Kansas, US

Planting calendar for Wichita

Last frost around March 28, first frost around November 10: about 227 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 28
First frost: November 10
Frost-free days: 227

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Wichita. 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 Wichita, month by month. Each month says whether you can sow outdoors, under cover, or both.
Crop	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Fruiting
Tomato	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chile pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bell pepper	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Eggplant	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Zucchini	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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: Not this month
Potato	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Turnip	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: 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
Leaves
Lettuce	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Spinach	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Swiss chard	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Arugula	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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: Not this month	December: Not this month
Celery	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beans and peas
Runner bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Garlic	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant under cover
Leek	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant outdoors and under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Broccoli	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cauliflower	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow 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
Brussels sprout	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cilantro	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Sow under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Chives	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Mint	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow outdoors and under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Fruit
Strawberry	January: Not this month	February: Plant under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: 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 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 2 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 25; Under cover Apr 4 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: May 2 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 25
Under cover: Apr 4 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 2, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors May 1 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 3 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 3 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around July 24.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 6 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 25; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: May 6 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 25
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around July 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 6 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 23; Under cover Apr 8 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: May 6 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 23
Under cover: Apr 8 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 6, ready around August 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors May 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 10; Under cover Apr 3 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 10
Under cover: Apr 3 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 36 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around June 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors May 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Apr 3 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
Under cover: Apr 3 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around June 12.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors May 1 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 26; Under cover Apr 3 to Sep 23

Sow outdoors: May 1 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 26
Under cover: Apr 3 to Sep 23
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on May 1, ready around July 6.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 26 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 27; Under cover Mar 29 to Sep 24

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 1, and Jul 29 to Aug 27
Under cover: Mar 29 to Sep 24
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around June 25.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Mar 11 to Jun 3, and Jul 29 to Aug 24; Under cover Feb 11 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Jun 3, and Jul 29 to Aug 24
Under cover: Feb 11 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Mar 11 to Jun 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 6; Under cover Feb 11 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Jun 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 6
Under cover: Feb 11 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Aug 7; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Jul 10, and Jul 29 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Aug 7
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Jul 10, and Jul 29 to Aug 7, and Aug 26 to Sep 4
First harvest: About 91 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around June 3.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Mar 4 to May 2, and Aug 22 to Oct 11; Under cover Feb 4 to May 30, and Jul 25 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 2, and Aug 22 to Oct 11
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 30, and Jul 25 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 20 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around March 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Mar 4 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Aug 24; Under cover Feb 4 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Sep 21

Plant outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Aug 24
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 70 days after planting. Planted on March 4, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Mar 4 to May 9, and Aug 16 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 6, and Jul 19 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 9, and Aug 16 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 6, and Jul 19 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around April 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Mar 6 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 12; Under cover Feb 6 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Aug 15, and Aug 27 to Sep 12, and Sep 24 to Oct 10

Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 12
Under cover: Feb 6 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Aug 15, and Aug 27 to Sep 12, and Sep 24 to Oct 10
First harvest: About 50 days after sowing. Sown on March 6, ready around April 25.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Mar 4 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Oct 6; Under cover Feb 4 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Nov 3

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Oct 6
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Nov 3
First harvest: About 32 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around April 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Mar 11 to Sep 16; Under cover Feb 11 to Oct 14

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Sep 16
Under cover: Feb 11 to Oct 14
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Mar 4 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Oct 7; Under cover Feb 4 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Nov 4

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Oct 7
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Nov 4
First harvest: About 28 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around April 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 28 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Aug 11; Under cover Jan 31 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Jul 14, and Aug 3 to Aug 11, and Aug 31 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 29, and Aug 3 to Aug 11
Under cover: Jan 31 to May 27, and Jul 6 to Jul 14, and Aug 3 to Aug 11, and Aug 31 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 26 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Aug 31; Under cover Mar 29 to Sep 28

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 11, and Jul 29 to Aug 31
Under cover: Mar 29 to Sep 28
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around June 19.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 26 to Jun 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 8; Under cover Mar 29 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to Jun 26, and Jul 29 to Sep 8
Under cover: Mar 29 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on April 26, ready around June 8.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Oct 30 to Nov 22; Under cover Oct 2 to Dec 20

Sow outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 22
Under cover: Oct 2 to Dec 20
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on October 30, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Mar 4 to May 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30; Under cover Feb 4 to May 30, and Jul 25 to Aug 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30, and Sep 19 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 30, and Jul 25 to Aug 2, and Aug 22 to Aug 30, and Sep 19 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 56 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around April 29.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Mar 3 to Apr 23, and Jul 29 to Aug 6; Under cover Feb 3 to May 21, and Jul 1 to Jul 9, and Jul 29 to Aug 6, and Aug 26 to Sep 3

