Georgia, US

Planting calendar for Atlanta

Last frost around March 14, first frost around November 23: about 254 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 14
First frost: November 23
Frost-free days: 254

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Brussels sprout
Mint
Rhubarb

Under cover

Parsnip
Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Celery
Scallion
Shallot
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Bok choy
Cilantro
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Atlanta. 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 Atlanta, 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: Sow 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
Chile pepper	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 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: Sow 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
Eggplant	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 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: Sow 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
Cucumber	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 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
Winter squash	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 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: Sow 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
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Beet	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Parsnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	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 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: 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: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	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
Leek	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Bok choy	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: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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 Apr 18 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 17 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 22 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 25 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 22 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 25 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 22 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 25 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 22, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 17 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 17; Under cover Mar 20 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 17
Under cover: Mar 20 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 17 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 20 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 20 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 17 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 20 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 20 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 17, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 12 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 15 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Sep 2
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 16 to May 27, and Jul 28 to Sep 6; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to May 27, and Jul 28 to Sep 6
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 18; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 18
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 24, and Dec 4 to Dec 23; Under cover Jan 1 to May 18, and Jun 30 to Sep 21, and Nov 6 to Nov 25, and Dec 4 to Dec 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 24, and Dec 4 to Dec 23
Under cover: Jan 1 to May 18, and Jun 30 to Sep 21, and Nov 6 to Nov 25, and Dec 4 to Dec 23
First harvest: About 114 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Oct 25; Under cover Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Nov 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Oct 25
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Nov 22
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around March 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 2 to Mar 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 5 to Apr 27, and Jun 30 to Oct 5

Plant outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 5 to Apr 27, and Jun 30 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 91 days after planting. Planted on February 2, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 2 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 7 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 10 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 10 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 7, ready around April 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 5 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 24
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 21
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around March 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 16 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 24; Under cover Jan 5 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 24
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 21
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around March 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 29 to Mar 13; Under cover Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Nov 1 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 29 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Nov 1 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on July 28, ready around October 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 12 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 13; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 10

Sow outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 13
Under cover: Oct 9 to Jan 10
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 6, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Sep 11
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Jan 28 to Mar 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 15 to Dec 28; Under cover Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Oct 18 to Apr 17

Plant outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 15 to Dec 28
Under cover: Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Oct 18 to Apr 17
First harvest: About 123 days after planting. Planted on January 28, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 23; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 20

Plant outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 23
Under cover: Oct 9 to Jan 20
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 6, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 2 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Dec 23; Under cover Jun 30 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 20, and Jul 28 to Dec 23
Under cover: Jun 30 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 127 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jan 6 to Oct 13; Under cover Dec 9 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Oct 13
Under cover: Dec 9 to Nov 10
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 6, ready around February 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 29 to Mar 27; Under cover Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Nov 1 to Apr 24

Plant outdoors: Jul 28 to Aug 29, and Nov 29 to Mar 27
Under cover: Jun 30 to Sep 26, and Nov 1 to Apr 24
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 28, ready around October 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Sep 8, and Dec 17 to Dec 23; Under cover Jan 5 to Oct 6, and Nov 19 to Nov 25, and Dec 17 to Dec 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Sep 8, and Dec 17 to Dec 23
Under cover: Jan 5 to Oct 6, and Nov 19 to Nov 25, and Dec 17 to Dec 23
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 16 to May 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 19 to Jun 14, and Jun 30 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to May 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 19 to Jun 14, and Jun 30 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Aug 27, and Dec 15 to Dec 23; Under cover Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Jul 30, and Aug 21 to Aug 27, and Sep 18 to Sep 24, and Nov 17 to Nov 25, and Dec 15 to Dec 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 1, and Aug 21 to Aug 27, and Dec 15 to Dec 23
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 29, and Jul 24 to Jul 30, and Aug 21 to Aug 27, and Sep 18 to Sep 24, and Nov 17 to Nov 25, and Dec 15 to Dec 23
First harvest: About 107 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Dec 23; Under cover Jun 30 to May 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Dec 23
Under cover: Jun 30 to May 2
First harvest: About 141 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 14; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 14
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 27 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 13; Under cover Jan 30 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 13
Under cover: Jan 30 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 10
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 28 to Sep 18; Under cover Feb 14 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 28 to Sep 18
Under cover: Feb 14 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 2 to Sep 30; Under cover Jan 5 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Sep 30
Under cover: Jan 5 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 16 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 12; Under cover Jan 19 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jan 19 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 13; Under cover Jan 5 to May 18, and Jun 30 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 13
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 18, and Jun 30 to Oct 11
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 Feb 16 to Dec 10; Under cover Jan 19 to Jan 7

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Dec 10
Under cover: Jan 19 to Jan 7
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 Feb 2 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 5 to May 2, and Jun 30 to Oct 9

Plant outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 4, and Jul 28 to Sep 11
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 2, and Jun 30 to Oct 9
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 28 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 31 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 28 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 31 to Feb 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 15 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 18 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 15 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 18 to Feb 9
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

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Questions about growing in Atlanta

When is the last frost in Atlanta?

On average around March 14, and the first autumn frost comes around November 23. 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 Atlanta?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 18 to May 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 30, or under cover Mar 21 to Jun 10, and Jun 30 to Sep 27.

What can I sow in Atlanta in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, Brussels sprout, mint, rhubarb. Under cover: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, cilantro, raspberry.

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