Zone 6 has slightly longer growing window for gardening compared to Zones 3 and 4. With a last frost date as early as March 30th and first frost date as late as September 30th. First and last frost days may vary by 2 weeks (or more depending on the weather).
If you'd like to get a jump-start on Spring and Fall planting, it is possible to extend your season by starting seeds indoors. A simple setup might be a shop light over a table or as elaborate as a heated greenhouse or multiple racks with lights.
We hope that our USDA Zone Specific SEED planting guide with be a helpful tool in your garden planning and planting!
FEBRUARY
Start seeds indoors: Asparagus, Celery and Onion
MARCH
Start seeds indoors: Arugula, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Peppers and Rosemary
APRIL
Start Seeds indoors: Arugula, Beans: bush, pole, lima and dry, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Rosemary, Spinach and Tomatoes
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Collards, Dill, Endive, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach and Turnips
Plant all herb and flower seeds inside or outside depending on weather
Transplant: Asparagus, Celery and Onion
MAY
Start Seeds indoors: Beans: bush, pole, snap and Lima, Cabbage (late), Corn, Cucumber, Onion, Pumpkin, Squash and Watermelon
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, (mid to late May) Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cantalope, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Muskmelon, Onion, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas: Garden, snap and Southern, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Rhubarb, Rutabaga, Spinach, Summer Squash & Winter Squash, Tomato, Turnip and Watermelon
Plant all herb and flower seeds outside
Transplant: all remaining indoor seedlings
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Chard, Corn: dent, field, popcorn & sweet, Cucumber, Melons, Muskmelon, Okra, Onions (bunching), Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga, Summer Spinach (malabar), Summer Squash & Winter Squash, Tomato and Watermelon
There's still time to plant HERBS and WILDFLOWER seeds!
JULY
Start Seeds outside: Beans: bush, Chard, Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
Start Seeds indoors (for Fall): Broccoli, Kale, Lettuce, Peas and Spinach
AUGUST
Plant Seeds outside or indoors: Arugula, Bush Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Chives, Kohlrabi, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Peas, Spinach and Turnips
SEPTEMBER:
Plant seeds outside: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onion sets, Radish and Spinach
Sign up for our E-Newsletter
6 comments
This is awesome! Thanks so much!
Is there a way to print off this planting guide?
Best comprehensive sow and planting schedule I’ve seen for Zone 6. Thank you so much!!! Extremely helpful and exactly what I was looking for. :)
Thank you!!!
Looking forward to spending. More time reading and learning from your site and your methods.
Tia.-,~Mona Rethia
Oh my goodness, this is JUST what I need! I’ve got a question, though. Bending down (and getting back up) is no longer a strong point of mine, so will any of the veg above not work in a raised garden bed?