In USDA zone 4, the last spring frost usually falls between May 1 and May 20, 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 19 to Mar 22 | May 3 to May 28 | Sep 2 to Oct 9 |
| Leeks | Feb 19 to Mar 22 | May 9 to Jun 3 | Oct 6 to Oct 31 |
| Peppers | Feb 28 to Apr 15 | May 28 to Jun 21 | Aug 15 to Sep 15 |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 to Apr 21 | May 16 to Jun 6 | Jul 28 to Sep 15 |
| Eggplant | Mar 10 to Apr 21 | May 28 to Jun 21 | Aug 15 to Sep 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 to Apr 15 | May 3 to Jun 3 | Jun 21 to Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 to Apr 15 | May 3 to Jun 3 | Jul 3 to Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 to Apr 15 | May 3 to Jun 3 | Jun 21 to Aug 6 |
| Basil | Mar 28 to Apr 27 | Jun 9 to Jul 3 | Jul 15 to Sep 15 |
| Spinach | · | Apr 3 to May 16 | Jun 3 to Jul 22 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Apr 9 to May 28 | Jun 9 to Jul 28 |
| Collards | · | Apr 9 to Jun 3 | Jun 27 to Oct 31 |
| Arugula | · | Apr 9 to Jun 3 | May 28 to Jul 22 |
| Cilantro | · | Apr 15 to May 28 | Jun 3 to Jul 28 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Apr 15 to Jun 9 | Jun 21 to Oct 31 |
| Radishes | · | Apr 15 to Oct 9 | May 16 to Oct 31 |
| Blueberries | · | Apr 21 to Jun 3 | Jul 22 to Sep 20 |
| Raspberries | · | Apr 21 to Jun 3 | Aug 12 to Nov 8 |
| Strawberries | · | Apr 21 to Jun 3 | Jul 3 to Nov 8 |
| Blackberries | · | Apr 21 to Jun 3 | Aug 6 to Oct 21 |
| Apple tree | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Sep 20 to Nov 14 |
| Pear tree | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Sep 27 to Nov 14 |
| Cherry tree | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Jul 9 to Aug 9 |
| Peach tree | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Aug 21 to Oct 3 |
| Plum tree | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Sep 8 to Oct 21 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 21 to May 22 | Jun 21 to Jul 15 | Short season |
| Turnips | · | Apr 21 to Oct 3 | Jun 9 to Oct 31 |
| Asparagus | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | May 22 to Jul 3 |
| Rhubarb | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Jun 3 to Aug 6 |
| Grapes | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Sep 27 to Nov 14 |
| Figs | · | Apr 21 to May 28 | Sep 5 to Nov 5 |
| Potatoes | · | May 3 to Jun 3 | Aug 9 to Oct 9 |
| Carrots | · | May 3 to Aug 9 | Jul 9 to Oct 31 |
| Sweet Corn | · | May 28 to Jul 9 | Aug 21 to Sep 15 |
| Green beans | · | Jun 3 to Aug 3 | Aug 3 to Sep 15 |
| Cucumbers | · | Jun 3 to Jul 9 | Aug 3 to Sep 15 |
| Zucchini | · | Jun 3 to Jul 3 | Jul 28 to Sep 15 |
| Watermelon | · | Jun 3 to Jul 3 | Short season |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | Jun 3 to Jul 3 | Sep 2 to Sep 15 |
| Winter Squash | · | Jun 9 to Jul 9 | Short season |
| Pumpkin | · | Jun 9 to Jul 9 | Short season |
| Okra | · | Jun 9 to Jul 3 | Aug 21 to Sep 15 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | Jun 9 to Jul 3 | 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.