Vegetable Planting Calendar
Enter your frost dates to get a custom planting schedule for your garden.
When is the last expected freeze in Spring?
When is the first expected freeze in Fall?
| Vegetable | Start Seeds Indoors | Transplant / Direct Sow |
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* Dates are estimates based on typical growing conditions. Always check local weather forecasts.
Planting Calendar — Your Garden, Timed to Your Frost Dates
Enter your last spring frost date and first fall frost date, and this free planting calendar builds a custom vegetable schedule — when to start seeds indoors, when to transplant or direct-sow, and days to maturity for each crop.
Everything is calculated instantly in your browser from the dates you enter. Not sure of your frost dates? The built-in button links to the Old Farmer's Almanac lookup.
Frost-date based schedule
Your two frost dates anchor the whole calendar — every crop's seed-starting and transplant window is offset from your local growing season.
Start indoors vs direct sow
The results table separates crops to start indoors for a head start from ones to sow straight into garden soil, with days to maturity shown.
Private and free
Your dates never leave your browser — the schedule is generated locally on your device. Re-run it anytime your plans change.
How to use
- Enter your last spring frost date.
- Enter your first fall frost date (use the lookup link if unsure).
- Click Generate Calendar.
- Follow the table: start seeds indoors or sow directly on the shown dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find my frost dates?
Search 'frost dates' plus your city, or use the 'Find My Frost Dates' button on the tool, which opens the Old Farmer's Almanac frost-date lookup.
What happens if I plant too early?
Tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can be killed by frost. Cool-weather crops like lettuce tolerate light frost but may rot in cold, wet soil.
Are these dates exact?
No — they are averages. Always check the 10-day forecast before planting, and use frost blankets or cold frames to stretch the season.
What does 'start indoors' mean?
Sow seeds in trays inside 4–8 weeks before transplanting out, giving warm-weather crops a head start while it is still too cold outside.
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