Kentucky, US

Planting calendar for Lexington

Last frost around April 6, first frost around November 10: about 218 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 6
First frost: November 10
Frost-free days: 218

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Lexington. 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 Lexington, 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: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: 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
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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	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: 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: 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
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow 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 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: 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: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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: 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 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
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	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
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: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: 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
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: Not this month	October: Sow 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: 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
Onion family
Onion	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
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: Not this month	October: Plant 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: 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: 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
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and 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
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 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: 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
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 outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow 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 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: 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
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 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
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: 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
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
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: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
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: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors May 11 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Apr 13 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 10 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 12 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 12 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 15 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 17 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 17 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 15, ready around August 1.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 15 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 14; Under cover Apr 17 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: May 15 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 14
Under cover: Apr 17 to Jul 17, and Jul 28 to Aug 14, and Aug 25 to Sep 11
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.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 10 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Apr 12 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Apr 12 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 10 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Apr 12 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Apr 12 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Apr 12 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Apr 12 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 10, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 16 to Jun 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Feb 16 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Jun 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Feb 16 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 16 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Feb 16 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Feb 16 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 8 to May 24; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 24
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 21
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 8 to May 19, and Aug 6 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 16, and Jul 9 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 19, and Aug 6 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 16, and Jul 9 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 21 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around March 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 8 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Feb 8 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Sep 14

Plant outdoors: Mar 8 to May 3, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Feb 8 to May 31, and Jun 30 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 73 days after planting. Planted on March 8, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 8 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 8 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 12
Under cover: Feb 8 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 10 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 7; Under cover Feb 10 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 7
Under cover: Feb 10 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 10, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 8 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Oct 3; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Oct 3
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around April 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 16 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 16 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Sep 12
Under cover: Feb 16 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 8 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Oct 4; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Nov 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Oct 4
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Nov 1
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around April 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 3 to May 2; Under cover Feb 3 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to May 2
Under cover: Feb 3 to May 30
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on March 3, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 5 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 5 to Jul 5, and Jul 28 to Sep 1; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jul 5, and Jul 28 to Sep 1
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around June 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 27 to Nov 23; Under cover Sep 29 to Dec 21

Sow outdoors: Oct 27 to Nov 23
Under cover: Sep 29 to Dec 21
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 27, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 8 to May 19, and Aug 6 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 16, and Jul 9 to Jul 26, and Aug 6 to Aug 23, and Sep 3 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 19, and Aug 6 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 16, and Jul 9 to Jul 26, and Aug 6 to Aug 23, and Sep 3 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 6 to Apr 26; Under cover Feb 6 to May 24

Plant outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 26
Under cover: Feb 6 to May 24
First harvest: About 100 days after planting. Planted on March 6, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 27 to Nov 27; Under cover Sep 29 to Dec 25

Plant outdoors: Oct 27 to Nov 27
Under cover: Sep 29 to Dec 25
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 27, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 8 to Jun 23, and Jul 28 to Aug 3; Under cover Feb 8 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Jun 23, and Jul 28 to Aug 3
Under cover: Feb 8 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 3 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 3 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 3 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 3 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 3, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 27 to May 12; Under cover Jan 30 to Jun 9

Plant outdoors: Feb 27 to May 12
Under cover: Jan 30 to Jun 9
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on February 27, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 8 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 16; Under cover Feb 8 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 16
Under cover: Feb 8 to Aug 16, and Aug 25 to Sep 13
First harvest: About 80 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 16 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Feb 16 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
Under cover: Feb 16 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 8 to May 19; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 19
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 16
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 8 to May 8; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 8
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 5
First harvest: About 125 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around July 11.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 16 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 26; Under cover Feb 16 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 26
Under cover: Feb 16 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 22 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 25; Under cover Feb 22 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 25
Under cover: Feb 22 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 22, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 4; Under cover Mar 9 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Sep 4
Under cover: Mar 9 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 6, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 8 to Sep 10; Under cover Feb 8 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Sep 10
Under cover: Feb 8 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 16 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 23; Under cover Feb 16 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to May 11, and Aug 14 to Sep 23
Under cover: Feb 16 to Jun 8, and Jul 17 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on March 16, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 8 to May 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 25; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 21, and Jun 30 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 24, and Jul 28 to Aug 25
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 21, and Jun 30 to Sep 22
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Mar 16 to Oct 13; Under cover Feb 16 to Nov 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Oct 13
Under cover: Feb 16 to Nov 10
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 Mar 8 to May 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jun 30 to Sep 20

Plant outdoors: Mar 8 to May 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jun 30 to Sep 20
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Nov 13 to Dec 7; Under cover Oct 16 to Jan 4

Plant outdoors: Nov 13 to Dec 7
Under cover: Oct 16 to Jan 4
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 3 to Dec 3; Under cover Oct 6 to Dec 31

Plant outdoors: Nov 3 to Dec 3
Under cover: Oct 6 to Dec 31
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

Lexington-Fayette, and nearby villages. Dates are within a few days across the area.

Questions about growing in Lexington

When is the last frost in Lexington?

On average around April 6, and the first autumn frost comes around November 10. 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 Lexington?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 11 to Jun 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, or under cover Apr 13 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12.

What can I sow in Lexington in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, garlic, raspberry, rhubarb. Under cover: mint.

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