Zone 3 has the shortest growing window for gardening in the continental US, With a last frost date of approx May 15th and first frost date of approx September 15. First and last frost days may vary by 2 weeks (or more depending on the weather).
Since the growing period for Zone 3 is so short, 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 for a greenhouse: Asparagus, Celery and Onion
MARCH
Start seeds indoors: Arugula, Asparagus, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Eggplant, Lettuce, Okra, Onion, Peppers and Rosemary
APRIL
Start Seeds indoors: Arugula, Cabbage, Eggplant, Okra, Peppers, Rosemary and Tomatoes
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, 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 outside
Transplant: Asparagus, Celery and Onion
MAY
Start Seeds indoors: Cabbage (late)
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Corn: dent, field, popcorn & sweet, Cucumber, Endive, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Muskmelon, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, 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
JUNE
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chard, Corn: dent, field, popcorn & sweet, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Muskmelon, Okra, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga, Summer Spinach (malabar), Summer Squash & Winter Squash, Tomato and Watermelon
JULY
Start Seeds outside: Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Chard, Corn: dent, field, popcorn & sweet, Kale and Okra
AUGUST
Plant Seeds outside: Arugula, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
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