Planting and harvest dates used in this chart are guidelines only. Seeding and transplanting dates may vary between varieties. Please check seed package or nursery for additional information. Seasonal weather can modify planting and harvesting dates. The National Gardening Association’s Frost Date Tool can be helpful in determining first and last frost dates, however they may not be reflective of current weather conditions due to global climate change. It can be helpful to keep track of temperatures and dates when planting and harvesting for future reference.

Summer/Fall Vegetables

brussels sprouts

• June: seed in cold frame or green house
• July: direct seed into the ground   
• late July–August: transplant
• December–March

cabbage    

• early July: seed in cold frame or green house
• late July: direct seed into the ground
• August: Transplant
• November–March: harvest

parsnips 

• July: direct seed into the ground
• December–February: harvest

cauliflower & broccoli

• late july–early August: direct seed into the ground
• November–February: harvest

carrots

• late July–August: direct seed into the ground
• December–March: harvest

rutabaga         

• late july–early August: direct seed into the ground
• November–February: harvest

lettuce

• late July–mid October: direct seed into the ground—seed several times during this period for an extended harvest
• October–February: harvest

turnips

• August: direct seed into the ground
• November–February: harvest

spinach

• mid September–early November: direct seed into the ground
• December–March: harvest

spinach

• January: direct seed into the ground
• March–May: harvest

fava beans

• October–early December: direct seed into the ground
• March–early May: harvest

peas

• late October–mid November: direct seed into the ground
• March–May: harvest