Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (2024)

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues. For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed.

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage.

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil!

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guidefor more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible.

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Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (1)

Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on October 14 (at DANBURY, CT climate station).
CropPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (2) Based on Frost Dates
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (3) Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (4) Aug 26-Sep 30
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (5) Sep 2-17
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (6) Jul 22-Aug 19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (7) Jul 22-Aug 3
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (8) Aug 5-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (9) Aug 5-19
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (10) Jul 15-22
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (11) Jul 15-21
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (12) Aug 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (13) Aug 5-19
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (14) Jun 24-Jul 8
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (15) Jul 5-8
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbagePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (16) Jul 15-22
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (17) Jul 15-21
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (18) Aug 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (19) Aug 5-12
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (20) Jul 29-Aug 5
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (21) Jul 29-Aug 3
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (22) Jul 8-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (23) Jul 8-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (24) Jul 22-29
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (25) Jul 22-Aug 19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (26) Aug 4-19
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (27) Jul 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (28) Jul 15-21
N/A80Tender
GarlicPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (29) Oct 28-Nov 10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (30) Oct 28-31
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (31) Jul 29-Aug 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (32) Aug 4-12
N/A55Tender
KalePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (33) Aug 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (34) Aug 5-19
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (35) Aug 12-Sep 2
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (36) Aug 12-19, Sep 2
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettucePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (37) Aug 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (38) Aug 5-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (39) Aug 12-Sep 2
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (40) Aug 12-19, Sep 2
N/A45Tender
PeasPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (41) Aug 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (42) Aug 5-19
N/A55Tender
RadishesPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (43) Sep 2-16
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (44) Aug 26-Sep 16
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (45) Sep 2-16
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (46) Aug 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (47) Aug 5-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (48) Aug 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (49) Aug 20-26
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 26 (at DANBURY, CT climate station, elevation 403 feet).
CropPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (50) Based on Frost Dates
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (51) Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (52) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (53) Apr 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (54) Apr 8-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (55) Mar 29-Apr 5
Sep 16
AsparagusN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (56) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (57) Apr 24-26
Apr 26
BasilPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (58) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (59) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (60) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (61) May 10-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (62) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (63) May 10-23
Sep 2
BeetsN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (64) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (65) Apr 24-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (66) Mar 29-Apr 5
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (67) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
Bell PeppersPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (68) Feb 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (69) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (70) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (71) May 10-17
N/AJul 22
Bok ChoyPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (72) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (73) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (74) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (75) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (76) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (77) May 10-17
Jun 7
BroccoliPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (78) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (79) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (80) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (81) Mar 29-Apr 5
Aug 12
Brussels SproutsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (82) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (83) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (84) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (85) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (86) Mar 29-Apr 5
Jul 8
CabbagePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (87) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (88) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (89) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (90) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 3
CantaloupesPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (91) Apr 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (92) Apr 8-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (93) Apr 26-May 10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (94) May 7-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (95) May 3-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (96) May 7-10
Jul 8
CarrotsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (97) Mar 29-Apr 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (98) Mar 29-Apr 7
Aug 5
CauliflowerPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (99) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (100) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (101) Apr 19-May 3
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (102) Apr 19-23
N/AJul 29
CeleryPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (103) Feb 1-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (104) Feb 9-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (105) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (106) May 7-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (107) Apr 26
Aug 5
ChivesPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (108) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (109) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (110) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (111) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (112) Apr 8-12
Aug 19
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (113) Apr 26-May 10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (114) May 7-10
May 17
CollardsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (115) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (116) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (117) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (118) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (119) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (120) Apr 8-12
Aug 5
CucumbersPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (121) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (122) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (123) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (124) May 7-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (125) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (126) May 10-17
Aug 5
DillN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (127) Apr 19-May 10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (128) Apr 19-23, May 7-10
Aug 19
Dry BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (129) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (130) May 10-17
Jul 8
EggplantsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (131) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (132) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (133) May 10-17
N/AAug 5
Fava BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (134) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
FennelPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (135) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (136) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (137) May 3-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (138) May 7-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (139) Apr 26-May 10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (140) May 7-10
Jul 29
Green BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (141) May 3-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (142) May 7-23
Aug 5
Honeydew MelonsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (143) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (144) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (145) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (146) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (147) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (148) May 10-17
Jul 15
Jalapeño PeppersPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (149) Feb 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (150) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (151) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (152) May 10-17
N/A
KalePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (153) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (154) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (155) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (156) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
KohlrabiPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (157) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (158) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (159) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (160) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (161) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
LeeksPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (162) Feb 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (163) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (164) Apr 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (165) Apr 8-19
N/AJul 1
LettucePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (166) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (167) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (168) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (169) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (170) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (171) Mar 29-Apr 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (172) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (173) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (174) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (175) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (176) May 10-23
Aug 5
OnionsN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (177) Mar 29-Apr 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (178) Mar 29-Apr 7
N/AJul 8
OreganoPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (179) Feb 15-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (180) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (181) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (182) May 7-17
N/AAug 5
ParsleyPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (183) Feb 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (184) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (185) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (186) May 7-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (187) Mar 29-May 3
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (188) Apr 8-23
Jul 29
ParsnipsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (189) Mar 29-Apr 5
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (190) Mar 29-Apr 5
Jul 8
PeanutsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (191) May 17-31
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (192) May 24-31
PeasN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (193) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
PotatoesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (194) Mar 29-Apr 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (195) Mar 29-Apr 7
Aug 5
PumpkinsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (196) Apr 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (197) Apr 8-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (198) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (199) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (200) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (201) May 10-17
Jul 1
RadishesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (202) Mar 29-Apr 5
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (203) Mar 29-Apr 5
Aug 19
RosemaryPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (204) Feb 1-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (205) Feb 9-15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (206) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (207) May 10-17
N/AAug 19
SagePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (208) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (209) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (210) May 7-17
N/AJul 29
SalsifyN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (211) Mar 29-Apr 12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (212) Mar 29-Apr 7
Jul 8
SpinachPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (213) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (214) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (215) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (216) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (217) Mar 29-Apr 5
May 10
Sweet CornN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (218) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (219) May 10-23
Jul 29
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (220) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (221) May 24
Jul 1
Swiss ChardPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (222) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (223) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (224) Apr 12-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (225) Apr 12-23
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (226) Apr 5-26
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (227) Apr 8-23
May 10
ThymePlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (228) Feb 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (229) Feb 15-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (230) May 3-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (231) May 7-10
N/AJul 22
TomatillosPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (232) Mar 15-29
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (233) Mar 15-25
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (234) May 10-24
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (235) May 10-23
N/AJul 29
TomatoesPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (236) Feb 29-Mar 15
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (237) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (238) May 10-17
N/AJul 15
TurnipsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (239) Mar 29-Apr 5
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (240) Mar 29-Apr 5
Sep 16
WatermelonsPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (241) Apr 5-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (242) Apr 8-19
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (243) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (244) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (245) May 3-10
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (246) May 7-10
Jul 15
Winter SquashPlanting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (247) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (248) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (249) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (250) May 7-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (251) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (252) May 10-17
Jun 24
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (253) Apr 5-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (254) Apr 8-12
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (255) May 3-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (256) May 7-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (257) May 10-17
Planting Calendar for Washington Depot, CT (258) May 10-17
Aug 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How Accurate Are the Planting Dates?

