Zone 2b planting calendar
Short, cold season. Start warm crops indoors early and choose short-maturity varieties.
Coldest temps-45 to -40°F
Avg. last spring frostMay 30
Avg. first fall frostSep 1
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What to plant in Zone 2b
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Apr 11–Apr 25 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Mar 28–Apr 11 Transplant outdoors Jun 13–Jun 20 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors May 2–May 30 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Jul 21 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors May 9–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jun 23–Jul 7 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 27 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors May 9–May 16 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jun 6–Jun 20 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 20 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Apr 18–May 16 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Jul 28 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Apr 18–May 2 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jun 9–Jul 7 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Apr 18–May 9 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Apr 18–May 2 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 20 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors May 9–Jun 6 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Jul 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Apr 11–Apr 25 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 Direct sow outdoors May 26–Jun 16 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Apr 11–Apr 25 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Apr 18–May 2 Transplant outdoors May 23–Jun 6 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Mar 21–Apr 4 Transplant outdoors May 2–May 16 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Aug 4–Aug 18 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors May 2–May 30 Direct sow outdoors Jun 23–Jul 7 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors May 2–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Aug 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 20 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors Jun 13–Jun 20 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 20 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 20 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Jul 21 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Mar 21–Apr 4 Transplant outdoors Jun 13–Jun 27 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors May 2–May 16 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors May 2–May 16 Transplant outdoors Jun 13–Jun 20 Direct sow outdoors Jun 6–Jun 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors May 2–May 16 Transplant outdoors Jun 13–Jun 20 Direct sow outdoors Jun 6–Jun 20 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Apr 11–Apr 25 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors May 2–May 16 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Apr 25–May 9 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Apr 18–May 2 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors May 2–May 16 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 20 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors May 30–Jun 13 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Apr 18–May 9 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Apr 4–Apr 18 Transplant outdoors May 16–May 30 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Mar 21–Apr 4 Transplant outdoors May 2–May 16 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors May 2–May 16 Transplant outdoors Jun 6–Jun 13 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors May 16–Jun 13 Direct sow outdoors Jul 7–Jul 21 |