In USDA zone 3, the last spring frost usually falls between May 5 and May 31, and the first fall frost comes around Sep 15. Here's when to start, plant and harvest 43 crops, earliest first.
Turn this into a plan for your beds, with dates for your exact town.
Plan my garden free →| Crop | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 26 to Mar 29 | May 10 to Jun 4 | Sep 9 to Oct 16 |
| Leeks | Feb 26 to Mar 29 | May 16 to Jun 10 | Oct 13 to Oct 31 |
| Peppers | Mar 7 to Apr 22 | Jun 4 to Jun 28 | Aug 22 to Sep 15 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 14 to Apr 28 | May 23 to Jun 13 | Aug 4 to Sep 15 |
| Eggplant | Mar 17 to Apr 28 | Jun 4 to Jun 28 | Aug 22 to Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 17 to Apr 22 | May 10 to Jun 10 | Jun 28 to Aug 13 |
| Cabbage | Mar 17 to Apr 22 | May 10 to Jun 10 | Jul 10 to Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 17 to Apr 22 | May 10 to Jun 10 | Jun 28 to Aug 13 |
| Basil | Apr 4 to May 4 | Jun 16 to Jul 10 | Jul 22 to Sep 15 |
| Spinach | · | Apr 10 to May 23 | Jun 10 to Jul 29 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Apr 16 to Jun 4 | Jun 16 to Aug 4 |
| Collards | · | Apr 16 to Jun 10 | Jul 4 to Oct 31 |
| Arugula | · | Apr 16 to Jun 10 | Jun 4 to Jul 29 |
| Cilantro | · | Apr 22 to Jun 4 | Jun 10 to Aug 4 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Apr 22 to Jun 16 | Jun 28 to Oct 31 |
| Radishes | · | Apr 22 to Oct 16 | May 23 to Oct 31 |
| Blueberries | · | Apr 28 to Jun 10 | Jul 29 to Sep 27 |
| Raspberries | · | Apr 28 to Jun 10 | Aug 19 to Nov 15 |
| Strawberries | · | Apr 28 to Jun 10 | Jul 10 to Nov 15 |
| Blackberries | · | Apr 28 to Jun 10 | Aug 13 to Oct 28 |
| Apple tree | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Sep 27 to Nov 21 |
| Pear tree | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Oct 4 to Nov 21 |
| Cherry tree | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Jul 16 to Aug 16 |
| Peach tree | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Aug 28 to Oct 10 |
| Plum tree | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Sep 15 to Oct 28 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 28 to May 29 | Jun 28 to Jul 22 | Short season |
| Turnips | · | Apr 28 to Oct 10 | Jun 16 to Oct 31 |
| Asparagus | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | May 29 to Jul 10 |
| Rhubarb | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Jun 10 to Aug 13 |
| Grapes | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Oct 4 to Nov 21 |
| Figs | · | Apr 28 to Jun 4 | Sep 12 to Nov 12 |
| Potatoes | · | May 10 to Jun 10 | Aug 16 to Oct 16 |
| Carrots | · | May 10 to Aug 16 | Jul 16 to Oct 31 |
| Sweet Corn | · | Jun 4 to Jul 16 | Aug 28 to Sep 15 |
| Green beans | · | Jun 10 to Aug 10 | Aug 10 to Sep 15 |
| Cucumbers | · | Jun 10 to Jul 16 | Aug 10 to Sep 15 |
| Zucchini | · | Jun 10 to Jul 10 | Aug 4 to Sep 15 |
| Watermelon | · | Jun 10 to Jul 10 | Short season |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | Jun 10 to Jul 10 | Short season |
| Winter Squash | · | Jun 16 to Jul 16 | Short season |
| Pumpkin | · | Jun 16 to Jul 16 | Short season |
| Okra | · | Jun 16 to Jul 10 | Aug 28 to Sep 15 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | Jun 16 to Jul 10 | Short season |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.