Virginia, US

Planting calendar for East Hampton

Last frost around March 6, first frost around December 2: about 271 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 6
First frost: December 2
Frost-free days: 271

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Bok choy
Mint
Raspberry

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in East Hampton. 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 East Hampton, 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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
Radish	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: 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: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Scallion	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: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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: 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: 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
Brussels sprout	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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
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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 10 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 9 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 12 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 14 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 17 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 14 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 17 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 17 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 9 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 9 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 9 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 12 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 71 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 4 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 7 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 2; Under cover Feb 5 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 2
Under cover: Feb 5 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 18, and Jul 30 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 18, and Jul 30 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 14; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Jul 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 14, and Aug 27 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Aug 14
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Jul 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 14, and Aug 27 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 22 to May 9, and Aug 21 to Oct 23; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 6, and Jul 24 to Nov 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 9, and Aug 21 to Oct 23
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 6, and Jul 24 to Nov 20
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around March 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 2; Under cover Jan 25 to May 17, and Jul 2 to Sep 30

Plant outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 19, and Jul 30 to Sep 2
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 17, and Jul 2 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 81 days after planting. Planted on February 22, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 22 to May 17, and Aug 14 to Sep 28; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 14, and Jul 17 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 17, and Aug 14 to Sep 28
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 14, and Jul 17 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 25 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Sep 23; Under cover Jan 28 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 25 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Sep 23
Under cover: Jan 28 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on February 25, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 22 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 20; Under cover Jan 25 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 20
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 17
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 5 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Sep 28
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 22 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 25 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 34 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around March 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 13 to Apr 14, and Jul 30 to Aug 18; Under cover Jan 16 to May 12, and Jul 2 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Apr 14, and Jul 30 to Aug 18
Under cover: Jan 16 to May 12, and Jul 2 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on February 13, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 4 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 20, and Jul 30 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jun 17, and Jul 2 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 7 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 30 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 7 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 13; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 10

Sow outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 13
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 10
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 9, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 22 to May 9, and Aug 21 to Sep 8; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 6, and Jul 24 to Aug 11, and Aug 21 to Sep 8, and Sep 18 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 9, and Aug 21 to Sep 8
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 6, and Jul 24 to Aug 11, and Aug 21 to Sep 8, and Sep 18 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 19 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Aug 13; Under cover Jan 22 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Jul 16, and Jul 30 to Aug 13, and Aug 27 to Sep 10

Plant outdoors: Feb 19 to Apr 11, and Jul 30 to Aug 13
Under cover: Jan 22 to May 9, and Jul 2 to Jul 16, and Jul 30 to Aug 13, and Aug 27 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 110 days after planting. Planted on February 19, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 9 to Dec 21; Under cover Oct 12 to Jan 18

Plant outdoors: Nov 9 to Dec 21
Under cover: Oct 12 to Jan 18
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 9, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 22 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 19; Under cover Jan 25 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Jun 9, and Jul 30 to Aug 19
Under cover: Jan 25 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 116 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 13 to Oct 7; Under cover Jan 16 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Oct 7
Under cover: Jan 16 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on February 13, ready around April 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 2 to Apr 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 18; Under cover Jan 5 to May 15, and Jul 2 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15

Plant outdoors: Feb 2 to Apr 17, and Jul 30 to Aug 18
Under cover: Jan 5 to May 15, and Jul 2 to Jul 21, and Jul 30 to Aug 18, and Aug 27 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 105 days after planting. Planted on February 2, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 22 to Jun 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 1; Under cover Jan 25 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Jun 7, and Jul 30 to Sep 1
Under cover: Jan 25 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 3, and Jul 30 to Sep 3; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 3, and Jul 30 to Sep 3
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 22 to May 9; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 9
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 96 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 24; Under cover Jan 25 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 24
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 22
First harvest: About 132 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 18, and Jul 30 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 18, and Jul 30 to Sep 11
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 14 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 10; Under cover Feb 14 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 10
Under cover: Feb 14 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 7
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 14 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 30 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 14 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 22 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 25 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Sep 26
Under cover: Jan 25 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on February 22, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 5 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 9; Under cover Feb 5 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 6

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 2, and Aug 28 to Oct 9
Under cover: Feb 5 to May 30, and Jul 31 to Nov 6
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to May 10, and Jul 30 to Sep 10
Under cover: Jan 25 to Jun 7, and Jul 2 to Oct 8
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 5 to Oct 31; Under cover Feb 5 to Nov 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Oct 31
Under cover: Feb 5 to Nov 28
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Feb 22 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 25 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 5

Plant outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 25 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 5
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 30 to Jan 21; Under cover Nov 2 to Feb 18

Plant outdoors: Nov 30 to Jan 21
Under cover: Nov 2 to Feb 18
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 18 to Jan 2; Under cover Oct 21 to Jan 30

Plant outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 2
Under cover: Oct 21 to Jan 30
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

Also covers

Hampton, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in East Hampton

When is the last frost in East Hampton?

On average around March 6, and the first autumn frost comes around December 2. 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 East Hampton?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 10 to May 5, and Jul 30 to Aug 29, or under cover Mar 13 to Jun 2, and Jul 2 to Sep 26.

What can I sow in East Hampton in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, rhubarb. Under cover: radish, spinach, arugula, bok choy, mint, 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