Seasonal calendar

Every season has something to grow

Use this as a friendly starting point, then check your local climate and frost dates before planting.

Your garden has its own calendar.Planting times vary by region, climate, elevation, and frost dates. A nearby garden center or extension office can help you fine-tune the timing.
01

New growth

Spring

Fresh starts, quick greens, and the first warm-weather seedlings.

BasilHerb · 50–75 days
TomatoFruiting Plant · 60–85 days
CilantroHerb · 30–45 days
LettuceLeafy Green · 30–55 days
SpinachLeafy Green · 35–50 days
RadishRoot Crop · 22–35 days
CarrotRoot Crop · 60–80 days
JalapeñoFruiting Plant · 70–90 days
StrawberryFruiting Plant · 90–120 days
Green OnionRoot Crop · 50–70 days
ZucchiniFruiting Plant · 45–60 days
MintHerb · 30–45 days
02

High season

Summer

Long sunny days for herbs, peppers, tomatoes, and squash.

BasilHerb · 50–75 days
TomatoFruiting Plant · 60–85 days
JalapeñoFruiting Plant · 70–90 days
StrawberryFruiting Plant · 90–120 days
Green OnionRoot Crop · 50–70 days
ZucchiniFruiting Plant · 45–60 days
MintHerb · 30–45 days
03

Second spring

Fall

Cooler air brings leafy greens and crisp roots back into focus.

CilantroHerb · 30–45 days
LettuceLeafy Green · 30–55 days
SpinachLeafy Green · 35–50 days
RadishRoot Crop · 22–35 days
CarrotRoot Crop · 60–80 days
Green OnionRoot Crop · 50–70 days
MintHerb · 30–45 days
04

Quiet tending

Winter

Mild-climate crops and indoor planning keep the garden story going.

CilantroHerb · 30–45 days
LettuceLeafy Green · 30–55 days
SpinachLeafy Green · 35–50 days
RadishRoot Crop · 22–35 days
CarrotRoot Crop · 60–80 days
Green OnionRoot Crop · 50–70 days