Ohio, US

Planting calendar for Cincinnati

Last frost around April 3, first frost around November 10: about 221 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 3
First frost: November 10
Frost-free days: 221

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati, 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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: Not this month	August: Not this month	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: Not this month	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 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
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: 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
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: 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
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: 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
Celery	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: Not this month	August: Not this month	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 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: Not this month	August: Not this month	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 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
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 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
Bok choy	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
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 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
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: 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
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: 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
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 under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 8 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 10 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 10 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 8, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 9 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 9 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around July 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 12 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 14 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 14 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 12, ready around July 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 12 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 14 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 14 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 12, ready around August 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Apr 9 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Apr 9 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 7 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 2 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 7, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 14 to May 30; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 30
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 27
First harvest: About 91 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 14 to May 18, and Aug 8 to Oct 7; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 15, and Jul 11 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 18, and Aug 8 to Oct 7
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 15, and Jul 11 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 14 to May 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Sep 14

Plant outdoors: Mar 14 to May 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 70 days after planting. Planted on March 14, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 14 to May 27, and Jul 30 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 14 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 27, and Jul 30 to Sep 11
Under cover: Feb 14 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 16 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 7; Under cover Feb 16 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 7
Under cover: Feb 16 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 14 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 20 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 20 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Sep 11
Under cover: Feb 20 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 14 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 9 to May 8; Under cover Feb 9 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to May 8
Under cover: Feb 9 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 2 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 2 to Jul 2, and Jul 28 to Sep 1; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jul 2, and Jul 28 to Sep 1
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 26 to Nov 20; Under cover Sep 28 to Dec 18

Sow outdoors: Oct 26 to Nov 20
Under cover: Sep 28 to Dec 18
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 26, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 14 to May 18, and Aug 8 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 15, and Jul 11 to Jul 26, and Aug 8 to Aug 23, and Sep 5 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 18, and Aug 8 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 15, and Jul 11 to Jul 26, and Aug 8 to Aug 23, and Sep 5 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 12 to May 2; Under cover Feb 12 to May 30

Plant outdoors: Mar 12 to May 2
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 30
First harvest: About 96 days after planting. Planted on March 12, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 26 to Nov 24; Under cover Sep 28 to Dec 22

Plant outdoors: Oct 26 to Nov 24
Under cover: Sep 28 to Dec 22
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 26, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 14 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 3; Under cover Feb 14 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 3
Under cover: Feb 14 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 104 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 9 to Sep 20; Under cover Feb 9 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Sep 20
Under cover: Feb 9 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around April 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 6 to May 19; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 16

Plant outdoors: Mar 6 to May 19
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 16
First harvest: About 79 days after planting. Planted on March 6, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 14 to Aug 16; Under cover Feb 14 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Aug 16
Under cover: Feb 14 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 14 to May 18; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 18
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 15
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 14 to May 14; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 14
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 11
First harvest: About 121 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 26 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 24; Under cover Feb 26 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 24
Under cover: Feb 26 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 3 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 6 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Jul 3, and Jul 28 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 6 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 14 to Sep 9; Under cover Feb 14 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Sep 9
Under cover: Feb 14 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 20 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 22; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 10, and Aug 15 to Sep 22
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 7, and Jul 18 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 14 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 25; Under cover Feb 14 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 25
Under cover: Feb 14 to Sep 22
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 20 to Oct 12; Under cover Feb 20 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Oct 12
Under cover: Feb 20 to Nov 9
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 14 to May 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 14 to Jun 11, and Jun 30 to Sep 19

Plant outdoors: Mar 14 to May 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 14 to Jun 11, and Jun 30 to Sep 19
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 11 to Dec 2; Under cover Oct 14 to Dec 30

Plant outdoors: Nov 11 to Dec 2
Under cover: Oct 14 to Dec 30
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 2 to Nov 29; Under cover Oct 5 to Dec 27

Plant outdoors: Nov 2 to Nov 29
Under cover: Oct 5 to Dec 27
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 Cincinnati

When is the last frost in Cincinnati?

On average around April 3, and the first autumn frost comes around November 10. 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 Cincinnati?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 8 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, or under cover Apr 10 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13.

What can I sow in Cincinnati in November?

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