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Planting calendar for Gainesville

Last frost around February 8, first frost around December 18: about 313 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 8
First frost: December 18
Frost-free days: 313

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Carrot
Beet
Parsnip
Radish
Potato
Turnip
Lettuce
Spinach
Swiss chard
Arugula
Celery
Pea
15 more in the year table

The year at a glance

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

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 15 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 15 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 15 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 15, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 14 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 1; Under cover Feb 14 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 1
Under cover: Feb 14 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Mar 19 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 19 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 19 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Mar 19 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 1; Under cover Feb 19 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 1
Under cover: Feb 19 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 14 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 22; Under cover Feb 14 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 22
Under cover: Feb 14 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 19
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 14 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 17; Under cover Feb 14 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 17
Under cover: Feb 14 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 14 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 4; Under cover Feb 14 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 4
Under cover: Feb 14 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 14, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 9 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 5; Under cover Feb 9 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Nov 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 14, and Jul 29 to Oct 5
Under cover: Feb 9 to May 12, and Jul 1 to Nov 2
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Aug 6 to Apr 25; Under cover Jul 9 to May 23

Sow outdoors: Aug 6 to Apr 25
Under cover: Jul 9 to May 23
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on August 6, ready around October 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jul 29 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 1 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Jul 29 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jul 1 to May 28
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on July 29, ready around September 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 6 to Apr 2; Under cover Jul 9 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Aug 6 to Apr 2
Under cover: Jul 9 to Apr 30
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 6, ready around October 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Sep 18 to Mar 29; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Sep 18 to Mar 29
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 17 days after sowing. Sown on September 18, ready around October 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 12; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 9

Plant outdoors: Aug 20 to Mar 12
Under cover: Jul 23 to Apr 9
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 20, ready around October 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Sep 10 to Apr 8; Under cover Aug 13 to May 6

Sow outdoors: Sep 10 to Apr 8
Under cover: Aug 13 to May 6
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on September 10, ready around October 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 26 to Mar 19; Under cover Aug 29 to Apr 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 26 to Mar 19
Under cover: Aug 29 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 26, ready around November 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Sep 26 to Mar 19; Under cover Aug 29 to Apr 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 26 to Mar 19
Under cover: Aug 29 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 26, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Sep 26 to Mar 19; Under cover Aug 29 to Apr 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 26 to Mar 19
Under cover: Aug 29 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 25 days after sowing. Sown on September 26, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 16; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 13

Sow outdoors: Aug 20 to Mar 16
Under cover: Jul 23 to Apr 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around November 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 9 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 10; Under cover Feb 9 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 24, and Jul 29 to Oct 10
Under cover: Feb 9 to May 22, and Jul 1 to Nov 7
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 9 to May 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 20; Under cover Feb 9 to Jun 6, and Jul 1 to Nov 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to May 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 20
Under cover: Feb 9 to Jun 6, and Jul 1 to Nov 17
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanNot here: winters too mild here

Sow outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Not grown here.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Sep 18 to Mar 29; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Sep 18 to Mar 29
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on September 18, ready around November 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 6 to Mar 7; Under cover Jul 9 to Apr 4

Plant outdoors: Aug 6 to Mar 7
Under cover: Jul 9 to Apr 4
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 6, ready around October 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Not grown here.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 29 to May 2; Under cover Jul 1 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Jul 29 to May 2
Under cover: Jul 1 to May 30
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 29, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

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

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 6 to Mar 30; Under cover Jul 9 to Apr 27

Plant outdoors: Aug 6 to Mar 30
Under cover: Jul 9 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 6, ready around October 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 20 to May 3; Under cover Jul 23 to May 31

Sow outdoors: Aug 20 to May 3
Under cover: Jul 23 to May 31
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Aug 20 to Apr 15; Under cover Jul 23 to May 13

Sow outdoors: Aug 20 to Apr 15
Under cover: Jul 23 to May 13
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around October 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 18 to Mar 29; Under cover Aug 21 to Apr 26

Sow outdoors: Sep 18 to Mar 29
Under cover: Aug 21 to Apr 26
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 18, ready around November 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 20 to Mar 17; Under cover Jul 23 to Apr 14

Sow outdoors: Aug 20 to Mar 17
Under cover: Jul 23 to Apr 14
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 20, ready around December 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Aug 6 to Apr 30; Under cover Jul 9 to May 28

Sow outdoors: Aug 6 to Apr 30
Under cover: Jul 9 to May 28
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on August 6, ready around September 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Sep 26 to Mar 19; Under cover Aug 29 to Apr 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 26 to Mar 19
Under cover: Aug 29 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on September 26, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 8 to May 10, and Jul 29 to Oct 23; Under cover Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 1 to Nov 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to May 10, and Jul 29 to Oct 23
Under cover: Jan 11 to Jun 7, and Jul 1 to Nov 20
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on February 8, ready around April 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Sep 26 to Mar 19; Under cover Aug 29 to Apr 16

Sow outdoors: Sep 26 to Mar 19
Under cover: Aug 29 to Apr 16
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on September 26, ready around October 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jul 29 to Apr 2; Under cover Jul 1 to Apr 30

Sow outdoors: Jul 29 to Apr 2
Under cover: Jul 1 to Apr 30
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 all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Jul 29 to Mar 17; Under cover Jul 1 to Apr 14

Plant outdoors: Jul 29 to Mar 17
Under cover: Jul 1 to Apr 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

RaspberryNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Questions about growing in Gainesville

When is the last frost in Gainesville?

On average around February 8, and the first autumn frost comes around December 18. 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 Gainesville?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 15 to Apr 9, and Jul 29 to Oct 3, or under cover Feb 15 to May 7, and Jul 1 to Oct 31.

What can I sow in Gainesville in November?

Outdoors: carrot, beet, parsnip, radish, potato, turnip, lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, arugula, celery, pea, onion, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, kale, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, chives, mint, strawberry. Under cover: zucchini, cucumber, runner bean, green bean, basil.

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