Colorado, US

Planting calendar for Lakewood

Last frost around May 5, first frost around October 16: about 164 frost-free days.

Last frost: May 5
First frost: October 16
Frost-free days: 164

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Nothing this month.

Under cover

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

The year at a glance

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

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Jun 9 to Jul 4; Under cover May 12 to Aug 1

Sow outdoors: Jun 9 to Jul 4
Under cover: May 12 to Aug 1
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 9, ready around August 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Jun 8 to Jul 4; Under cover May 11 to Aug 1

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jul 4
Under cover: May 11 to Aug 1
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around August 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Jun 13 to Jul 9; Under cover May 16 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 9
Under cover: May 16 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around August 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Jun 13 to Jul 4; Under cover May 16 to Aug 1

Sow outdoors: Jun 13 to Jul 4
Under cover: May 16 to Aug 1
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on June 13, ready around September 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Jun 8 to Aug 13; Under cover May 11 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Aug 13
Under cover: May 11 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around July 14.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Jun 8 to Aug 8; Under cover May 11 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Aug 8
Under cover: May 11 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around July 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Jun 8 to Jul 9; Under cover May 11 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Jun 8 to Jul 9
Under cover: May 11 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on June 8, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Jun 3 to Jul 9; Under cover May 6 to Aug 6

Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Jul 9
Under cover: May 6 to Aug 6
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on June 3, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 19 to Jul 28; Under cover Mar 22 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jul 28
Under cover: Mar 22 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 75 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 19 to Aug 9; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Aug 9
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 28; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 28
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 26
First harvest: About 91 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 12 to Sep 16; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Sep 16
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 5

Plant outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 70 days after planting. Planted on April 12, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 12 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 15 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 15 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Aug 16; Under cover Mar 17 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Aug 16
Under cover: Mar 17 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 10; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 10
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 19 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 15 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 15 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 8 to Jun 7; Under cover Mar 11 to Jul 5

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Jun 7
Under cover: Mar 11 to Jul 5
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Jun 3 to Aug 1; Under cover May 6 to Aug 29

Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Aug 1
Under cover: May 6 to Aug 29
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on June 3, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Jun 3 to Aug 11; Under cover May 6 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Jun 3 to Aug 11
Under cover: May 6 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on June 3, ready around July 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 5 to Apr 24; Under cover Mar 8 to Mar 27, and Apr 5 to Apr 24, and May 3 to May 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 24
Under cover: Mar 8 to Mar 27, and Apr 5 to Apr 24, and May 3 to May 22
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around November 11.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 12 to Jul 13; Under cover Mar 15 to Aug 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jul 13
Under cover: Mar 15 to Aug 10
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 11 to Jun 1; Under cover Mar 14 to Jun 29

Plant outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 1
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jun 29
First harvest: About 97 days after planting. Planted on April 11, ready around July 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 5 to Oct 29; Under cover Sep 7 to Nov 26

Plant outdoors: Oct 5 to Oct 29
Under cover: Sep 7 to Nov 26
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 5, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 12 to Jul 28; Under cover Mar 15 to Aug 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jul 28
Under cover: Mar 15 to Aug 25
First harvest: About 105 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 8 to Aug 30; Under cover Mar 11 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 8 to Aug 30
Under cover: Mar 11 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 8, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 5 to Jun 18; Under cover Mar 8 to Jul 16

Plant outdoors: Apr 5 to Jun 18
Under cover: Mar 8 to Jul 16
First harvest: About 81 days after planting. Planted on April 5, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 12 to Aug 12; Under cover Mar 15 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Aug 12
Under cover: Mar 15 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 19 to Jul 18; Under cover Mar 22 to Aug 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jul 18
Under cover: Mar 22 to Aug 15
First harvest: About 68 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 12 to Jul 13; Under cover Mar 15 to Aug 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jul 13
Under cover: Mar 15 to Aug 10
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 12; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 12
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 10
First harvest: About 123 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 19 to Aug 4; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Aug 4
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 1
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 25 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 28 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 2
Under cover: Mar 28 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 25, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors May 5 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Aug 15
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 12 to Aug 19; Under cover Mar 15 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Aug 19
Under cover: Mar 15 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on April 12, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 19 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 1; Under cover Mar 22 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Jun 13, and Jul 21 to Sep 1
Under cover: Mar 22 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on April 19, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 12 to Jun 28; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 28
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 26
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 Apr 19 to Sep 19; Under cover Mar 22 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to Sep 19
Under cover: Mar 22 to Oct 17
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 Apr 12 to Jun 12; Under cover Mar 15 to Jul 10

Plant outdoors: Apr 12 to Jun 12
Under cover: Mar 15 to Jul 10
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 Oct 19 to Nov 5; Under cover Sep 21 to Oct 8, and Oct 19 to Nov 5, and Nov 16 to Dec 3

Plant outdoors: Oct 19 to Nov 5
Under cover: Sep 21 to Oct 8, and Oct 19 to Nov 5, and Nov 16 to Dec 3
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 12 to Nov 2; Under cover Sep 14 to Nov 30

Plant outdoors: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Under cover: Sep 14 to Nov 30
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

Nearby

Also covers

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

Questions about growing in Lakewood

When is the last frost in Lakewood?

On average around May 5, and the first autumn frost comes around October 16. 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 Lakewood?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Jun 9 to Jul 4, or under cover May 12 to Aug 1.

What can I sow in Lakewood in November?

Nothing outdoors this month. Under cover: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

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

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