Zone 5 planting calendar
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Average last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 - about 163 frost-free days.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Peppers | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Cucumbers | – | May 7 – May 28 |
| Zucchini | – | May 7 – May 28 |
| Pumpkins | – | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Winter Squash | – | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Watermelon | – | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Cantaloupe | – | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Green Beans | – | May 7 – May 28 |
| Sweet Corn | – | May 7 – May 28 |
| Okra | – | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Lettuce | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Spinach | – | Mar 26 – Apr 16 |
| Kale | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 2 – Apr 23 |
| Broccoli | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 12 – Mar 26 | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 23 – May 14 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Carrots | – | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Beets | – | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Radishes | – | Mar 26 – Apr 16 |
| Peas | – | Mar 19 – Apr 9 |
| Onions | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 2 – Apr 23 |
| Garlic | – | – |
| Potatoes | – | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Sweet Potatoes | – | May 21 – Jun 11 |
| Swiss Chard | – | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Arugula | – | Apr 2 – Apr 23 |
| Basil | Mar 19 – Apr 2 | May 14 – Jun 4 |
| Cilantro | – | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Parsley | Mar 5 – Mar 19 | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Celery | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | May 7 – May 28 |
| Leeks | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | Apr 16 – May 7 |
| Asparagus | – | Apr 2 – Apr 23 |
| Strawberries | – | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
| Sunflowers | – | May 7 – May 28 |
| Turnips | – | Apr 9 – Apr 30 |
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