USDA Zone 2b planting calendar
In USDA Zone 2b, the average last spring frost is around 05/25 and the first fall frost around 09/15, giving roughly a 115-day growing season. Plant cool-season crops from late winter; warm-season crops after the last frost.
Last frost ~05/25
First frost ~09/15
~115-day season
4 NOAA stations
The year in Zone 2b
Jan—Feb3 tasksMar15 tasksApr23 tasksMay39 tasksJun29 tasksJul4 tasksAug1 taskSep1 taskOct1 taskNov—Dec—
What to plant now (August)
Radishes
Sow for fall harvest
All crops in Zone 2b
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | April 24 – May 1 | May 29 – June 12 | — |
| Peppers | April 13 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Eggplant | April 17 – May 1 | June 5 – June 19 | — |
| Basil | April 24 | May 29 – June 12 | — |
| Broccoli | April 6 – April 13 | April 27 – May 11 | June 6 – June 20 |
| Cabbage | March 16 – March 30 | April 20 – May 4 | April 27 – May 11 |
| Cauliflower | March 30 – April 13 | May 4 – May 18 | June 11 – June 25 |
| Brussels Sprouts | March 23 – April 6 | April 27 – May 11 | — |
| Kale | March 16 – March 30 | April 20 – May 4 | June 16 – June 30 |
| Lettuce | March 27 – April 3 | April 24 – May 8 | June 1 – June 15 |
| Spinach | — | April 17 – May 1 | July 11 – July 25 |
| Onions | February 16 – March 2 | April 20 – May 4 | — |
| Leeks | February 23 – March 9 | April 27 – May 11 | — |
| Swiss Chard | March 30 – April 6 | May 4 – May 18 | — |
| Radishes | — | April 27 – May 11 | July 26 – August 9 |
| Turnips | — | April 27 – May 11 | June 26 – July 10 |
| Beets | — | May 4 – May 18 | June 21 – July 5 |
| Carrots | — | May 18 – June 1 | May 22 – June 5 |
| Peas | — | April 13 – April 27 | June 16 – June 30 |
| Beans | — | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Cucumbers | May 8 – May 15 | May 29 – June 12 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | May 11 – May 18 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Winter Squash | May 11 – May 18 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Pumpkins | May 11 – May 18 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Melons | May 11 – May 18 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Okra | May 4 – May 18 | June 8 – June 22 | — |
| Potatoes | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Parsley | February 27 – March 6 | May 1 – May 15 | — |
| Collards | March 16 – March 30 | April 20 – May 4 | June 1 – June 15 |
| Watermelon | May 11 – May 18 | June 1 – June 15 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 29 – June 12 | — |
| Celery | March 9 – March 23 | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Kohlrabi | March 16 – March 30 | April 20 – May 4 | — |
| Artichoke | March 2 – March 30 | May 18 – June 1 | — |
| Asparagus | — | April 24 – May 8 | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Dill | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Oregano | March 23 – April 6 | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Sage | April 6 – April 20 | May 25 – June 8 | — |
| Thyme | March 23 – April 6 | May 25 – June 8 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 2b
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | September 19 – October 3 | Following summer |
Last verified 2026-08-28. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.