Ontario, Canada
Planting calendar for Belleville
Last frost around April 17, first frost around November 9: about 206 frost-free days.
- Last frost
- April 17 on average
- First frost
- November 9 on average
- Frost-free days
- 206 in a typical year
Sow now: November
See the whole yearThe year at a glance
When each crop can be sown in Belleville. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
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| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Sow under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Roots | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Plant under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover | July: Plant under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow under cover | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Onion family | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Plant under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Plant under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant under cover | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Plant under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover | July: Plant under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow outdoors and under cover | October: Sow under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Plant under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant outdoors and under cover | June: Plant outdoors and under cover | July: Plant under cover | August: Plant under cover | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Plant under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant under cover | |
| January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Plant under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant under cover | |
Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.
Crop by crop
Fruiting
TomatoOutdoors May 22 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 24 to Jul 14

- Sow outdoors
- May 22 to Jun 16
- Under cover
- Apr 24 to Jul 14
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around July 27.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors May 21 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 14

- Sow outdoors
- May 21 to Jun 16
- Under cover
- Apr 23 to Jul 14
- First harvest
- About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around August 13.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors May 26 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 19

- Sow outdoors
- May 26 to Jun 21
- Under cover
- Apr 28 to Jul 19
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around August 12.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors May 26 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 14

- Sow outdoors
- May 26 to Jun 16
- Under cover
- Apr 28 to Jul 14
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around August 24.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors May 21 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 23 to Sep 15

- Sow outdoors
- May 21 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
- Under cover
- Apr 23 to Sep 15
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors May 21 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 23 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10

- Sow outdoors
- May 21 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 13
- Under cover
- Apr 23 to Aug 13, and Aug 25 to Sep 10
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 10.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors May 21 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 19

- Sow outdoors
- May 21 to Jun 21
- Under cover
- Apr 23 to Jul 19
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 26.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 12°C or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors May 16 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 18 to Jul 19

- Sow outdoors
- May 16 to Jun 21
- Under cover
- Apr 18 to Jul 19
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 21.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Apr 22 to Jul 31; Under cover Mar 25 to Aug 28

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Jul 31
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Aug 28
- First harvest
- About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around July 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
BeetOutdoors Apr 22 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 25 to Sep 12

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Aug 15
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Sep 12
- First harvest
- About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around June 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ParsnipOutdoors Apr 17 to Jul 3; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 31

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jul 3
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Jul 31
- First harvest
- About 85 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around July 11.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RadishOutdoors Apr 17 to Sep 24; Under cover Mar 20 to Oct 22

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Oct 22
- First harvest
- About 18 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 5.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 12; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 10

- Plant outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jun 12
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Jul 10
- First harvest
- About 64 days after planting. Planted on April 17, ready around June 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
TurnipOutdoors Apr 17 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 20 to Sep 25

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Aug 28
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Sep 25
- First harvest
- About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 24.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Aug 23; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 20

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 19 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Aug 23
- Under cover
- Mar 22 to Sep 20
- First harvest
- About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 20 to Oct 16

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 18
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Oct 16
- First harvest
- About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 22 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 25 to Sep 25

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Aug 28
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Sep 25
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around June 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
ArugulaOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 20 to Oct 18

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 20
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Oct 18
- First harvest
- About 25 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Apr 14 to Jun 13; Under cover Mar 17 to Jul 11

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to Jun 13
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Jul 11
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around July 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors May 16 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 5; Under cover Apr 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2

- Sow outdoors
- May 16 to Jul 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 5
- Under cover
- Apr 18 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 16.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors May 16 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 18 to Sep 12

- Sow outdoors
- May 16 to Aug 15
- Under cover
- Apr 18 to Sep 12
- First harvest
- About 51 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 6.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 11°C or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Apr 26; Under cover Mar 15 to Mar 29, and Apr 12 to Apr 26, and May 10 to May 24

