Virginia, US

Planting calendar for Arlington, Virginia

Last frost around March 29, first frost around November 19: about 235 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 29
First frost: November 19
Frost-free days: 235

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Arlington, Virginia. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.

Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)

When to sow each crop in Arlington, Virginia, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Zucchini	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
Cucumber	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
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow 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
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow 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
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	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
Green bean	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
Fava bean	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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant 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
Garlic	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
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant 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
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow 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
Basil	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow 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
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant under cover	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 outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	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 outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 3 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 5 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 5 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 3, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 2 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around July 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 7 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around August 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Sep 6; Under cover Apr 4 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Sep 6
Under cover: Apr 4 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Sep 1; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Sep 1
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 2, and Jul 27 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 30 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 17 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 17 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 17 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 17 to Jun 30, and Jul 27 to Sep 3; Under cover Feb 17 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Jun 30, and Jul 27 to Sep 3
Under cover: Feb 17 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 27 to Aug 2; Under cover Feb 10 to Jul 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 2, and Aug 24 to Aug 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 27 to Aug 2
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jul 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 2, and Aug 24 to Aug 30
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 10 to May 14, and Aug 12 to Oct 11; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 11, and Jul 15 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 14, and Aug 12 to Oct 11
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 11, and Jul 15 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 21 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around March 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 10 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 21; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Sep 18

Plant outdoors: Mar 10 to May 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 21
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 2, and Jun 29 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 72 days after planting. Planted on March 10, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 10 to May 22, and Aug 4 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 19, and Jul 7 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 22, and Aug 4 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 19, and Jul 7 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 12 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 10; Under cover Feb 12 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 10
Under cover: Feb 12 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 10 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 17 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 17 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 17 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 10 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Oct 7; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Oct 7
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 5 to May 4, and Jul 27 to Aug 6; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 1, and Jun 29 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 6, and Aug 24 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 4, and Jul 27 to Aug 6
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 1, and Jun 29 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 6, and Aug 24 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 27 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 30 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 27, and Jul 27 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 30 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 27, and Jul 27 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 30 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 29 to Nov 26; Under cover Oct 1 to Dec 24

Sow outdoors: Oct 29 to Nov 26
Under cover: Oct 1 to Dec 24
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 29, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 10 to May 14, and Aug 12 to Aug 26; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 11, and Jul 15 to Jul 29, and Aug 12 to Aug 26, and Sep 9 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 14, and Aug 12 to Aug 26
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 11, and Jul 15 to Jul 29, and Aug 12 to Aug 26, and Sep 9 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 8 to Apr 28; Under cover Feb 8 to May 26

Plant outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 28
Under cover: Feb 8 to May 26
First harvest: About 99 days after planting. Planted on March 8, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 29 to Dec 1; Under cover Oct 1 to Dec 29

Plant outdoors: Oct 29 to Dec 1
Under cover: Oct 1 to Dec 29
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 29, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 10 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 7; Under cover Feb 10 to Aug 7, and Aug 24 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Jun 25, and Jul 27 to Aug 7
Under cover: Feb 10 to Aug 7, and Aug 24 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 106 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 5 to Sep 24; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Sep 24
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 28 to May 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 6; Under cover Jan 31 to Jun 10, and Jun 29 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 6, and Aug 24 to Sep 3

Plant outdoors: Feb 28 to May 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 6
Under cover: Jan 31 to Jun 10, and Jun 29 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 6, and Aug 24 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 83 days after planting. Planted on February 28, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 10 to Jun 17, and Jul 27 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 10 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Jun 17, and Jul 27 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 10 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 17 to Jun 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 17 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Jun 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 17 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 10 to May 14; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 14
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 11
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 10 to May 10; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 10
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 122 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 17 to Jun 30, and Jul 27 to Aug 29; Under cover Feb 17 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Jun 30, and Jul 27 to Aug 29
Under cover: Feb 17 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 24 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 27
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 29 to Jun 28, and Jul 27 to Sep 7; Under cover Mar 1 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Jun 28, and Jul 27 to Sep 7
Under cover: Mar 1 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 10 to Sep 13; Under cover Feb 10 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Sep 13
Under cover: Feb 10 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 17 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 17 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to May 7, and Aug 18 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 17 to Jun 4, and Jul 21 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on March 17, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 27 to Aug 28; Under cover Feb 10 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 26, and Jul 27 to Aug 28
Under cover: Feb 10 to Sep 25
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Mar 17 to Oct 16; Under cover Feb 17 to Nov 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Oct 16
Under cover: Feb 17 to Nov 13
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Mar 10 to May 10, and Jul 27 to Aug 26; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 7, and Jun 29 to Sep 23

Plant outdoors: Mar 10 to May 10, and Jul 27 to Aug 26
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 7, and Jun 29 to Sep 23
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 16 to Dec 12; Under cover Oct 19 to Jan 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 16 to Dec 12
Under cover: Oct 19 to Jan 9
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 7; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 4

Plant outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 7
Under cover: Oct 9 to Jan 4
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Arlington, Virginia

When is the last frost in Arlington, Virginia?

On average around March 29, and the first autumn frost comes around November 19. 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 Arlington, Virginia?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 3 to May 28, and Jul 27 to Aug 19, or under cover Apr 5 to Sep 16.

What can I sow in Arlington, Virginia in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, mint.

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.

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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