Plant outdoors: Mar 3 to Apr 23, and Jul 29 to Aug 6
Under cover: Feb 3 to May 21, and Jul 1 to Jul 9, and Jul 29 to Aug 6, and Aug 26 to Sep 3
First harvest: About 96 days after planting. Planted on March 3, ready around June 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Oct 30 to Nov 26; Under cover Oct 2 to Dec 24

Plant outdoors: Oct 30 to Nov 26
Under cover: Oct 2 to Dec 24
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on October 30, ready around July 7.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Mar 4 to Jun 19, and Jul 29 to Aug 12; Under cover Feb 4 to Jul 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 12, and Aug 26 to Sep 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Jun 19, and Jul 29 to Aug 12
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jul 17, and Jul 29 to Aug 12, and Aug 26 to Sep 9
First harvest: About 103 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around June 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

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

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Sep 25
Under cover: Jan 31 to Oct 23
First harvest: About 45 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 24 to May 9, and Jul 29 to Aug 11; Under cover Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jul 1 to Jul 14, and Jul 29 to Aug 11, and Aug 26 to Sep 8

Plant outdoors: Feb 24 to May 9, and Jul 29 to Aug 11
Under cover: Jan 27 to Jun 6, and Jul 1 to Jul 14, and Jul 29 to Aug 11, and Aug 26 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 80 days after planting. Planted on February 24, ready around May 15.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Mar 4 to May 24, and Aug 3 to Aug 23; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 21, and Jul 6 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 24, and Aug 3 to Aug 23
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 21, and Jul 6 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 77 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around May 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Mar 11 to May 24, and Aug 3 to Aug 25; Under cover Feb 11 to Jun 21, and Jul 6 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to May 24, and Aug 3 to Aug 25
Under cover: Feb 11 to Jun 21, and Jul 6 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 67 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 17.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Mar 4 to May 2; Under cover Feb 4 to May 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 2
Under cover: Feb 4 to May 30
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around May 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Mar 4 to May 4; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 1

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 4
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 1
First harvest: About 119 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around July 1.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Mar 11 to Jun 3, and Jul 29 to Sep 1; Under cover Feb 11 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Jun 3, and Jul 29 to Sep 1
Under cover: Feb 11 to Sep 29
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 18 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 28; Under cover Feb 18 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Oct 26

Sow outdoors: Mar 18 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 28
Under cover: Feb 18 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Oct 26
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on March 18, ready around April 24.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 28 to Jun 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 11; Under cover Feb 28 to Oct 9

Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Jun 27, and Jul 29 to Sep 11
Under cover: Feb 28 to Oct 9
First harvest: About 44 days after sowing. Sown on March 28, ready around May 11.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Mar 4 to Jun 20, and Jul 10 to Sep 15; Under cover Feb 4 to Oct 13

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to Jun 20, and Jul 10 to Sep 15
Under cover: Feb 4 to Oct 13
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on March 4, ready around April 26.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Mar 11 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 27; Under cover Feb 11 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Oct 25

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 26, and Aug 27 to Sep 27
Under cover: Feb 11 to May 24, and Jul 30 to Oct 25
First harvest: About 38 days after sowing. Sown on March 11, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 1; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Mar 4 to May 20, and Jul 29 to Sep 1
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 17, and Jul 1 to Sep 29
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Chives across the US, town by town

MintOutdoors Mar 11 to Oct 15; Under cover Feb 11 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Oct 15
Under cover: Feb 11 to Nov 12
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Mint across the US, town by town

Fruit

StrawberryOutdoors Mar 4 to May 4, and Jul 29 to Aug 29; Under cover Feb 4 to Jun 1, and Jul 1 to Sep 26

Plant outdoors: Mar 4 to May 4, and Jul 29 to Aug 29
Under cover: Feb 4 to Jun 1, and Jul 1 to Sep 26
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 14 to Dec 5; Under cover Oct 17 to Jan 2

Plant outdoors: Nov 14 to Dec 5
Under cover: Oct 17 to Jan 2
First harvest: Crops every year once it’s established.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Raspberry across the US, town by town

RhubarbOutdoors Nov 6 to Dec 1; Under cover Oct 9 to Dec 29

Plant outdoors: Nov 6 to Dec 1
Under cover: Oct 9 to Dec 29
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

Nearby

Questions about growing in Wichita

When is the last frost in Wichita?

On average around March 28, and the first autumn frost comes around November 10. 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 Wichita?

Yes. Plant them outdoors May 2 to May 27, and Jul 29 to Aug 25, or under cover Apr 4 to Sep 22.

What can I sow in Wichita in November?

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

How accurate are these dates?

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

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