Kentucky, US

Planting calendar for Meads

Last frost around March 31, first frost around November 15: about 229 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 31
First frost: November 15
Frost-free days: 229

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 Meads. 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 Meads, 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 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: 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: 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 outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow 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 outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow 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: 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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: 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: 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 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 7 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 7 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 5, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 9 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 9 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 17; Under cover Apr 11 to Sep 14

Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 17
Under cover: Apr 11 to Sep 14
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 9, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Sep 5; Under cover Apr 6 to Oct 3

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Sep 5
Under cover: Apr 6 to Oct 3
First harvest: About 39 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Sep 1; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Sep 1
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 28.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 13 to Jun 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 13 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Jun 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 13 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Feb 13 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Feb 13 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 6 to May 22; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 22
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 19
First harvest: About 95 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 6 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 11; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Oct 11
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 22 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around March 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 6 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 20; Under cover Feb 6 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Sep 17

Plant outdoors: Mar 6 to May 1, and Jul 28 to Aug 20
Under cover: Feb 6 to May 29, and Jun 30 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 74 days after planting. Planted on March 6, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 6 to May 26, and Aug 1 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 4 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 26, and Aug 1 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 23, and Jul 4 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 8 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 10; Under cover Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 10
Under cover: Feb 8 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 8, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 6 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around April 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 13 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 13 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 13 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 6 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 7; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Oct 7
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around April 5.
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 5; Under cover Jan 31 to May 27, and Jun 30 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 29, and Jul 28 to Aug 5
Under cover: Jan 31 to May 27, and Jun 30 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 25; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 25
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Sep 3; Under cover Apr 1 to Oct 1

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 29, and Jul 28 to Sep 3
Under cover: Apr 1 to Oct 1
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 29 to Nov 26; Under cover Oct 1 to Dec 24

Sow outdoors: Oct 29 to Nov 26
Under cover: Oct 1 to Dec 24
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 29, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 6 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Aug 26; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Jul 29, and Aug 10 to Aug 26, and Sep 7 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 16, and Aug 10 to Aug 26
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 13, and Jul 13 to Jul 29, and Aug 10 to Aug 26, and Sep 7 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 59 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around May 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 4 to Apr 24; Under cover Feb 4 to May 22

Plant outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 24
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 22
First harvest: About 101 days after planting. Planted on March 4, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 29 to Nov 30; Under cover Oct 1 to Dec 28

Plant outdoors: Oct 29 to Nov 30
Under cover: Oct 1 to Dec 28
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 29, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 6 to Jun 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 6; Under cover Feb 6 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Jun 21, and Jul 28 to Aug 6
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jul 19, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 109 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 28 to Sep 24; Under cover Jan 31 to Oct 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Sep 24
Under cover: Jan 31 to Oct 22
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 16.
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 5; Under cover Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2

Plant outdoors: Feb 24 to May 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 5
Under cover: Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jun 30 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on February 24, ready around May 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Feb 6 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Jul 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Feb 6 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 13 to Jun 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Feb 13 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Jun 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Feb 13 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 6 to May 16; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 16
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 13
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 6 to May 6; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 6
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 3
First harvest: About 125 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 29; Under cover Feb 13 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 29
Under cover: Feb 13 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 20 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 27
Under cover: Feb 20 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 20, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 31 to Jun 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 7; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Jun 30, and Jul 28 to Sep 7
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 6 to Sep 13; Under cover Feb 6 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Sep 13
Under cover: Feb 6 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around April 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 13 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 26; Under cover Feb 13 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 24

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to May 8, and Aug 17 to Sep 26
Under cover: Feb 13 to Jun 5, and Jul 20 to Oct 24
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on March 13, ready around April 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 6 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Aug 28; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 19, and Jun 30 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to May 22, and Jul 28 to Aug 28
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 19, and Jun 30 to Sep 25
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 13 to Oct 16; Under cover Feb 13 to Nov 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Oct 16
Under cover: Feb 13 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 6 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 25; Under cover Feb 6 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Sep 22

Plant outdoors: Mar 6 to May 6, and Jul 28 to Aug 25
Under cover: Feb 6 to Jun 3, and Jun 30 to Sep 22
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 11; Under cover Oct 19 to Jan 8

Plant outdoors: Nov 16 to Dec 11
Under cover: Oct 19 to Jan 8
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 6 to Dec 6; Under cover Oct 9 to Jan 3

Plant outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 6
Under cover: Oct 9 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 Meads

When is the last frost in Meads?

On average around March 31, and the first autumn frost comes around November 15. 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 Meads?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 5 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 18, or under cover Apr 7 to Sep 15.

What can I sow in Meads 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