In USDA zone 8, the last spring frost usually falls between Feb 25 and Mar 25, and the first fall frost comes around Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers | Jan 1 to Feb 13 | Mar 28 to Apr 21 | Jun 15 to Sep 14 |
| Onions | Jan 1 to Jan 20 | Mar 3 to Mar 28 | Jul 3 to Aug 9 |
| Leeks | Jan 1 to Jan 20 | Mar 9 to Apr 3 | Aug 6 to Oct 21 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 5 to Feb 19 | Mar 16 to Apr 6 | May 28 to Sep 14 |
| Eggplant | Jan 8 to Feb 19 | Mar 28 to Apr 21 | Jun 15 to Sep 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 8 to Feb 13 | Mar 3 to Apr 3 | Apr 21 to Jun 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 8 to Feb 13 | Mar 3 to Apr 3 | May 3 to Jun 21 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 to Feb 13 | Mar 3 to Apr 3 | Apr 21 to Jun 6 |
| Basil | Jan 26 to Feb 25 | Apr 9 to May 3 | May 15 to Sep 14 |
| Spinach | · | Feb 1 to Mar 16 | Apr 3 to May 22 |
| Lettuce & greens | · | Feb 7 to Mar 28 | Apr 9 to May 28 |
| Collards | · | Feb 7 to Apr 3 | Apr 27 to Oct 15 |
| Arugula | · | Feb 7 to Apr 3 | Mar 28 to May 22 |
| Cilantro | · | Feb 13 to Mar 28 | Apr 3 to May 28 |
| Swiss Chard | · | Feb 13 to Apr 9 | Apr 21 to Sep 20 |
| Radishes | · | Feb 13 to Aug 9 | Mar 16 to Sep 8 |
| Blueberries | · | Feb 19 to Apr 3 | May 22 to Jul 21 |
| Raspberries | · | Feb 19 to Apr 3 | Jun 12 to Sep 8 |
| Strawberries | · | Feb 19 to Apr 3 | May 3 to Sep 8 |
| Blackberries | · | Feb 19 to Apr 3 | Jun 6 to Aug 21 |
| Apple tree | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jul 21 to Sep 14 |
| Pear tree | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jul 28 to Sep 14 |
| Cherry tree | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | May 9 to Jun 9 |
| Peach tree | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jun 21 to Aug 3 |
| Plum tree | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jul 9 to Aug 21 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 19 to Mar 22 | Apr 21 to May 15 | Sep 5 to Nov 5 |
| Turnips | · | Feb 19 to Aug 3 | Apr 9 to Sep 20 |
| Asparagus | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Mar 22 to May 3 |
| Rhubarb | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Apr 3 to Jun 6 |
| Grapes | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jul 28 to Sep 14 |
| Figs | · | Feb 19 to Mar 28 | Jul 6 to Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | · | Mar 3 to Apr 3 | Jun 9 to Aug 9 |
| Carrots | · | Mar 3 to Jun 9 | May 9 to Sep 8 |
| Sweet Corn | · | Mar 28 to May 9 | Jun 21 to Aug 21 |
| Green beans | · | Apr 3 to Jun 3 | Jun 3 to Aug 21 |
| Cucumbers | · | Apr 3 to May 9 | Jun 3 to Aug 21 |
| Zucchini | · | Apr 3 to May 3 | May 28 to Aug 27 |
| Watermelon | · | Apr 3 to May 3 | Jul 9 to Aug 27 |
| Melon (Cantaloupe) | · | Apr 3 to May 3 | Jul 3 to Aug 21 |
| Winter Squash | · | Apr 9 to May 9 | Aug 3 to Sep 20 |
| Pumpkin | · | Apr 9 to May 9 | Aug 9 to Sep 20 |
| Okra | · | Apr 9 to May 3 | Jun 21 to Sep 8 |
| Sweet Potatoes | · | Apr 9 to May 3 | Aug 9 to Sep 14 |
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.