In USDA zone 7, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 1 and Apr 20, 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 20 to Feb 20 | Apr 3 to Apr 28 | Aug 3 to Sep 9 |
| Leeks | Jan 20 to Feb 20 | Apr 9 to May 4 | Sep 6 to Nov 21 |
| Peppers | Jan 29 to Mar 16 | Apr 28 to May 22 | Jul 16 to Oct 15 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 5 to Mar 22 | Apr 16 to May 7 | Jun 28 to Oct 15 |
| Eggplant | Feb 8 to Mar 22 | Apr 28 to May 22 | Jul 16 to Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Feb 8 to Mar 16 | Apr 3 to May 4 | May 22 to Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Feb 8 to Mar 16 | Apr 3 to May 4 | Jun 3 to Jul 22 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 8 to Mar 16 | Apr 3 to May 4 | May 22 to Jul 7 |
| Basil | Feb 26 to Mar 28 | May 10 to Jun 3 | Jun 15 to Oct 15 |
| Spinach | · | Mar 4 to Apr 16 | May 4 to Jun 22 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Mar 10 to Apr 28 | May 10 to Jun 28 |
| Collards | · | Mar 10 to May 4 | May 28 to Nov 15 |
| Arugula | · | Mar 10 to May 4 | Apr 28 to Jun 22 |
| Cilantro | · | Mar 16 to Apr 28 | May 4 to Jun 28 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Mar 16 to May 10 | May 22 to Oct 21 |
| Radishes | · | Mar 16 to Sep 9 | Apr 16 to Oct 9 |
| Blueberries | · | Mar 22 to May 4 | Jun 22 to Aug 21 |
| Raspberries | · | Mar 22 to May 4 | Jul 13 to Oct 9 |
| Strawberries | · | Mar 22 to May 4 | Jun 3 to Oct 9 |
| Blackberries | · | Mar 22 to May 4 | Jul 7 to Sep 21 |
| Apple tree | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Aug 21 to Oct 15 |
| Pear tree | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Aug 28 to Oct 15 |
| Cherry tree | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Jun 9 to Jul 10 |
| Peach tree | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Jul 22 to Sep 3 |
| Plum tree | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Aug 9 to Sep 21 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 22 to Apr 22 | May 22 to Jun 15 | Oct 6 to Nov 30 |
| Turnips | · | Mar 22 to Sep 3 | May 10 to Oct 21 |
| Asparagus | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Apr 22 to Jun 3 |
| Rhubarb | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | May 4 to Jul 7 |
| Grapes | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Aug 28 to Oct 15 |
| Figs | · | Mar 22 to Apr 28 | Aug 6 to Oct 6 |
| Potatoes | · | Apr 3 to May 4 | Jul 10 to Sep 9 |
| Carrots | · | Apr 3 to Jul 10 | Jun 9 to Oct 9 |
| Sweet Corn | · | Apr 28 to Jun 9 | Jul 22 to Sep 21 |
| Green beans | · | May 4 to Jul 4 | Jul 4 to Sep 21 |
| Cucumbers | · | May 4 to Jun 9 | Jul 4 to Sep 21 |
| Zucchini | · | May 4 to Jun 3 | Jun 28 to Sep 27 |
| Watermelon | · | May 4 to Jun 3 | Aug 9 to Sep 27 |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | May 4 to Jun 3 | Aug 3 to Sep 21 |
| Winter Squash | · | May 10 to Jun 9 | Sep 3 to Oct 15 |
| Pumpkin | · | May 10 to Jun 9 | Sep 9 to Oct 15 |
| Okra | · | May 10 to Jun 3 | Jul 22 to Oct 9 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | May 10 to Jun 3 | Sep 9 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.