Georgia, US

Planting calendar for Columbus, Georgia

Last frost around March 2, first frost around December 3: about 276 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 2
First frost: December 3
Frost-free days: 276

Sow now: November

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Columbus, Georgia. 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 Columbus, Georgia, 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 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
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: 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
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: 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
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: 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
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 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
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: 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
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
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 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	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 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	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: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	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 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: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	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: Not this month	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: Sow under cover
Spinach	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: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Arugula	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: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 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 outdoors and 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: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	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
Leek	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 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 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	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 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
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 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
Cauliflower	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 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	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 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	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 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 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 outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	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 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
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 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 outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
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
RhubarbWinters too mild here	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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 6 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 9 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 9 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 5 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 8 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 8 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 10 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 10 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 13 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 13 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 5 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 5 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 25; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 25
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 5 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 8 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 31 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 2 to May 13, and Aug 3 to Oct 2, and Dec 6 to Dec 24; Under cover Jan 3 to Jun 10, and Jul 6 to Oct 30, and Nov 8 to Nov 26, and Dec 6 to Dec 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 13, and Aug 3 to Oct 2, and Dec 6 to Dec 24
Under cover: Jan 3 to Jun 10, and Jul 6 to Oct 30, and Nov 8 to Nov 26, and Dec 6 to Dec 24
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around May 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 2 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 18, and Jul 28 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jun 30 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 3 to Mar 30; Under cover Jul 6 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Aug 3 to Mar 30
Under cover: Jul 6 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 3, ready around October 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 15, and Sep 4 to Nov 10; Under cover Aug 7 to May 13

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 15, and Sep 4 to Nov 10
Under cover: Aug 7 to May 13
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around February 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 13 to Oct 3, and Dec 5 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 16 to Apr 6

Plant outdoors: Aug 13 to Oct 3, and Dec 5 to Mar 9
Under cover: Jul 16 to Apr 6
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 13, ready around October 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 17; Under cover Jul 31 to Nov 14, and Dec 16 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 23, and Aug 28 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jul 31 to Nov 14, and Dec 16 to May 21
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around March 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Jan 3 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 16; Under cover Aug 13 to Nov 13, and Dec 6 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 16
Under cover: Aug 13 to Nov 13, and Dec 6 to May 5
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 3, ready around February 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Nov 14; Under cover Aug 13 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Nov 14
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 5
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 2 to Oct 17; Under cover Jan 5 to Nov 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jan 5 to Nov 14
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Nov 12; Under cover Aug 13 to May 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Nov 12
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 5
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around March 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 13 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 16 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 13 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 16 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 13, ready around October 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 31 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 16, and Jul 28 to Sep 18
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 13, and Jun 30 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 31 to May 31, and Jul 28 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 31, and Jul 28 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 12 to Dec 30; Under cover Oct 15 to Jan 27

Sow outdoors: Nov 12 to Dec 30
Under cover: Oct 15 to Jan 27
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 12, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 7 to Apr 14, and Sep 4 to Sep 29; Under cover Aug 7 to Oct 27, and Dec 10 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Jan 7 to Apr 14, and Sep 4 to Sep 29
Under cover: Aug 7 to Oct 27, and Dec 10 to May 12
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 7, ready around February 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 3 to Mar 4; Under cover Jul 6 to Apr 1

Plant outdoors: Aug 3 to Mar 4
Under cover: Jul 6 to Apr 1
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 3, ready around October 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 12 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 15 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 12 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 15 to Feb 9
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 12, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 28 to Apr 29; Under cover Jun 30 to May 27

Sow outdoors: Jul 28 to Apr 29
Under cover: Jun 30 to May 27
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 28, ready around October 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 3 to Mar 27; Under cover Jul 6 to Apr 24

Plant outdoors: Aug 3 to Mar 27
Under cover: Jul 6 to Apr 24
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 3, ready around October 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 13 to May 12; Under cover Jul 16 to Jun 9

Sow outdoors: Aug 13 to May 12
Under cover: Jul 16 to Jun 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 13, ready around October 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 2 to May 3, and Aug 13 to Sep 27; Under cover Jan 5 to May 31, and Jul 16 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 3, and Aug 13 to Sep 27
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 31, and Jul 16 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 85 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 4 to Oct 2, and Nov 8 to Apr 14; Under cover Aug 7 to May 12

Sow outdoors: Sep 4 to Oct 2, and Nov 8 to Apr 14
Under cover: Aug 7 to May 12
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 4, ready around November 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 13 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 16 to Apr 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 13 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jul 16 to Apr 11
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 13, ready around November 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 3 to Oct 3; Under cover Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 6 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to May 18, and Aug 3 to Oct 3
Under cover: Jan 5 to Jun 15, and Jul 6 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 16 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 29; Under cover Jan 19 to May 5, and Aug 13 to Nov 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 29
Under cover: Jan 19 to May 5, and Aug 13 to Nov 26
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 2 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Oct 1; Under cover Feb 2 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Jun 1, and Jul 28 to Oct 1
Under cover: Feb 2 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 2, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Jul 20 to Oct 24, and Dec 17 to Jun 8; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jul 20 to Oct 24, and Dec 17 to Jun 8
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on July 20, ready around September 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 30; Under cover Jan 5 to May 5, and Aug 13 to Nov 27

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 7, and Sep 10 to Oct 30
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 5, and Aug 13 to Nov 27
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on February 2, ready around March 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 4 to Mar 30, and Jul 28 to Oct 1; Under cover Jun 30 to Oct 29, and Dec 7 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Mar 30, and Jul 28 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jun 30 to Oct 29, and Dec 7 to Apr 27
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 2 to Dec 24; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Dec 24
Under cover: all year
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 Jul 28 to Oct 3, and Dec 18 to Mar 14; Under cover Jun 30 to Oct 31, and Nov 20 to Apr 11

Plant outdoors: Jul 28 to Oct 3, and Dec 18 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jun 30 to Oct 31, and Nov 20 to Apr 11
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 Dec 6 to Jan 12; Under cover Nov 8 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Dec 6 to Jan 12
Under cover: Nov 8 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

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
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 Columbus, Georgia

When is the last frost in Columbus, Georgia?

On average around March 2, and the first autumn frost comes around December 3. 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 Columbus, Georgia?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 6 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Sep 12, or under cover Mar 9 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Oct 10.

What can I sow in Columbus, Georgia in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: carrot, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, strawberry, 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