North Carolina, US

Planting calendar for Winston-Salem

Last frost around March 26, first frost around November 16: about 235 frost-free days.

Last frost: March 26
First frost: November 16
Frost-free days: 235

Sow now: November

See the whole year

Outdoors

Fava bean
Garlic
Raspberry
Rhubarb

Under cover

Radish
Spinach
Arugula
Mint

The year at a glance

When each crop can be sown in Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem, 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: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Cucumber	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Winter squash	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Sweet corn	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow 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
Roots
Carrot	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Beet	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsnip	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 under cover	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Radish	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: Not this month
Potato	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and 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: 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
Leaves
Lettuce	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
Spinach	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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	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: 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 outdoors and under cover	November: Sow under cover	December: Not this month
Celery	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: 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 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
Green bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Fava bean	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Sow under cover	November: Sow outdoors and under cover	December: Sow under cover
Pea	January: 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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Onion family
Onion	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Not this month	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: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Leek	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 under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Scallion	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 under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Shallot	January: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and 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: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Brassicas
Cabbage	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 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: 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: 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: 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: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Kale	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Bok choy	January: Not this month	February: Sow under cover	March: Sow outdoors and under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow under cover	June: Not this month	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Herbs
Basil	January: Not this month	February: Not this month	March: Sow under cover	April: Sow outdoors and under cover	May: Sow outdoors and under cover	June: Sow outdoors and under cover	July: Sow under cover	August: Sow outdoors and under cover	September: Sow outdoors and under cover	October: Sow under cover	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Parsley	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 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: 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: 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 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: Plant under cover	February: Plant outdoors and under cover	March: Plant outdoors and under cover	April: Plant outdoors and under cover	May: Plant under cover	June: Not this month	July: Plant under cover	August: Plant outdoors and under cover	September: Plant under cover	October: Not this month	November: Not this month	December: Not this month
Raspberry	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover
Rhubarb	January: Plant under cover	February: Not this month	March: Not this month	April: Not this month	May: Not this month	June: Not this month	July: Not this month	August: Not this month	September: Not this month	October: Plant under cover	November: Plant outdoors and under cover	December: Plant outdoors and under cover

Fruit rows show when to plant, not sow.

Crop by crop

Fruiting

TomatoOutdoors Apr 30 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 2 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: Apr 30 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 2 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 30, ready around July 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Tomato across the US, town by town

Chile pepperOutdoors Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 84 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 22.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Chile pepper across the US, town by town

Bell pepperOutdoors May 4 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 21; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 18

Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 21
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 18
First harvest: About 78 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around July 21.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Bell pepper across the US, town by town

EggplantOutdoors May 4 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 20; Under cover Apr 6 to Sep 17

Sow outdoors: May 4 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 20
Under cover: Apr 6 to Sep 17
First harvest: About 90 days after sowing. Sown on May 4, ready around August 2.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Eggplant across the US, town by town

ZucchiniOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Sep 8; Under cover Apr 1 to Oct 6

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Sep 8
Under cover: Apr 1 to Oct 6
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 5.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Zucchini across the US, town by town

CucumberOutdoors Apr 29 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Sep 4; Under cover Apr 1 to Oct 2

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Sep 4
Under cover: Apr 1 to Oct 2
First harvest: About 42 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Cucumber across the US, town by town

Winter squashOutdoors Apr 29 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 22; Under cover Apr 1 to Sep 19

Sow outdoors: Apr 29 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 22
Under cover: Apr 1 to Sep 19
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on April 29, ready around July 4.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 54°F or more, and no frost.

Winter squash across the US, town by town

Sweet cornOutdoors Apr 24 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 24; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 30, and Jul 26 to Aug 24
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 23.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Sweet corn across the US, town by town

Roots

CarrotOutdoors Feb 28 to Jun 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 24; Under cover Jan 31 to Sep 21

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Jun 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 24
Under cover: Jan 31 to Sep 21
First harvest: About 82 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Carrot across the US, town by town

BeetOutdoors Feb 28 to Jun 13, and Jul 26 to Sep 7; Under cover Jan 31 to Oct 5

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Jun 13, and Jul 26 to Sep 7
Under cover: Jan 31 to Oct 5
First harvest: About 58 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Beet across the US, town by town

ParsnipOutdoors Feb 18 to May 6, and Jul 26 to Aug 5; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 3, and Jun 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 6, and Jul 26 to Aug 5
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 3, and Jun 28 to Jul 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 5, and Aug 23 to Sep 2
First harvest: About 102 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around May 31.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsnip across the US, town by town

RadishOutdoors Feb 18 to May 9, and Aug 13 to Oct 15; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 6, and Jul 16 to Nov 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 9, and Aug 13 to Oct 15
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 6, and Jul 16 to Nov 12
First harvest: About 24 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around March 14.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Radish across the US, town by town

