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Planting calendar for Dayton

Last frost around April 10, first frost around November 5: about 209 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 10
First frost: November 5
Frost-free days: 209

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Dayton. 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 Dayton, 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 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
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 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
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 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
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: 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
Beet	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
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 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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 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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: 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
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 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
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 outdoors and 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 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
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 outdoors and 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: Not this month	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: 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 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: 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
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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	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
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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	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 15 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 17 to Jul 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, and Aug 24 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 17 to Jul 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, and Aug 24 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 15, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 14 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 16 to Jul 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 16 to Jul 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around August 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 21 to Jul 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, and Aug 24 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 21 to Jul 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, and Aug 24 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around August 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 21 to Jul 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7

Sow outdoors: May 19 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 10
Under cover: Apr 21 to Jul 13, and Jul 27 to Aug 10, and Aug 24 to Sep 7
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 19, ready around August 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 30; Under cover Apr 16 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 30
Under cover: Apr 16 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 26; Under cover Apr 16 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 26
Under cover: Apr 16 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 14 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 16 to Jul 16, and Jul 27 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: May 14 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 13
Under cover: Apr 16 to Jul 16, and Jul 27 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 14, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 9 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 11 to Jul 18, and Jul 27 to Aug 15, and Aug 24 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 14, and Jul 27 to Aug 15
Under cover: Apr 11 to Jul 18, and Jul 27 to Aug 15, and Aug 24 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 26 to Jul 4, and Jul 27 to Aug 13; Under cover Feb 26 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Jul 4, and Jul 27 to Aug 13
Under cover: Feb 26 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 26 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 27; Under cover Feb 26 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 27
Under cover: Feb 26 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 5; Under cover Feb 20 to Jul 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 5
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jul 3
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 20 to May 24, and Aug 2 to Oct 4; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 21, and Jul 5 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 24, and Aug 2 to Oct 4
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 21, and Jul 5 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 20 to May 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 13; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jun 29 to Jul 16, and Jul 27 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10

Plant outdoors: Mar 20 to May 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 13
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jun 29 to Jul 16, and Jul 27 to Aug 13, and Aug 24 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 69 days after planting. Planted on March 20, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 22 to Sep 8; Under cover Feb 20 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 22 to Sep 8
Under cover: Feb 20 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 22 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 3; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 3
Under cover: Feb 22 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 20 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 29; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 29
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 26 to Sep 8; Under cover Feb 26 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Sep 8
Under cover: Feb 26 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 20 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 16 to May 15; Under cover Feb 16 to Jun 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to May 15
Under cover: Feb 16 to Jun 12
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 9 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 9 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 28; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 28
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 16; Under cover Sep 25 to Dec 14

Sow outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 16
Under cover: Sep 25 to Dec 14
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 23, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 20 to May 24, and Aug 2 to Aug 19; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 21, and Jul 5 to Jul 22, and Aug 2 to Aug 19, and Aug 30 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 24, and Aug 2 to Aug 19
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 21, and Jul 5 to Jul 22, and Aug 2 to Aug 19, and Aug 30 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 19 to May 9; Under cover Feb 19 to Jun 6

Plant outdoors: Mar 19 to May 9
Under cover: Feb 19 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 95 days after planting. Planted on March 19, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 20; Under cover Sep 25 to Dec 18

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 20
Under cover: Sep 25 to Dec 18
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 23, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 20 to Jul 5; Under cover Feb 20 to Aug 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jul 5
Under cover: Feb 20 to Aug 2
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 16 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 16 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 16 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 13 to May 26; Under cover Feb 13 to Jun 23

Plant outdoors: Mar 13 to May 26
Under cover: Feb 13 to Jun 23
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on March 13, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 20 to Aug 12; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Aug 12
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 26 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 14; Under cover Feb 26 to Aug 14, and Aug 24 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Jun 24, and Jul 27 to Aug 14
Under cover: Feb 26 to Aug 14, and Aug 24 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 20 to May 24; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 24
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 20 to May 20; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 20
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 17
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 26 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 26 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Jul 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 26 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 1 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 4 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 1 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 4 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 1, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 10 to Jul 10, and Jul 27 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 13 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Jul 10, and Jul 27 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 13 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 20 to Sep 6; Under cover Feb 20 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Sep 6
Under cover: Feb 20 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 26 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 19; Under cover Feb 26 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to May 15, and Aug 10 to Sep 19
Under cover: Feb 26 to Jun 12, and Jul 13 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 21; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 27 to Aug 21
Under cover: Feb 20 to Sep 18
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 26 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 26 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 26 to Nov 5
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 20 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Aug 18; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 17, and Jun 29 to Sep 15

Plant outdoors: Mar 20 to May 20, and Jul 27 to Aug 18
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 17, and Jun 29 to Sep 15
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 8 to Nov 27; Under cover Oct 11 to Oct 30, and Nov 8 to Nov 27, and Dec 6 to Dec 25

Plant outdoors: Nov 8 to Nov 27
Under cover: Oct 11 to Oct 30, and Nov 8 to Nov 27, and Dec 6 to Dec 25
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 Oct 30 to Nov 24; Under cover Oct 2 to Dec 22

Plant outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 24
Under cover: Oct 2 to Dec 22
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 Dayton

When is the last frost in Dayton?

On average around April 10, and the first autumn frost comes around November 5. 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 Dayton?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 15 to Jun 9, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, or under cover Apr 17 to Jul 15, and Jul 27 to Aug 12, and Aug 24 to Sep 9.

What can I sow in Dayton in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.

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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