Zone 6b planting calendar
Warm-temperate zone with room for spring and fall successions.
Coldest temps-5 to 0°F
Avg. last spring frostApr 15
Avg. first fall frostOct 25
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What to plant in Zone 6b
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Feb 25–Mar 11 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Feb 11–Feb 25 Transplant outdoors Apr 29–May 6 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors Mar 18–Apr 15 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 13 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors Mar 25–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Aug 16–Aug 30 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 13 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors Mar 25–Apr 1 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Apr 22–May 6 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 6 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Mar 4–Apr 1 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 20 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Mar 4–Mar 18 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Aug 2–Aug 30 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Mar 4–Mar 25 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Mar 4–Mar 18 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–May 6 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors Mar 25–Apr 22 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 20 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Feb 25–Mar 11 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 Direct sow outdoors Jul 19–Aug 9 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Feb 25–Mar 11 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Mar 4–Mar 18 Transplant outdoors Apr 8–Apr 22 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Feb 4–Feb 18 Transplant outdoors Mar 18–Apr 1 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Sep 27–Oct 11 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors Mar 18–Apr 15 Direct sow outdoors Aug 16–Aug 30 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors Mar 18–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 6 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 29–May 6 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 6 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 6 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 13 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Feb 4–Feb 18 Transplant outdoors Apr 29–May 13 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors Mar 18–Apr 1 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors Mar 18–Apr 1 Transplant outdoors Apr 29–May 6 Direct sow outdoors Apr 22–May 6 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors Mar 18–Apr 1 Transplant outdoors Apr 29–May 6 Direct sow outdoors Apr 22–May 6 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Feb 25–Mar 11 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors Mar 18–Apr 1 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Mar 11–Mar 25 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Mar 4–Mar 18 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors Mar 18–Apr 1 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–May 6 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors Apr 15–Apr 29 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Mar 4–Mar 25 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Feb 18–Mar 4 Transplant outdoors Apr 1–Apr 15 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Feb 4–Feb 18 Transplant outdoors Mar 18–Apr 1 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors Mar 18–Apr 1 Transplant outdoors Apr 22–Apr 29 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors Apr 1–Apr 29 Direct sow outdoors Aug 30–Sep 13 |