PotatoOutdoors Feb 18 to Apr 15, and Jul 26 to Aug 25; Under cover Jan 21 to May 13, and Jun 28 to Sep 22

Plant outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 15, and Jul 26 to Aug 25
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 13, and Jun 28 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 79 days after planting. Planted on February 18, ready around May 8.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Potato across the US, town by town

TurnipOutdoors Feb 18 to May 18, and Aug 5 to Sep 19; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 15, and Jul 8 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 18, and Aug 5 to Sep 19
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 15, and Jul 8 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around April 7.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Turnip across the US, town by town

Leaves

LettuceOutdoors Feb 21 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Sep 14; Under cover Jan 24 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 12

Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Sep 14
Under cover: Jan 24 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 12
First harvest: About 57 days after sowing. Sown on February 21, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Lettuce across the US, town by town

SpinachOutdoors Feb 18 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 11; Under cover Jan 21 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Nov 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 11
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Nov 8
First harvest: About 37 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around March 27.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Spinach across the US, town by town

Swiss chardOutdoors Feb 28 to Sep 19; Under cover Jan 31 to Oct 17

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Sep 19
Under cover: Jan 31 to Oct 17
First harvest: About 51 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 20.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Swiss chard across the US, town by town

ArugulaOutdoors Feb 18 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 12; Under cover Jan 21 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Nov 9

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 12
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Nov 9
First harvest: About 33 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around March 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Arugula across the US, town by town

CeleryOutdoors Feb 11 to Apr 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9; Under cover Jan 14 to May 10, and Jun 28 to Jul 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9, and Aug 23 to Sep 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Apr 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9
Under cover: Jan 14 to May 10, and Jun 28 to Jul 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9, and Aug 23 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 99 days after sowing. Sown on February 11, ready around May 21.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Celery across the US, town by town

Beans and peas

Runner beanOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Aug 28; Under cover Mar 27 to Sep 25

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 9, and Jul 26 to Aug 28
Under cover: Mar 27 to Sep 25
First harvest: About 54 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 17.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Runner bean across the US, town by town

Green beanOutdoors Apr 24 to Jun 24, and Jul 26 to Sep 6; Under cover Mar 27 to Oct 4

Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to Jun 24, and Jul 26 to Sep 6
Under cover: Mar 27 to Oct 4
First harvest: About 46 days after sowing. Sown on April 24, ready around June 9.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 52°F or more, and no frost.

Green bean across the US, town by town

Fava beanOutdoors Nov 2 to Dec 4; Under cover Oct 5 to Jan 1

Sow outdoors: Nov 2 to Dec 4
Under cover: Oct 5 to Jan 1
First harvest: About 220 days after sowing. Sown on November 2, ready around June 10.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Fava bean across the US, town by town

PeaOutdoors Feb 18 to May 9, and Aug 13 to Aug 30; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 6, and Jul 16 to Aug 2, and Aug 13 to Aug 30, and Sep 10 to Sep 27

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 9, and Aug 13 to Aug 30
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 6, and Jul 16 to Aug 2, and Aug 13 to Aug 30, and Sep 10 to Sep 27
First harvest: About 64 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around April 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Pea across the US, town by town

Onion family

OnionOutdoors Feb 16 to Apr 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 4; Under cover Jan 19 to May 6, and Jun 28 to Jul 7, and Jul 26 to Aug 4, and Aug 23 to Sep 1

Plant outdoors: Feb 16 to Apr 8, and Jul 26 to Aug 4
Under cover: Jan 19 to May 6, and Jun 28 to Jul 7, and Jul 26 to Aug 4, and Aug 23 to Sep 1
First harvest: About 108 days after planting. Planted on February 16, ready around June 4.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Onion across the US, town by town

GarlicOutdoors Nov 2 to Dec 11; Under cover Oct 5 to Jan 8

Plant outdoors: Nov 2 to Dec 11
Under cover: Oct 5 to Jan 8
First harvest: About 250 days after planting. Planted on November 2, ready around July 10.
Warmth: Hardy: goes in as the weather cools, and grows on through winter.

