spring frost. This ensures plants grow large and healthy enough to survive transplanting outdoors. Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

Which Seeds Should Be Started Indoors?

Not all vegetables benefit from indoor starting. Most are better off direct-sown in the garden.

  • Seeds that should be started indoors are typically:
  • Tender vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant
  • Long-season crops: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts

Crops like carrots, radishes, beets, squash, and watermelon are best sown directly in the garden, as they do not tolerate root disturbance and need warm soil to thrive. Read more about direct-sowing seeds here!

When Should You Transplant Seedlings?

Transplant seedlings when they outgrow their trays or starter pots.

  • If outdoor conditions aren’t ready, move seedlings to larger pots indoors.
  • Begin hardening off approximately one week before the last frost date to gradually acclimate plants to outdoor conditions.
  • Then transplant them into the garden. Get more tips for transplanting seedlings.

What Is Planting by the Moon?

Planting by the Moon (or “Gardening by the Moon”) is a traditional method for timing crop planting based on lunar phases:

  • Above-ground crops: Plant annual flowers and vegetables during the Waxing Moon (new to full).
  • Below-ground crops: Plant bulbs, biennials, perennials, and root vegetables during the Waning Moon (full to new).

Gardeners report larger, tastier harvests using this method. Our planting calendar includes Moon dates to help you plan. Learn more about Planting and Gardening by the Moon.

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