Massachusetts, US

Planting calendar for Springfield, Massachusetts

Last frost around April 12, first frost around November 6: about 208 frost-free days.

Last frost: April 12
First frost: November 6
Frost-free days: 208

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Nothing this month.

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts, 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: Sow under cover	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: Sow 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
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 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: Sow under cover	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: Sow outdoors and under cover	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 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
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 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: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Sow under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
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 under cover	September: Not this month	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 outdoors and 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 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
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: 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
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: 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 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 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 4; Under cover Apr 19 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 25 to Sep 1

Sow outdoors: May 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 4
Under cover: Apr 19 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 25 to Sep 1
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 17, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 16 to Jun 11; Under cover Apr 18 to Jul 9

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 11
Under cover: Apr 18 to Jul 9
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around August 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 21 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 4; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 25 to Sep 1

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 4
Under cover: Apr 23 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 25 to Sep 1
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around August 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 21 to Jun 11; Under cover Apr 23 to Jul 9

Sow outdoors: May 21 to Jun 11
Under cover: Apr 23 to Jul 9
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 21, ready around August 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 16 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 18 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 18 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around June 29.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 16 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 19; Under cover Apr 18 to Sep 16

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 19
Under cover: Apr 18 to Sep 16
First harvest: About 49 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 16 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 5; Under cover Apr 18 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: May 16 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 5
Under cover: Apr 18 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 5, and Aug 25 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 16, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors May 11 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 7; Under cover Apr 13 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 16, and Jul 28 to Aug 7
Under cover: Apr 13 to Jul 14, and Jul 28 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 63 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 3

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 73 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 21; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 21
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 20; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 20
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 18
First harvest: About 89 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around July 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Sep 29; Under cover Mar 7 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 20 to Sep 29
Under cover: Mar 7 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Apr 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 6; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3

Plant outdoors: Apr 4 to May 30, and Jul 28 to Aug 6
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 6, and Aug 25 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 69 days after planting. Planted on April 4, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Apr 4 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 7 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Sep 2
Under cover: Mar 7 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 41 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Apr 5 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 8 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 8 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on April 5, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Apr 4 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 23; Under cover Mar 7 to Oct 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 23
Under cover: Mar 7 to Oct 21
First harvest: About 31 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Apr 9 to Sep 2; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Sep 2
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Apr 4 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 25; Under cover Mar 7 to Oct 23

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 25
Under cover: Mar 7 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Mar 31 to May 30; Under cover Mar 3 to Jun 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to May 30
Under cover: Mar 3 to Jun 27
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around June 22.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors May 11 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 11; Under cover Apr 13 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jun 26, and Jul 28 to Aug 11
Under cover: Apr 13 to Aug 11, and Aug 25 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors May 11 to Jul 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 13 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 11 to Jul 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 13 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on May 11, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 17 to Nov 12; Under cover Sep 19 to Dec 10

Sow outdoors: Oct 17 to Nov 12
Under cover: Sep 19 to Dec 10
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 17, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 12; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 12
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 55 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Apr 2 to May 23; Under cover Mar 5 to Jun 20

Plant outdoors: Apr 2 to May 23
Under cover: Mar 5 to Jun 20
First harvest: About 94 days after planting. Planted on April 2, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 17 to Nov 16; Under cover Sep 19 to Dec 14

Plant outdoors: Oct 17 to Nov 16
Under cover: Sep 19 to Dec 14
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 17, ready around June 24.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Apr 4 to Jul 20; Under cover Mar 7 to Aug 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jul 20
Under cover: Mar 7 to Aug 17
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around July 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Mar 31 to Sep 11; Under cover Mar 3 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Sep 11
Under cover: Mar 3 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 31, ready around May 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Mar 28 to Jun 10; Under cover Feb 28 to Jul 8

Plant outdoors: Mar 28 to Jun 10
Under cover: Feb 28 to Jul 8
First harvest: About 78 days after planting. Planted on March 28, ready around June 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Apr 4 to Aug 5; Under cover Mar 7 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Aug 5
Under cover: Mar 7 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 76 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Apr 9 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 7; Under cover Mar 12 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Jul 8, and Jul 28 to Aug 7
Under cover: Mar 12 to Aug 7, and Aug 25 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 65 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 9; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 7

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 9
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 7
First harvest: About 83 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around June 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 4; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 4
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 2
First harvest: About 120 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Apr 9 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 12 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 12 to Sep 12
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Apr 15 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 15; Under cover Mar 18 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 15
Under cover: Mar 18 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Apr 15 to Aug 25; Under cover Mar 18 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Apr 15 to Aug 25
Under cover: Mar 18 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on April 15, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Apr 4 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 7 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 7 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on April 4, ready around May 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Apr 9 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 13; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 11

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to May 29, and Jul 31 to Sep 13
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 11
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 9, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Apr 4 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 15; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12

Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 20, and Jul 28 to Aug 15
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 18, and Jul 28 to Aug 15, and Aug 25 to Sep 12
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 9 to Oct 3; Under cover Mar 12 to Oct 31

Sow outdoors: Apr 9 to Oct 3
Under cover: Mar 12 to Oct 31
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 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 12; Under cover Mar 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9

Plant outdoors: Apr 4 to Jun 4, and Jul 28 to Aug 12
Under cover: Mar 7 to Jul 15, and Jul 28 to Aug 12, and Aug 25 to Sep 9
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 3 to Nov 23; Under cover Oct 6 to Dec 21

Plant outdoors: Nov 3 to Nov 23
Under cover: Oct 6 to Dec 21
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 25 to Nov 20; Under cover Sep 27 to Dec 18

Plant outdoors: Oct 25 to Nov 20
Under cover: Sep 27 to Dec 18
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 Springfield, Massachusetts

When is the last frost in Springfield, Massachusetts?

On average around April 12, and the first autumn frost comes around November 6. 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 Springfield, Massachusetts?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 17 to Jun 11, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, or under cover Apr 19 to Jul 9, and Jul 28 to Aug 4, and Aug 25 to Sep 1.

What can I sow in Springfield, Massachusetts in November?

Outdoors: fava bean, 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