Alabama, US

Planting calendar for Montgomery

Last frost around February 23, first frost around December 7: about 287 frost-free days.

Last frost: February 23
First frost: December 7
Frost-free days: 287

Sow now: November

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Montgomery. 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 Montgomery, 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: Sow 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
Chile pepper	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: 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
Bell pepper	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: 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
Eggplant	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: 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
Zucchini	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: 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
Cucumber	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: 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
Winter squash	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: 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
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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
Roots
Carrot	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beet	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Radish	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Potato	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Turnip	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Sow under cover
Spinach	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Swiss chard	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Arugula	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Celery	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	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
Fava bean	January: Sow 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: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Pea	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Sow under cover
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant under cover	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Garlic	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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
Leek	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Scallion	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Shallot	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Broccoli	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Cauliflower	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Brussels sprout	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Kale	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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
Bok choy	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	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
Parsley	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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: Sow outdoors and under cover
Cilantro	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Sow outdoors and under cover	February: Sow outdoors and under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow under cover	May: Not this month	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: Sow under cover
Mint	January: Sow under cover	February: Sow outdoors and 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 outdoors and under cover	December: Sow outdoors and under cover
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant under cover	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant outdoors and under cover	October: Plant outdoors and under cover	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Raspberry	January: Plant outdoors and under cover	February: Plant under cover	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: Not this month	November: Plant under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
RhubarbWinters too mild here	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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 14; Under cover Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 14
Under cover: Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 30, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 1 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors Apr 3 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 6 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 6 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around June 20.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors Apr 3 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 6 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 6 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on April 3, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Mar 29 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Oct 2; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Oct 2
Under cover: Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Mar 29 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Sep 27; Under cover Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Sep 27
Under cover: Mar 1 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Mar 29 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 1 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 1 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on March 29, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Mar 24 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 17; Under cover Feb 24 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 29, and Jul 30 to Sep 17
Under cover: Feb 24 to May 27, and Jul 2 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Jan 29 to May 9, and Aug 7 to Oct 8, and Nov 30 to Dec 26; Under cover Jul 10 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to May 9, and Aug 7 to Oct 8, and Nov 30 to Dec 26
Under cover: Jul 10 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Jan 29 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Oct 8; Under cover Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Nov 5

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to May 14, and Jul 30 to Oct 8
Under cover: Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 2 to Nov 5
First harvest: About 70 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Aug 7 to Mar 30; Under cover Jul 10 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Aug 7 to Mar 30
Under cover: Jul 10 to Apr 27
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 7, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 13, and Sep 6 to Nov 13; Under cover Aug 9 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 13, and Sep 6 to Nov 13
Under cover: Aug 9 to May 11
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around February 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Aug 16 to Oct 9, and Nov 29 to Mar 9; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 6

Plant outdoors: Aug 16 to Oct 9, and Nov 29 to Mar 9
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 6
First harvest: About 60 days after planting. Planted on August 16, ready around October 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Jan 12 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Oct 21; Under cover Aug 3 to Nov 18, and Dec 15 to May 19

Sow outdoors: Jan 12 to Apr 21, and Aug 31 to Oct 21
Under cover: Aug 3 to Nov 18, and Dec 15 to May 19
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on January 12, ready around February 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Sep 12 to Oct 19, and Dec 30 to Apr 5; Under cover Aug 15 to Nov 16, and Dec 2 to May 3

Sow outdoors: Sep 12 to Oct 19, and Dec 30 to Apr 5
Under cover: Aug 15 to Nov 16, and Dec 2 to May 3
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on September 12, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Jan 1 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 19; Under cover Aug 15 to May 3

Sow outdoors: Jan 1 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 19
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 3
First harvest: About 27 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around January 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Jan 29 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 1 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 1 to Nov 18
First harvest: About 61 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around March 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Jan 13 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 16; Under cover Aug 15 to May 3

Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 16
Under cover: Aug 15 to May 3
First harvest: About 47 days after sowing. Sown on January 13, ready around March 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 13; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 10

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 13
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 10
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around November 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Mar 24 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Sep 21; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 19

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 9, and Jul 30 to Sep 21
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 6, and Jul 2 to Oct 19
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 18.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Mar 24 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 30; Under cover Feb 24 to Jun 21, and Jul 2 to Oct 28

Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 30
Under cover: Feb 24 to Jun 21, and Jul 2 to Oct 28
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on March 24, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 13 to Jan 3; Under cover Oct 16 to Jan 31

