Your Zone 5A Planting Calendar
know exactly what to plant and when
Your complete month-by-month guide to planting in USDA Zone 5A. Click any month to see exactly what to start indoors, direct sow, transplant, and harvest.
January
Rest period
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February
Onion, Rosemary
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March
Tomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +10 more
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April
Tomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +16 more
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Onion +3 more
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Peas +5 more
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May
Tomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +20 more
Cucumber, Zucchini, Squash (Butternut), Borage +1 more
Cucumber, Zucchini, Squash (Butternut), Watermelon +20 more
Spinach, Radish, Garlic
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June
Tomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +10 more
Cucumber, Zucchini, Squash (Butternut), Corn +8 more
Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Peas +5 more
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July
Tomato, Eggplant, Cucumber, Zucchini +21 more
Cucumber, Zucchini, Basil, Marigold +1 more
Cucumber, Zucchini, Beans (Green), Beans (Lima) +12 more
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August
This MonthTomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +28 more
Zucchini
Zucchini, Beans (Green), Lettuce, Spinach +6 more
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September
Tomato, Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Eggplant +29 more
Radish, Garlic
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October
Pepper (Bell), Pepper (Hot), Squash (Butternut), Watermelon +16 more
Garlic
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November
Rest period
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December
Rest period
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