Zone 6 planting calendar
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Average last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 - about 183 frost-free days.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | May 4 – May 25 |
| Peppers | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Cucumbers | – | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Zucchini | – | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Pumpkins | – | May 4 – May 25 |
| Winter Squash | – | May 4 – May 25 |
| Watermelon | – | May 4 – May 25 |
| Cantaloupe | – | May 4 – May 25 |
| Green Beans | – | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Sweet Corn | – | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Okra | – | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Lettuce | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Spinach | – | Mar 16 – Apr 6 |
| Kale | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Cabbage | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 13 – May 4 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Carrots | – | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Beets | – | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Radishes | – | Mar 16 – Apr 6 |
| Peas | – | Mar 9 – Mar 30 |
| Onions | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
| Garlic | – | – |
| Potatoes | – | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Sweet Potatoes | – | May 11 – Jun 1 |
| Swiss Chard | – | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Arugula | – | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
| Basil | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 4 – May 25 |
| Cilantro | – | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Parsley | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Celery | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Leeks | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 6 – Apr 27 |
| Asparagus | – | Mar 23 – Apr 13 |
| Strawberries | – | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
| Sunflowers | – | Apr 27 – May 18 |
| Turnips | – | Mar 30 – Apr 20 |
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