In USDA zone 5, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 10 and May 10, and the first fall frost comes around Oct 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 3 to Mar 6 | Apr 17 to May 12 | Aug 17 to Sep 23 |
| Leeks | Feb 3 to Mar 6 | Apr 23 to May 18 | Sep 20 to Nov 30 |
| Peppers | Feb 12 to Mar 30 | May 12 to Jun 5 | Jul 30 to Oct 15 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 19 to Apr 5 | Apr 30 to May 21 | Jul 12 to Oct 15 |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 to Apr 5 | May 12 to Jun 5 | Jul 30 to Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 22 to Mar 30 | Apr 17 to May 18 | Jun 5 to Jul 21 |
| Cabbage | Feb 22 to Mar 30 | Apr 17 to May 18 | Jun 17 to Aug 5 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 22 to Mar 30 | Apr 17 to May 18 | Jun 5 to Jul 21 |
| Basil | Mar 12 to Apr 11 | May 24 to Jun 17 | Jun 29 to Oct 15 |
| Spinach | · | Mar 18 to Apr 30 | May 18 to Jul 6 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Mar 24 to May 12 | May 24 to Jul 12 |
| Collards | · | Mar 24 to May 18 | Jun 11 to Nov 29 |
| Arugula | · | Mar 24 to May 18 | May 12 to Jul 6 |
| Cilantro | · | Mar 30 to May 12 | May 18 to Jul 12 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Mar 30 to May 24 | Jun 5 to Nov 4 |
| Radishes | · | Mar 30 to Sep 23 | Apr 30 to Oct 23 |
| Blueberries | · | Apr 5 to May 18 | Jul 6 to Sep 4 |
| Raspberries | · | Apr 5 to May 18 | Jul 27 to Oct 23 |
| Strawberries | · | Apr 5 to May 18 | Jun 17 to Oct 23 |
| Blackberries | · | Apr 5 to May 18 | Jul 21 to Oct 5 |
| Apple tree | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Sep 4 to Oct 29 |
| Pear tree | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Sep 11 to Oct 29 |
| Cherry tree | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Jun 23 to Jul 24 |
| Peach tree | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Aug 5 to Sep 17 |
| Plum tree | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Aug 23 to Oct 5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 5 to May 6 | Jun 5 to Jun 29 | Oct 20 to Nov 30 |
| Turnips | · | Apr 5 to Sep 17 | May 24 to Nov 4 |
| Asparagus | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | May 6 to Jun 17 |
| Rhubarb | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | May 18 to Jul 21 |
| Grapes | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Sep 11 to Oct 29 |
| Figs | · | Apr 5 to May 12 | Aug 20 to Oct 20 |
| Potatoes | · | Apr 17 to May 18 | Jul 24 to Sep 23 |
| Carrots | · | Apr 17 to Jul 24 | Jun 23 to Oct 23 |
| Sweet Corn | · | May 12 to Jun 23 | Aug 5 to Oct 5 |
| Green beans | · | May 18 to Jul 18 | Jul 18 to Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | · | May 18 to Jun 23 | Jul 18 to Oct 5 |
| Zucchini | · | May 18 to Jun 17 | Jul 12 to Oct 11 |
| Watermelon | · | May 18 to Jun 17 | Aug 23 to Oct 11 |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | May 18 to Jun 17 | Aug 17 to Oct 5 |
| Winter Squash | · | May 24 to Jun 23 | Sep 17 to Oct 15 |
| Pumpkin | · | May 24 to Jun 23 | Sep 23 to Oct 15 |
| Okra | · | May 24 to Jun 17 | Aug 5 to Oct 15 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | May 24 to Jun 17 | Sep 23 to Oct 15 |
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.