North Carolina, US

Planting calendar for Fayetteville

Last frost around March 12, first frost around November 28: about 261 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 12
First frost: November 28
Frost-free days: 261

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Celery
Fava bean
Onion
Garlic
Leek
Shallot
Brussels sprout
Mint
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
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 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
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
Parsnip	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	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 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
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow 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 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
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow 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
Fava bean	January: Sow under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant 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 outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow 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
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 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
Parsley	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow 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
Mint	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant outdoors and under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 2
Under cover: Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 16, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 23 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 20, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 20; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 20
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 18
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 3; Under cover Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 3
Under cover: Mar 18 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 16, and Jul 25 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 13 to Jun 13, and Jun 27 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 16 to May 27, and Jul 25 to Sep 12; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to May 27, and Jul 25 to Sep 12
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around May 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 23; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 23
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 17, and Jul 25 to Aug 31, and Nov 26 to Dec 30; Under cover Jun 27 to Sep 28, and Oct 29 to May 15

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 17, and Jul 25 to Aug 31, and Nov 26 to Dec 30
Under cover: Jun 27 to Sep 28, and Oct 29 to May 15
First harvest: About 115 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Oct 30; Under cover Jan 2 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Nov 27

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Oct 30
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Nov 27
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around February 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Jan 30 to Mar 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 12; Under cover Jan 2 to Apr 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 10

Plant outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 27, and Jul 31 to Sep 12
Under cover: Jan 2 to Apr 24, and Jul 3 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 93 days after planting. Planted on January 30, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 30 to May 2, and Aug 18 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 2 to May 30, and Jul 21 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to May 2, and Aug 18 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 30, and Jul 21 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 5 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 8 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 5 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jan 8 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on February 5, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 29; Under cover Jan 2 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 29
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 26
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around March 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 16 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 19 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 19 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 29; Under cover Jan 2 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 26

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 29
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 26
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around March 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Jul 31 to Sep 7, and Nov 20 to Mar 15; Under cover Jul 3 to Oct 5, and Oct 23 to Apr 12

Sow outdoors: Jul 31 to Sep 7, and Nov 20 to Mar 15
Under cover: Jul 3 to Oct 5, and Oct 23 to Apr 12
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on July 31, ready around October 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 26, and Jul 25 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 25 to Sep 18; Under cover Mar 13 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 25 to Sep 18
Under cover: Mar 13 to Oct 16
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 10, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 8 to Dec 18; Under cover Oct 11 to Jan 15

Sow outdoors: Nov 8 to Dec 18
Under cover: Oct 11 to Jan 15
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 8, ready around June 16.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Sep 15; Under cover Jan 2 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Sep 15
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around April 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Jan 22 to Mar 14, and Jul 25 to Sep 9, and Nov 3 to Jan 6; Under cover Jun 27 to Apr 11

Plant outdoors: Jan 22 to Mar 14, and Jul 25 to Sep 9, and Nov 3 to Jan 6
Under cover: Jun 27 to Apr 11
First harvest: About 127 days after planting. Planted on January 22, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 8 to Dec 30; Under cover Oct 11 to Jan 27

Plant outdoors: Nov 8 to Dec 30
Under cover: Oct 11 to Jan 27
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 8, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jan 30 to May 17, and Jul 25 to Dec 30; Under cover Jun 27 to Jun 14

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to May 17, and Jul 25 to Dec 30
Under cover: Jun 27 to Jun 14
First harvest: About 127 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Jan 1 to Oct 19; Under cover Dec 4 to Nov 16

Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Oct 19
Under cover: Dec 4 to Nov 16
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 Jul 25 to Sep 7, and Nov 20 to Mar 29; Under cover Jun 27 to Oct 5, and Oct 23 to Apr 26

Plant outdoors: Jul 25 to Sep 7, and Nov 20 to Mar 29
Under cover: Jun 27 to Oct 5, and Oct 23 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on July 25, ready around October 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Jan 30 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Sep 15, and Dec 10 to Dec 30; Under cover Jul 3 to Oct 13, and Nov 12 to Jun 18

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to May 21, and Jul 31 to Sep 15, and Dec 10 to Dec 30
Under cover: Jul 3 to Oct 13, and Nov 12 to Jun 18
First harvest: About 101 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 16 to May 17, and Jul 31 to Sep 11; Under cover Jan 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 3 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to May 17, and Jul 31 to Sep 11
Under cover: Jan 19 to Jun 14, and Jul 3 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Sep 2, and Dec 8 to Dec 30; Under cover Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2, and Sep 22 to Sep 30, and Nov 10 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 24, and Aug 25 to Sep 2, and Dec 8 to Dec 30
Under cover: Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2, and Sep 22 to Sep 30, and Nov 10 to May 22
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 1, and Jul 31 to Dec 30; Under cover Jul 3 to Apr 29

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 1, and Jul 31 to Dec 30
Under cover: Jul 3 to Apr 29
First harvest: About 141 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 19; Under cover Jan 19 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Jun 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 19
Under cover: Jan 19 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 26 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 17; Under cover Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 26 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on February 26, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 22; Under cover Feb 12 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 22
Under cover: Feb 12 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Jan 30 to Oct 5; Under cover Jan 2 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Oct 5
Under cover: Jan 2 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on January 30, ready around April 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 16 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 17; Under cover Jan 19 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 14

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Apr 16, and Aug 31 to Oct 17
Under cover: Jan 19 to May 14, and Aug 3 to Nov 14
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 16, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jan 30 to Apr 17, and Jul 25 to Sep 18; Under cover Jan 2 to May 15, and Jun 27 to Oct 16

Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 17, and Jul 25 to Sep 18
Under cover: Jan 2 to May 15, and Jun 27 to Oct 16
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Feb 16 to Dec 14; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Dec 14
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 Jan 30 to Apr 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 16; Under cover Jan 2 to Apr 29, and Jun 27 to Oct 14

Plant outdoors: Jan 30 to Apr 1, and Jul 25 to Sep 16
Under cover: Jan 2 to Apr 29, and Jun 27 to Oct 14
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 1 to Jan 14; Under cover Nov 3 to Feb 11

Plant outdoors: Dec 1 to Jan 14
Under cover: Nov 3 to Feb 11
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 14; Under cover Oct 21 to Feb 11

Plant outdoors: Nov 18 to Jan 14
Under cover: Oct 21 to Feb 11
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 Fayetteville

When is the last frost in Fayetteville?

On average around March 12, and the first autumn frost comes around November 28. 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 Fayetteville?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 16 to May 11, and Jul 25 to Sep 2, or under cover Mar 19 to Jun 8, and Jun 27 to Sep 30.

What can I sow in Fayetteville in November?

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

How accurate are these dates?

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

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How these dates are worked out: climate records for this spot (ERA5-Land, 1995 to 2024), the local frost dates and the height above sea level turn a seed-packet date into a local one. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; towns from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). How sowing dates work