When to Plant Seeds
How To—When To—What To—Where To
The recommendations below are given
only as a general guideline and are based on the Northeast
United States - consult your county extension office
or university for information on your local area.
Crop
Approximate
Planting Date
Beans
May 15—July 15
Beets
April 15—August 1
Carrots
April 15—August 1
Sweet Corn
May 1—June
10
Swiss Chard
May 1—August 1
Cucumber
May 15—July 20
Herbs
March 1—June 1
Lettuce (head)
April 1—June 20
Lettuce (leaf)
April 10—July 15
Onions
April 20—May 15
Peas
April 1 - May 1 & August 1
- 20
Peppers
March 10 - 25 (start indoors)
May 20 - June 10 (transplant outdoors)
Radishes
April 1 - May 1 & August 15 - Sept. 15
Spinach
April 1 - September 15
Squash
May 15 - June 15
Tomato
March 15 - April 10 (start indoors)
May 15 - June 1 (transplant outdoors)
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