USDA Zone 7a planting calendar
The year in Zone 7a
What to plant now (October)
Choose supplies for your planting plan
Check the crop's sowing method first. Trays and seed-starting mix are for indoor starts; row cover can help protect outdoor seedlings. Reuse supplies you already have, and check product dimensions before ordering.
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All crops in Zone 7a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | March 15 – March 22 | April 19 – May 3 | — |
| Peppers | March 4 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Eggplant | March 8 – March 22 | April 26 – May 10 | — |
| Basil | March 15 | April 19 – May 3 | — |
| Broccoli | February 25 – March 4 | March 18 – April 1 | July 17 – July 31 |
| Cabbage | February 4 – February 18 | March 11 – March 25 | June 7 – June 21 |
| Cauliflower | February 18 – March 4 | March 25 – April 8 | July 22 – August 5 |
| Brussels Sprouts | February 11 – February 25 | March 18 – April 1 | — |
| Kale | February 4 – February 18 | March 11 – March 25 | July 27 – August 10 |
| Lettuce | February 15 – February 22 | March 15 – March 29 | July 12 – July 26 |
| Spinach | — | March 8 – March 22 | August 21 – September 4 |
| Onions | January 7 – January 21 | March 11 – March 25 | — |
| Leeks | January 14 – January 28 | March 18 – April 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | February 18 – February 25 | March 25 – April 8 | — |
| Radishes | — | March 18 – April 1 | September 5 – September 19 |
| Turnips | — | March 18 – April 1 | August 6 – August 20 |
| Beets | — | March 25 – April 8 | August 1 – August 15 |
| Carrots | — | April 8 – April 22 | July 2 – July 16 |
| Peas | — | March 4 – March 18 | July 27 – August 10 |
| Beans | — | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Cucumbers | March 29 – April 5 | April 19 – May 3 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | April 1 – April 8 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Winter Squash | April 1 – April 8 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Pumpkins | April 1 – April 8 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Melons | April 1 – April 8 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Okra | March 25 – April 8 | April 29 – May 13 | — |
| Potatoes | — | March 29 – April 12 | — |
| Parsley | January 18 – January 25 | March 22 – April 5 | — |
| Collards | February 4 – February 18 | March 11 – March 25 | July 12 – July 26 |
| Watermelon | April 1 – April 8 | April 22 – May 6 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | April 19 – May 3 | — |
| Celery | January 28 – February 11 | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Kohlrabi | February 4 – February 18 | March 11 – March 25 | — |
| Artichoke | January 21 – February 18 | April 8 – April 22 | — |
| Asparagus | — | March 15 – March 29 | — |
| Cilantro | — | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Dill | — | March 29 – April 12 | — |
| Oregano | February 11 – February 25 | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Sage | February 25 – March 11 | April 15 – April 29 | — |
| Thyme | February 11 – February 25 | April 15 – April 29 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 7a
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | October 30 – November 13 | 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.