Raised Bed Planting Calendar

A month-by-month guide of exactly what to plant, transplant, and harvest in a temperate climate (≈ USDA zones 5–7). Shift the dates ±2–4 weeks for warmer or cooler zones.

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I Start indoors D Direct sow / transplant H Harvest

Crop	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Tomatoes	I	I		D		H	H	H
Peppers	I	I		D			H	H
Lettuce		D	D	H	H		D	D	H
Spinach		D	D	H			D	D	H
Radish		D	D	H			D	H	H
Carrots			D	D		H	H	H
Peas		D	D	H	H			D	H
Beans (bush)				D	D	H	H	H
Zucchini / Squash				D	D	H	H	H
Cucumbers				D	D	H	H	H
Kale		I	D	H		I	D	H	H	H
Broccoli	I	I	D	H		I	D	H	H
Garlic						H	H		D	D
Herbs (basil)	I	I		D	H	H	H	H

How to use this calendar

Start warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, then transplant once nights stay above 50°F. Direct-sow cool-season crops (lettuce, spinach, peas, radish) in early spring and again in late summer for a fall harvest. Use succession sowing — replant lettuce, radish, and beans every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Frequently asked questions

When should I start tomatoes indoors?

Start tomatoes and peppers indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected frost — usually February to March in zones 5–7. Transplant outdoors once nights stay above 50°F (10°C).

What can I plant in early spring?

Cool-season crops: peas, spinach, lettuce, radish, and carrots can all be direct-sown in early spring as soon as the soil is workable.

What grows in fall?

Sow a second round of lettuce, spinach, radish, and kale in late summer for a fall harvest, and plant garlic in October–November to harvest the next summer.

Raised Bed Planting Calendar

How to use this calendar

Frequently asked questions

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