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 12 to Apr 26
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Mar 29, and Apr 12 to Apr 26, and May 10 to May 24
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around November 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Apr 17 to Aug 7; Under cover Mar 20 to Sep 4

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Aug 7
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Sep 4
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 6.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Apr 16 to Jun 6; Under cover Mar 19 to Jul 4

- Plant outdoors
- Apr 16 to Jun 6
- Under cover
- Mar 19 to Jul 4
- First harvest
- About 90 days after planting. Planted on April 16, ready around July 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
GarlicOutdoors Oct 13 to Nov 10; Under cover Sep 15 to Dec 8

- Plant outdoors
- Oct 13 to Nov 10
- Under cover
- Sep 15 to Dec 8
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 13, ready around June 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Apr 17 to Aug 2; Under cover Mar 20 to Aug 30

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Aug 2
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Aug 30
- First harvest
- About 99 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around July 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
ScallionOutdoors Apr 14 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 17 to Oct 4

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 14 to Sep 6
- Under cover
- Mar 17 to Oct 4
- First harvest
- About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around May 26.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
ShallotOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 25; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 23

- Plant outdoors
- Apr 12 to Jun 25
- Under cover
- Mar 15 to Jul 23
- First harvest
- About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 12, ready around June 29.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 5°C.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Apr 17 to Aug 17; Under cover Mar 20 to Sep 14

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Aug 17
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Sep 14
- First harvest
- About 71 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
BroccoliOutdoors Apr 22 to Aug 1; Under cover Mar 25 to Aug 29

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Aug 1
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Aug 29
- First harvest
- About 63 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around June 24.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 17 to Jul 18; Under cover Mar 20 to Aug 15

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jul 18
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Aug 15
- First harvest
- About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around July 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 17; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 15

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jun 17
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Jul 15
- First harvest
- About 117 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around August 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
KaleOutdoors Apr 22 to Aug 10; Under cover Mar 25 to Sep 7

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Aug 10
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Sep 7
- First harvest
- About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around June 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Bok choyOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 30 to Oct 8

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 10
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Oct 8
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 8°C; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Apr 27 to Aug 19; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 16

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 27 to Aug 19
- Under cover
- Mar 30 to Sep 16
- First harvest
- About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 2.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 8°C or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Apr 17 to Aug 26; Under cover Mar 20 to Sep 23

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Aug 26
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Sep 23
- First harvest
- About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 3.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
CilantroOutdoors Apr 22 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 8; Under cover Mar 25 to Oct 6

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Jun 11, and Jul 20 to Sep 8
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Oct 6
- First harvest
- About 35 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around May 27.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Apr 17 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 20 to Aug 9, and Aug 25 to Sep 6

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 9
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Aug 9, and Aug 25 to Sep 6
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
MintOutdoors Apr 22 to Sep 28; Under cover Mar 25 to Oct 26

- Sow outdoors
- Apr 22 to Sep 28
- Under cover
- Mar 25 to Oct 26
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 7°C.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Apr 17 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 20 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3

- Plant outdoors
- Apr 17 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 6
- Under cover
- Mar 20 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 6°C.
RaspberryOutdoors Oct 29 to Nov 17; Under cover Oct 1 to Oct 20, and Oct 29 to Nov 17, and Nov 26 to Dec 15

- Plant outdoors
- Oct 29 to Nov 17
- Under cover
- Oct 1 to Oct 20, and Oct 29 to Nov 17, and Nov 26 to Dec 15
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbOutdoors Oct 21 to Nov 14; Under cover Sep 23 to Dec 12

- Plant outdoors
- Oct 21 to Nov 14
- Under cover
- Sep 23 to Dec 12
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Belleville
When is the last frost in Belleville?
On average around April 17, and the first autumn frost comes around November 9. In a cold spring a frost can come a week or two late, so tender plants are safest out a week after the date.
Can I grow tomatoes outdoors in Belleville?
Yes. Plant them outdoors May 22 to Jun 16, or under cover Apr 24 to Jul 14.
What can I sow in Belleville in November?
Outdoors: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work
