USDA Zone 2b planting calendar
The year in Zone 2b
What to plant now (October)
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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 |
Calendar computed 2026-10-01. 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.