Use this chart as a planning guide and a starting place. The frost dates are averages based on historical data; this is NOT a prediction for the coming year. While the majority of gardeners use frost dates as a guideline for planting, some locations in the U.S. do not have frost; in addition, some difficult areas simply don't match up perfectly with the dates provided. Growing in a "microclimate"(such as a low spot or side of a slope) will also affect your planting dates. Watch the weather, talk to fellow gardeners, and take notes on what works in your garden!

Why Do You Start Seeds Indoors?

Starting seeds indoors (in seed trays or starter pots) gives your crops a head start on the growing season, which is especially important in regions with a short growing season. Starting seeds indoors also allows young, tender plants to grow in a stable, controlledenvironment. Outdoors, the unpredictability of rain, drought, frost, low andhigh temperatures, sunlight, pests, and diseases can take a toll on young plants, especially when they're just starting. Indoors, you can control these elementsto maximize your plants' early growth and give them the best shotat thriving when they are transplanted outdoors.

For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. This gives the plants ample time to growlarge and healthy enough to survive their eventual transplantingto the garden.Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

Which Seeds Should Be Started Indoors?

Not all vegetables should be started indoors!In fact, most are better off being started directly in the garden (aka "direct-sown"). The crops that should be started indoors are particularly susceptible to cold temperatures or have a very long growing season and need a head start. These include tender vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant and crops with a long growing season, like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Most other crops do best when sown directly into the garden soil. Root crops, including carrots, radishes, and beets, are especially well-suited to being started directly in the garden since they do not like having their roots disturbed after planting. The same is true for squash and watermelon; though care must be taken to plant them when the soil is warm enough.Read more about direct-sowing seeds here!

When Should You Transplant Seedlings?

It's time to transplant when seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or starter pots.If it's not yet warm enough to plant outdoors, transplant the seedlings to larger plastic or peat pots indoors and continue care. If outdoor conditions allow, starthardening offyour seedlings approximately one week before your last frost date, thentransplant theminto the garden.Get more tips for transplanting seedlings.

What Is Planting by the Moon?

Plantingby the Moon (also called "Gardening by the Moon") is a traditional way to plant your above- and below-ground crops, especially at the start of the season. Here's how it works:

  • Plant annual flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground during the light, or waxing, of the Moon. In other words, plant from the day the Moon is new untilthe day it is full.
  • Plant flowering bulbs, biennial and perennial flowers, and vegetables that bear crops below ground during the dark, or waning, of the Moon. In other words, plant from the day after the Moon is full until the day before it is new again.

Old-time farmers swear that this practice results in a larger, tastier harvest, so we've included planting by the Moon dates in our planting calendar, too.Learn more aboutPlanting and Gardening by the Moon.

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