Washington, US
Planting calendar for Kent
Last frost around March 20, first frost around November 28: about 253 frost-free days.
- Last frost
- March 20 on average
- First frost
- November 28 on average
- Frost-free days
- 253 in a typical year
Sow now: November
See the whole yearThe year at a glance
When each crop can be sown in Kent. Tap a crop for exact dates and when it’s ready to harvest.
Sow outdoorsSow under cover (indoors, a greenhouse or a cold frame)
| Crop | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruiting | ||||||||||||
 Tomato | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Chile pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bell pepper | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Eggplant | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Zucchini | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cucumber | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Winter squash | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Sweet corn | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | 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: Not this month | September: Not this month | 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 under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsnip | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Radish | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow 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 |
 Potato | January: Not this month | February: Plant under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant 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 |
 Turnip | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Leaves | ||||||||||||
 Lettuce | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Spinach | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow 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 |
 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 under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Arugula | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow 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 |
 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: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Beans and peas | ||||||||||||
 Runner bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Green bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Sow under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Fava bean | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Sow under cover | October: Sow outdoors and under cover | November: Sow outdoors and under cover | December: Sow under cover |
 Pea | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | 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: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Garlic | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Not this month | April: Not this month | May: Not this month | June: Not this month | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Plant under cover | October: Plant outdoors and under cover | November: Plant outdoors and under cover | December: Plant under cover |
 Leek | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Scallion | January: 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 |
 Shallot | January: Plant outdoors and 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: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Brassicas | ||||||||||||
 Cabbage | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | 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 outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cauliflower | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Brussels sprout | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow 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 under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Bok choy | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow 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 |
| Herbs | ||||||||||||
 Basil | January: Not this month | February: Not this month | March: Sow under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Parsley | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow outdoors and under cover | July: Sow outdoors and under cover | August: Sow outdoors and under cover | September: Sow under cover | October: Not this month | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
 Cilantro | January: Not this month | February: 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 |
 Chives | January: Not this month | February: Sow under cover | March: Sow outdoors and under cover | April: Sow outdoors and under cover | May: Sow outdoors and under cover | June: Sow under cover | July: Not this month | August: Not this month | September: Not this month | October: Not this month | 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 under cover | November: Not this month | December: Not this month |
| Fruit | ||||||||||||
 Strawberry | January: Not this month | February: Plant under cover | March: Plant outdoors and under cover | April: Plant outdoors and under cover | May: Plant 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 |
 Raspberry | 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 |
 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 outdoors and 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 May 11 to Jun 5; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 3
- Sow outdoors
- May 11 to Jun 5
- Under cover
- Apr 13 to Jul 3
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around August 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Chile pepperOutdoors May 11 to Jun 6; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 4
- Sow outdoors
- May 11 to Jun 6
- Under cover
- Apr 13 to Jul 4
- First harvest
- About 95 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around August 14.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Bell pepperOutdoors May 15 to Jun 10; Under cover Apr 17 to Jul 8
- Sow outdoors
- May 15 to Jun 10
- Under cover
- Apr 17 to Jul 8
- First harvest
- About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 15, ready around August 13.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
EggplantOutdoors May 15 to Jun 5; Under cover Apr 17 to Jul 3
- Sow outdoors
- May 15 to Jun 5
- Under cover
- Apr 17 to Jul 3
- First harvest
- About 91 days after sowing. Sown on May 15, ready around August 14.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
ZucchiniOutdoors May 11 to Jun 21, and Aug 4 to Aug 13; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 19, and Aug 4 to Aug 13, and Sep 1 to Sep 10
- Sow outdoors
- May 11 to Jun 21, and Aug 4 to Aug 13
- Under cover
- Apr 13 to Jul 19, and Aug 4 to Aug 13, and Sep 1 to Sep 10
- First harvest
- About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 4.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
CucumberOutdoors May 11 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 19
- Sow outdoors
- May 11 to Jun 21
- Under cover
- Apr 13 to Jul 19
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 11.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Winter squashOutdoors May 11 to Jun 11; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 11 to Jun 11
- Under cover
- Apr 13 to Jul 9
- First harvest
- About 86 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around August 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.
Sweet cornOutdoors May 6 to Jun 11; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 9
- Sow outdoors
- May 6 to Jun 11
- Under cover
- Apr 8 to Jul 9
- First harvest
- About 83 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 28.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Roots
CarrotOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 28; Under cover Feb 20 to Jul 26
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Jun 28
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Jul 26
- First harvest
- About 100 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
BeetOutdoors Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Aug 4 to Aug 16; Under cover Feb 20 to Aug 16, and Sep 1 to Sep 13
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Aug 4 to Aug 16
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Aug 16, and Sep 1 to Sep 13
- First harvest
- About 73 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ParsnipOutdoors Feb 27 to May 20; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 20
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- About 132 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around July 9.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RadishOutdoors Feb 27 to Sep 26; Under cover Jan 30 to Oct 24
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Sep 26
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Oct 24
- First harvest
- About 31 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around March 30.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
PotatoOutdoors Feb 27 to May 1; Under cover Jan 30 to May 29
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 1
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to May 29
- First harvest
- About 106 days after planting. Planted on February 27, ready around June 13.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
TurnipOutdoors Feb 27 to Aug 30; Under cover Jan 30 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around May 4.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
Leaves
LettuceOutdoors Mar 5 to Aug 25; Under cover Feb 5 to Sep 22
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 5 to Aug 25
- Under cover
- Feb 5 to Sep 22
- First harvest
- About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
SpinachOutdoors Feb 27 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 30 to Oct 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Oct 22
- First harvest
- About 50 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around April 18.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 20 to Aug 30; Under cover Feb 20 to Sep 27
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Aug 30
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Sep 27
- First harvest
- About 63 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
ArugulaOutdoors Feb 27 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 30 to Oct 22
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Sep 24
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Oct 22
- First harvest
- About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around April 13.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
CeleryOutdoors Feb 10 to Apr 22; Under cover Jan 13 to May 20
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 10 to Apr 22
- Under cover
- Jan 13 to May 20
- First harvest
- About 138 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around June 28.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Beans and peas
Runner beanOutdoors May 6 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 8 to Jul 19
- Sow outdoors
- May 6 to Jun 21
- Under cover
- Apr 8 to Jul 19
- First harvest
- About 77 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 22.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Green beanOutdoors May 6 to Jul 6, and Aug 4 to Aug 10; Under cover Apr 8 to Aug 10, and Sep 1 to Sep 7
- Sow outdoors
- May 6 to Jul 6, and Aug 4 to Aug 10
- Under cover
- Apr 8 to Aug 10, and Sep 1 to Sep 7
- First harvest
- About 62 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 7.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.
