Wisconsin, US

Planting calendar for Milwaukee

Last frost around April 17, first frost around November 7: about 204 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 17
First frost: November 7
Frost-free days: 204

Sow now: November

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Outdoors

Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee, 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 outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Sow under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: 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: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: 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: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow 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: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant under cover	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Plant under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	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: Not this month	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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow 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: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Plant under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Plant outdoors and under cover	July: Plant under cover	August: 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 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 outdoors and 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 22 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 24 to Jul 14

Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 16
Under cover: Apr 24 to Jul 14
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 22, ready around July 27.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 21 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 14

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 16
Under cover: Apr 23 to Jul 14
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around August 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 26 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 21
Under cover: Apr 28 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around August 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 26 to Jun 16; Under cover Apr 28 to Jul 14

Sow outdoors: May 26 to Jun 16
Under cover: Apr 28 to Jul 14
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 26, ready around August 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 21 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 23 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 23 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 21 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 18; Under cover Apr 23 to Aug 18, and Aug 30 to Sep 15

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 18
Under cover: Apr 23 to Aug 18, and Aug 30 to Sep 15
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 21 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 21
Under cover: Apr 23 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around July 26.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 16 to Jun 21; Under cover Apr 18 to Jul 19

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 21
Under cover: Apr 18 to Jul 19
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 19; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 19
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 29; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 29
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 27
First harvest: About 88 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 17, and Jul 21 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 17, and Jul 21 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 19 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 8; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 6

Plant outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 8
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 6
First harvest: About 67 days after planting. Planted on April 13, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 14 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 17 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 17 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on April 14, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 21; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 21
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 30 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 22; Under cover Mar 16 to Oct 20

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 22
Under cover: Mar 16 to Oct 20
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Apr 9 to Jun 8; Under cover Mar 12 to Jul 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jun 8
Under cover: Mar 12 to Jul 6
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 16 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 12; Under cover Apr 18 to Aug 12, and Aug 30 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jul 1, and Aug 2 to Aug 12
Under cover: Apr 18 to Aug 12, and Aug 30 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 15.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 16 to Jul 16, and Aug 2 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 18 to Aug 21, and Aug 30 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jul 16, and Aug 2 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 18 to Aug 21, and Aug 30 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Apr 7 to Apr 23; Under cover Mar 10 to Mar 26, and Apr 7 to Apr 23, and May 5 to May 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 7 to Apr 23
Under cover: Mar 10 to Mar 26, and Apr 7 to Apr 23, and May 5 to May 21
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on April 7, ready around November 13.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 17, and Aug 2 to Aug 11; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 15, and Aug 2 to Aug 11, and Aug 30 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 17, and Aug 2 to Aug 11
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 15, and Aug 2 to Aug 11, and Aug 30 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

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

Plant outdoors: Apr 11 to Jun 1
Under cover: Mar 14 to Jun 29
First harvest: About 92 days after planting. Planted on April 11, ready around July 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 16 to Nov 10; Under cover Sep 18 to Dec 8

Plant outdoors: Oct 16 to Nov 10
Under cover: Sep 18 to Dec 8
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 16, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 13 to Jul 29; Under cover Mar 16 to Aug 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jul 29
Under cover: Mar 16 to Aug 26
First harvest: About 101 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around July 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Apr 9 to Sep 9; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Sep 9
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 7
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Apr 7 to Jun 20; Under cover Mar 10 to Jul 18

Plant outdoors: Apr 7 to Jun 20
Under cover: Mar 10 to Jul 18
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on April 7, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 10
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 18 to Jul 17; Under cover Mar 21 to Aug 14

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jul 17
Under cover: Mar 21 to Aug 14
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 17; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 15

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 17
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 15
First harvest: About 81 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around July 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 13; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 13
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 11
First harvest: About 119 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around August 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 18 to Aug 14; Under cover Mar 21 to Sep 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Aug 14
Under cover: Mar 21 to Sep 11
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 23 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 26 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 26 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 23 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 26 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 23 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 26 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 23, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 13 to Aug 29; Under cover Mar 16 to Sep 26

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Aug 29
Under cover: Mar 16 to Sep 26
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on April 13, ready around June 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 18 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Jun 5, and Aug 1 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 18, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 29, and Aug 2 to Aug 13; Under cover Mar 16 to Aug 13, and Aug 30 to Sep 10

Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 29, and Aug 2 to Aug 13
Under cover: Mar 16 to Aug 13, and Aug 30 to Sep 10
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Apr 18 to Sep 30; Under cover Mar 21 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to Sep 30
Under cover: Mar 21 to Oct 28
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Apr 13 to Jun 13, and Aug 2 to Aug 11; Under cover Mar 16 to Jul 14, and Aug 2 to Aug 11, and Aug 30 to Sep 8

Plant outdoors: Apr 13 to Jun 13, and Aug 2 to Aug 11
Under cover: Mar 16 to Jul 14, and Aug 2 to Aug 11, and Aug 30 to Sep 8
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Strawberry across the US, town by town

RaspberryOutdoors Oct 31 to Nov 17; Under cover Oct 3 to Oct 20, and Oct 31 to Nov 17, and Nov 28 to Dec 15

Plant outdoors: Oct 31 to Nov 17
Under cover: Oct 3 to Oct 20, and Oct 31 to Nov 17, and Nov 28 to Dec 15
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Oct 23 to Nov 14; Under cover Sep 25 to Dec 12

Plant outdoors: Oct 23 to Nov 14
Under cover: Sep 25 to Dec 12
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 Milwaukee

When is the last frost in Milwaukee?

On average around April 17, and the first autumn frost comes around November 7. 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 Milwaukee?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 22 to Jun 16, or under cover Apr 24 to Jul 14.

What can I sow in Milwaukee in November?

Outdoors: garlic, raspberry, rhubarb.

How accurate are these dates?

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

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