Sow outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 3
Under cover: Oct 16 to Jan 31
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 13, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Jan 3 to Apr 13, and Sep 6 to Oct 2; Under cover Aug 9 to Oct 30, and Dec 6 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Apr 13, and Sep 6 to Oct 2
Under cover: Aug 9 to Oct 30, and Dec 6 to May 11
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on January 3, ready around February 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Aug 7 to Mar 4; Under cover Jul 10 to Apr 1

Plant outdoors: Aug 7 to Mar 4
Under cover: Jul 10 to Apr 1
First harvest: About 84 days after planting. Planted on August 7, ready around October 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 13 to Jan 12; Under cover Oct 16 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Nov 13 to Jan 12
Under cover: Oct 16 to Feb 9
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 13, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Jul 30 to Apr 29; Under cover Jul 2 to May 27

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to Apr 29
Under cover: Jul 2 to May 27
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on July 30, ready around October 28.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors all year

Sow outdoors: all year
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on January 1, ready around February 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Aug 7 to Mar 27; Under cover Jul 10 to Apr 24

Plant outdoors: Aug 7 to Mar 27
Under cover: Jul 10 to Apr 24
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on August 7, ready around October 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Aug 16 to May 10; Under cover Jul 19 to Jun 7

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to May 10
Under cover: Jul 19 to Jun 7
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around October 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Jan 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 16 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 1 to May 27, and Jul 19 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Apr 29, and Aug 16 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jan 1 to May 27, and Jul 19 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Sep 6 to Apr 13; Under cover Aug 9 to May 11

Sow outdoors: Sep 6 to Apr 13
Under cover: Aug 9 to May 11
First harvest: About 72 days after sowing. Sown on September 6, ready around November 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Aug 16 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 19 to Apr 11

Sow outdoors: Aug 16 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jul 19 to Apr 11
First harvest: About 108 days after sowing. Sown on August 16, ready around December 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 7 to Oct 6; Under cover Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 10 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to May 14, and Aug 7 to Oct 6
Under cover: Jan 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 10 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 79 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Feb 14 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 1; Under cover Jan 17 to May 3, and Aug 15 to Nov 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 1
Under cover: Jan 17 to May 3, and Aug 15 to Nov 29
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on February 14, ready around March 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Feb 23 to May 25, and Jul 30 to Oct 3; Under cover Jan 26 to Jun 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to May 25, and Jul 30 to Oct 3
Under cover: Jan 26 to Jun 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 31
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 23, ready around April 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Jul 26 to Oct 31, and Dec 10 to Jun 4; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jul 26 to Oct 31, and Dec 10 to Jun 4
Under cover: all year
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on July 26, ready around September 9.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Jan 29 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 2; Under cover Jan 1 to May 3, and Aug 15 to Nov 30

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Apr 5, and Sep 12 to Nov 2
Under cover: Jan 1 to May 3, and Aug 15 to Nov 30
First harvest: About 52 days after sowing. Sown on January 29, ready around March 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Jul 30 to Oct 5, and Dec 31 to Mar 30; Under cover Jul 2 to Nov 2, and Dec 3 to Apr 27

Sow outdoors: Jul 30 to Oct 5, and Dec 31 to Mar 30
Under cover: Jul 2 to Nov 2, and Dec 3 to Apr 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 Jan 29 to Dec 26; Under cover all year

Sow outdoors: Jan 29 to Dec 26
Under cover: all year
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 Jul 30 to Oct 8, and Dec 14 to Mar 14; Under cover Jul 2 to Nov 5, and Nov 16 to Apr 11

Plant outdoors: Jul 30 to Oct 8, and Dec 14 to Mar 14
Under cover: Jul 2 to Nov 5, and Nov 16 to Apr 11
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 Dec 8 to Jan 12; Under cover Nov 10 to Feb 9

Plant outdoors: Dec 8 to Jan 12
Under cover: Nov 10 to Feb 9
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

RhubarbNot here: winters too mild here

Plant outdoors: Not here: winters too mild here
Under cover: No
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 Montgomery

When is the last frost in Montgomery?

On average around February 23, and the first autumn frost comes around December 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 Montgomery?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Mar 30 to Apr 24, and Jul 30 to Sep 14, or under cover Mar 2 to May 22, and Jul 2 to Oct 12.

What can I sow in Montgomery in November?

Outdoors: parsnip, radish, spinach, arugula, celery, fava bean, onion, garlic, leek, scallion, shallot, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, mint. Under cover: carrot, potato, turnip, lettuce, Swiss chard, bok choy, parsley, cilantro, strawberry, raspberry.

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