Fava beanOutdoors Oct 12 to Nov 20; Under cover Sep 14 to Dec 18
- Sow outdoors
- Oct 12 to Nov 20
- Under cover
- Sep 14 to Dec 18
- First harvest
- About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 12, ready around May 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
PeaOutdoors Feb 27 to May 31; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 28
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 31
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 28
- First harvest
- About 87 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around May 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Onion family
OnionOutdoors Feb 21 to Apr 22; Under cover Jan 24 to May 20
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 21 to Apr 22
- Under cover
- Jan 24 to May 20
- First harvest
- About 143 days after planting. Planted on February 21, ready around July 14.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
GarlicOutdoors Oct 12 to Nov 29; Under cover Sep 14 to Dec 27
- Plant outdoors
- Oct 12 to Nov 29
- Under cover
- Sep 14 to Dec 27
- First harvest
- About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 12, ready around June 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
LeekOutdoors Feb 27 to Jun 14; Under cover Jan 30 to Jul 12
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Jun 14
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jul 12
- First harvest
- About 148 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around July 25.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
ScallionOutdoors Feb 10 to Sep 10; Under cover Jan 13 to Oct 8
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 10 to Sep 10
- Under cover
- Jan 13 to Oct 8
- First harvest
- About 80 days after sowing. Sown on February 10, ready around May 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
ShallotOutdoors Jan 23 to Apr 22; Under cover Dec 26 to May 20
- Plant outdoors
- Jan 23 to Apr 22
- Under cover
- Dec 26 to May 20
- First harvest
- About 145 days after planting. Planted on January 23, ready around June 17.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.
Brassicas
CabbageOutdoors Feb 27 to Jun 29; Under cover Jan 30 to Jul 27
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Jun 29
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jul 27
- First harvest
- About 115 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around June 22.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
BroccoliOutdoors Mar 20 to Jun 18; Under cover Feb 20 to Jul 16
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Jun 18
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Jul 16
- First harvest
- About 91 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 19.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 27 to May 31; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 28
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 31
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 28
- First harvest
- About 124 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around July 1.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.
Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 27 to May 6; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 3
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 6
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 3
- First harvest
- About 169 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around August 15.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
KaleOutdoors Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Aug 4 to Aug 10; Under cover Feb 20 to Aug 10, and Sep 1 to Sep 7
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Jul 3, and Aug 4 to Aug 10
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Aug 10, and Sep 1 to Sep 7
- First harvest
- About 82 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around June 10.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Bok choyOutdoors Apr 5 to Sep 12; Under cover Mar 8 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 5 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Mar 8 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 21.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.
Herbs
BasilOutdoors Apr 5 to Jul 5, and Aug 4 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 8 to Aug 15, and Sep 1 to Sep 12
- Sow outdoors
- Apr 5 to Jul 5, and Aug 4 to Aug 15
- Under cover
- Mar 8 to Aug 15, and Sep 1 to Sep 12
- First harvest
- About 61 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around June 5.
- Warmth
- Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.
ParsleyOutdoors Feb 27 to Aug 28; Under cover Jan 30 to Sep 25
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to Aug 28
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Sep 25
- First harvest
- About 82 days after sowing. Sown on February 27, ready around May 20.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
CilantroOutdoors Mar 20 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 20 to Oct 10
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Sep 12
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Oct 10
- First harvest
- About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around May 12.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.
ChivesOutdoors Feb 27 to May 20; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 17
- Sow outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 20
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 17
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
MintOutdoors Mar 20 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 20 to Nov 3
- Sow outdoors
- Mar 20 to Oct 6
- Under cover
- Feb 20 to Nov 3
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.
Fruit
StrawberryOutdoors Feb 27 to May 6; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 3
- Plant outdoors
- Feb 27 to May 6
- Under cover
- Jan 30 to Jun 3
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.
RaspberryOutdoors Nov 5 to Jan 6; Under cover Oct 8 to Feb 3
- Plant outdoors
- Nov 5 to Jan 6
- Under cover
- Oct 8 to Feb 3
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
RhubarbOutdoors Oct 23 to Dec 13; Under cover Sep 25 to Jan 10
- Plant outdoors
- Oct 23 to Dec 13
- Under cover
- Sep 25 to Jan 10
- First harvest
- Crops every year once it’s established.
- Warmth
- Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.
Questions about growing in Kent
When is the last frost in Kent?
On average around March 20, 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 Kent?
Yes. Plant them outdoors May 11 to Jun 5, or under cover Apr 13 to Jul 3.
What can I sow in Kent in November?
Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.
How accurate are these dates?
They’re worked out from 30 years of climate data for this spot, adjusted for its height, so they’re a good guide for a typical year. Check the forecast before planting out anything tender.
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App StoreComing soonHow 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