In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30, 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 | Jan 27 to Feb 27 | Apr 10 to May 5 | Aug 10 to Sep 16 |
| Leeks | Jan 27 to Feb 27 | Apr 16 to May 11 | Sep 13 to Nov 28 |
| Peppers | Feb 5 to Mar 23 | May 5 to May 29 | Jul 23 to Oct 15 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 12 to Mar 29 | Apr 23 to May 14 | Jul 5 to Oct 15 |
| Eggplant | Feb 15 to Mar 29 | May 5 to May 29 | Jul 23 to Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Feb 15 to Mar 23 | Apr 10 to May 11 | May 29 to Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Feb 15 to Mar 23 | Apr 10 to May 11 | Jun 10 to Jul 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 to Mar 23 | Apr 10 to May 11 | May 29 to Jul 14 |
| Basil | Mar 5 to Apr 4 | May 17 to Jun 10 | Jun 22 to Oct 15 |
| Spinach | · | Mar 11 to Apr 23 | May 11 to Jun 29 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Mar 17 to May 5 | May 17 to Jul 5 |
| Collards | · | Mar 17 to May 11 | Jun 4 to Nov 22 |
| Arugula | · | Mar 17 to May 11 | May 5 to Jun 29 |
| Cilantro | · | Mar 23 to May 5 | May 11 to Jul 5 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Mar 23 to May 17 | May 29 to Oct 28 |
| Radishes | · | Mar 23 to Sep 16 | Apr 23 to Oct 16 |
| Blueberries | · | Mar 29 to May 11 | Jun 29 to Aug 28 |
| Raspberries | · | Mar 29 to May 11 | Jul 20 to Oct 16 |
| Strawberries | · | Mar 29 to May 11 | Jun 10 to Oct 16 |
| Blackberries | · | Mar 29 to May 11 | Jul 14 to Sep 28 |
| Apple tree | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Aug 28 to Oct 22 |
| Pear tree | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Sep 4 to Oct 22 |
| Cherry tree | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Jun 16 to Jul 17 |
| Peach tree | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Jul 29 to Sep 10 |
| Plum tree | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Aug 16 to Sep 28 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 29 to Apr 29 | May 29 to Jun 22 | Oct 13 to Nov 30 |
| Turnips | · | Mar 29 to Sep 10 | May 17 to Oct 28 |
| Asparagus | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Apr 29 to Jun 10 |
| Rhubarb | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | May 11 to Jul 14 |
| Grapes | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Sep 4 to Oct 22 |
| Figs | · | Mar 29 to May 5 | Aug 13 to Oct 13 |
| Potatoes | · | Apr 10 to May 11 | Jul 17 to Sep 16 |
| Carrots | · | Apr 10 to Jul 17 | Jun 16 to Oct 16 |
| Sweet Corn | · | May 5 to Jun 16 | Jul 29 to Sep 28 |
| Green beans | · | May 11 to Jul 11 | Jul 11 to Sep 28 |
| Cucumbers | · | May 11 to Jun 16 | Jul 11 to Sep 28 |
| Zucchini | · | May 11 to Jun 10 | Jul 5 to Oct 4 |
| Watermelon | · | May 11 to Jun 10 | Aug 16 to Oct 4 |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | May 11 to Jun 10 | Aug 10 to Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash | · | May 17 to Jun 16 | Sep 10 to Oct 15 |
| Pumpkin | · | May 17 to Jun 16 | Sep 16 to Oct 15 |
| Okra | · | May 17 to Jun 10 | Jul 29 to Oct 15 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | May 17 to Jun 10 | Sep 16 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.