Zone 2a planting calendar
USDA zone 2a has average winter lows of -50°F to -45°F. Across 22 ZIP codes in this zone, the typical last spring frost is May 24 and the first fall frost is September 6.
Zone dates are an average — get your own
Zone 2a vegetable planting calendar
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Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 9
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: Apr 26 to May 10Sow outdoors: Apr 26 to May 10Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 19
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 3 to May 17
Start indoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: Jun 14 to Jun 28Sow outdoors: Jun 14 to Jun 28
Start indoors: Apr 12 to Apr 26Transplant outside: May 31 to Jun 14
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Jun 14 to Jul 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 26 to Aug 16
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 14Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 3Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 3Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Start indoors: Apr 26 to May 3Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 31
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 31Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 3 to May 24
Sow outdoors: May 10 to Jun 7Plant for fall: Jun 28 to Jul 12
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 12 to Aug 2
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 21
Sow outdoors: May 31 to Jun 14
Transplant outside: Jun 7 to Jun 28
Plant for fall: Aug 23 to Sep 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant in zone 2a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Apr 26 – May 10 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 3 – May 17 | Apr 26 – May 31 | Jul 12 – Aug 9 |
| Kale | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Apr 26 – May 10 | Jun 28 – Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Cabbage | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 3 – May 17 | — | — |
| Cauliflower | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Okra | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | Jun 14 – Jun 28 | — |
| Basil | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Jun 14 – Jul 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 19 – May 31 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 26 – May 3 | Jun 7 – Jun 14 | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 26 – May 3 | — | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins Warning: Your frost-free season is about 105 days, which is tight for winter squash & pumpkins (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | Apr 26 – May 3 | — | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 26 – May 3 | Jun 7 – Jun 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 3 – May 31 | — |
| Beets | — | — | May 3 – May 31 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 3 – May 24 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | Jun 28 – Jul 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Jul 12 – Aug 2 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 31 – Jun 21 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 31 – Jun 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes Warning: Your frost-free season is about 105 days, which is tight for sweet potatoes (100+ days). Choose early varieties and use transplants or row covers. | — | Jun 7 – Jun 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Aug 23 – Sep 27 |