Kentucky, US

Planting calendar for Louisville

Last frost around March 29, first frost around November 14: about 230 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 29
First frost: November 14
Frost-free days: 230

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Louisville. 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 Louisville, 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 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 outdoors and 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 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 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: Sow under cover	August: Sow under cover	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: Sow under cover	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 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
Spinach	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: 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 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: 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: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	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 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 outdoors and 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: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	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: 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 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 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
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 outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	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 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
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 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: 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: 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 3 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 5 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 5 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 3, ready around July 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 2 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 7 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around July 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 7 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 9 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 7 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 9 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 7, ready around August 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 7; Under cover Apr 4 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 7
Under cover: Apr 4 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Apr 4 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Apr 4 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: May 2 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 23; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 2, and Jul 28 to Aug 23
Under cover: Mar 30 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 12 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 12 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 25, and Jul 28 to Sep 4; Under cover Feb 12 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 25, and Jul 28 to Sep 4
Under cover: Feb 12 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 3; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 18, and Jun 30 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 3
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 18, and Jun 30 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 3, and Aug 25 to Aug 31
First harvest: About 93 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 5 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Oct 12; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Oct 12
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 21 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around March 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 5 to Apr 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 22; Under cover Feb 5 to May 28, and Jun 30 to Sep 19

Plant outdoors: Mar 5 to Apr 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 22
Under cover: Feb 5 to May 28, and Jun 30 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 72 days after planting. Planted on March 5, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 5 to May 19, and Aug 7 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 16, and Jul 10 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 19, and Aug 7 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 16, and Jul 10 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 7 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 7 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 11
Under cover: Feb 7 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on March 7, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 5 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Oct 7; Under cover Feb 5 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Oct 7
Under cover: Feb 5 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 12 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 12 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 12 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 5 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Oct 8; Under cover Feb 5 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Oct 8
Under cover: Feb 5 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 29 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 28 to Apr 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 7; Under cover Jan 31 to May 27, and Jun 30 to Jul 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 7
Under cover: Jan 31 to May 27, and Jun 30 to Jul 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 30 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 12, and Jul 28 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 30 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 27 to Jun 27, and Jul 28 to Sep 5; Under cover Mar 30 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to Jun 27, and Jul 28 to Sep 5
Under cover: Mar 30 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 27, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 30 to Nov 25; Under cover Oct 2 to Dec 23

Sow outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 25
Under cover: Oct 2 to Dec 23
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 30, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 5 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Aug 28; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Jul 31, and Aug 14 to Aug 28, and Sep 11 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 10, and Aug 14 to Aug 28
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 7, and Jul 17 to Jul 31, and Aug 14 to Aug 28, and Sep 11 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 3 to Apr 23; Under cover Feb 3 to May 21

Plant outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 23
Under cover: Feb 3 to May 21
First harvest: About 99 days after planting. Planted on March 3, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 30 to Nov 30; Under cover Oct 2 to Dec 28

Plant outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 30
Under cover: Oct 2 to Dec 28
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 30, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 8; Under cover Feb 5 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 8, and Aug 25 to Sep 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 8
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 8, and Aug 25 to Sep 5
First harvest: About 106 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 28 to Sep 25; Under cover Jan 31 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Sep 25
Under cover: Jan 31 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 24 to May 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 7; Under cover Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4

Plant outdoors: Feb 24 to May 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 7
Under cover: Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 83 days after planting. Planted on February 24, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 5 to Jun 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Feb 5 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Jun 13, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Feb 5 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 12 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 10, and Jul 28 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 12 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 69 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 5 to May 10; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 10
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 86 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 5 to May 5; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 2

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 5
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 2
First harvest: About 123 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 12 to Jun 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 31; Under cover Feb 12 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Jun 25, and Jul 28 to Aug 31
Under cover: Feb 12 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 62 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 19 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 19 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 19 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 28
Under cover: Feb 19 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 19, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 29 to Jun 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 1 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Jun 28, and Jul 28 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 1 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 5 to Sep 14; Under cover Feb 5 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to Sep 14
Under cover: Feb 5 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on March 5, ready around April 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 12 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 12 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to May 3, and Aug 21 to Sep 27
Under cover: Feb 12 to May 31, and Jul 24 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on March 12, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 30; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 18, and Jun 30 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 5 to May 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 30
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 18, and Jun 30 to Sep 27
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 12 to Oct 16; Under cover Feb 12 to Nov 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 12 to Oct 16
Under cover: Feb 12 to Nov 13
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 5 to May 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 27; Under cover Feb 5 to Jun 2, and Jun 30 to Sep 24

Plant outdoors: Mar 5 to May 5, and Jul 28 to Aug 27
Under cover: Feb 5 to Jun 2, and Jun 30 to Sep 24
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 16 to Dec 10; Under cover Oct 19 to Jan 7

Plant outdoors: Nov 16 to Dec 10
Under cover: Oct 19 to Jan 7
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 7 to Dec 6; Under cover Oct 10 to Jan 3

Plant outdoors: Nov 7 to Dec 6
Under cover: Oct 10 to Jan 3
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Rhubarb across the US, town by town

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Questions about growing in Louisville

When is the last frost in Louisville?

On average around March 29, and the first autumn frost comes around November 14. 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 Louisville?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 3 to May 28, and Jul 28 to Aug 21, or under cover Apr 5 to Sep 18.

What can I sow in Louisville in November?

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