Garlic across the US, town by town

LeekOutdoors Feb 18 to Jun 5, and Jul 26 to Aug 11; Under cover Jan 21 to Jul 14, and Jul 26 to Aug 11, and Aug 23 to Sep 8

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Jun 5, and Jul 26 to Aug 11
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jul 14, and Jul 26 to Aug 11, and Aug 23 to Sep 8
First harvest: About 115 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around June 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Leek across the US, town by town

ScallionOutdoors Feb 11 to Sep 29; Under cover Jan 14 to Oct 27

Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Sep 29
Under cover: Jan 14 to Oct 27
First harvest: About 53 days after sowing. Sown on February 11, ready around April 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Scallion across the US, town by town

ShallotOutdoors Feb 3 to Apr 18, and Jul 26 to Aug 9; Under cover Jan 6 to May 16, and Jun 28 to Jul 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9, and Aug 23 to Sep 6

Plant outdoors: Feb 3 to Apr 18, and Jul 26 to Aug 9
Under cover: Jan 6 to May 16, and Jun 28 to Jul 12, and Jul 26 to Aug 9, and Aug 23 to Sep 6
First harvest: About 96 days after planting. Planted on February 3, ready around May 10.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 41°F.

Shallot across the US, town by town

Brassicas

CabbageOutdoors Feb 18 to Jun 15, and Jul 26 to Aug 23; Under cover Jan 21 to Sep 20

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Jun 15, and Jul 26 to Aug 23
Under cover: Jan 21 to Sep 20
First harvest: About 87 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around May 16.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Cabbage across the US, town by town

BroccoliOutdoors Feb 28 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Aug 25; Under cover Jan 31 to Sep 22

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to May 29, and Jul 26 to Aug 25
Under cover: Jan 31 to Sep 22
First harvest: About 74 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Broccoli across the US, town by town

CauliflowerOutdoors Feb 18 to May 9; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 6

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 9
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 6
First harvest: About 94 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around May 23.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cauliflower across the US, town by town

Brussels sproutOutdoors Feb 18 to Apr 20; Under cover Jan 21 to May 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 20
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 18
First harvest: About 132 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around June 30.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Brussels sprout across the US, town by town

KaleOutdoors Feb 28 to Jun 13, and Jul 26 to Sep 2; Under cover Jan 31 to Sep 30

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Jun 13, and Jul 26 to Sep 2
Under cover: Jan 31 to Sep 30
First harvest: About 66 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around May 5.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F.

Kale across the US, town by town

Bok choyOutdoors Mar 9 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 2; Under cover Feb 9 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 30

Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 2
Under cover: Feb 9 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 30
First harvest: About 40 days after sowing. Sown on March 9, ready around April 18.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 46°F; bolts in hot weather.

Bok choy across the US, town by town

Herbs

BasilOutdoors Mar 26 to Jun 25, and Jul 26 to Sep 10; Under cover Feb 26 to Oct 8

Sow outdoors: Mar 26 to Jun 25, and Jul 26 to Sep 10
Under cover: Feb 26 to Oct 8
First harvest: About 48 days after sowing. Sown on March 26, ready around May 13.
Warmth: Tender: needs days averaging 46°F or more, and no frost.

Basil across the US, town by town

ParsleyOutdoors Feb 18 to Sep 17; Under cover Jan 21 to Oct 15

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Sep 17
Under cover: Jan 21 to Oct 15
First harvest: About 60 days after sowing. Sown on February 18, ready around April 19.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 43°F.

Parsley across the US, town by town

CilantroOutdoors Feb 28 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 1; Under cover Jan 31 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to May 1, and Aug 20 to Oct 1
Under cover: Jan 31 to May 29, and Jul 23 to Oct 29
First harvest: About 43 days after sowing. Sown on February 28, ready around April 12.
Warmth: Hardy: grows once days average 45°F; bolts in hot weather.

Cilantro across the US, town by town

ChivesOutdoors Feb 18 to May 6, and Jul 26 to Sep 1; Under cover Jan 21 to Jun 3, and Jun 28 to Sep 29

Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to May 6, and Jul 26 to Sep 1
Under cover: Jan 21 to Jun 3, and Jun 28 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 Feb 28 to Oct 21; Under cover Jan 31 to Nov 18

Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Oct 21
Under cover: Jan 31 to Nov 18
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 Feb 18 to Apr 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 30; Under cover Jan 21 to May 18, and Jun 28 to Sep 27

Plant outdoors: Feb 18 to Apr 20, and Jul 26 to Aug 30
Under cover: Jan 21 to May 18, and Jun 28 to Sep 27
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 22 to Dec 29; Under cover Oct 25 to Jan 26

Plant outdoors: Nov 22 to Dec 29
Under cover: Oct 25 to Jan 26
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 11 to Dec 20; Under cover Oct 14 to Jan 17

Plant outdoors: Nov 11 to Dec 20
Under cover: Oct 14 to Jan 17
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 Winston-Salem

When is the last frost in Winston-Salem?

On average around March 26, and the first autumn frost comes around November 16. 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 Winston-Salem?

Yes. Plant them outdoors Apr 30 to May 25, and Jul 26 to Aug 21, or under cover Apr 2 to Sep 18.

What can I sow in Winston-Salem in November?

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