📅 Take the Guesswork Out of Timing Your Garden
🌤️ Why Timing Matters
Knowing when to plant is just as important as knowing what to plant. By following the seasons and your local climate, you’ll set your garden up for stronger growth and bigger harvests.
🗓️ Basic Seasonal Planting Guidelines
- 🌱 Early Spring: Start cool-weather crops like spinach, lettuce, and peas
- 🌿 Late Spring: Time for tomatoes, peppers, and basil after frost risk passes
- ☀️ Summer: Succession plant beans, carrots, and cucumbers
- 🍂 Fall: Grow kale, garlic, and radishes as temperatures cool
- 🌧️ Winter (indoors): Start seeds under lights or grow herbs on sunny windowsills
📍 Use a Planting Calendar Based on Your Zone
- 🗺️ Know your USDA Hardiness Zone or regional equivalent
- 🕒 Use first/last frost dates to guide your seed-starting and transplanting
- 📄 Print or bookmark a calendar tailored to your area for quick reference
📋 Tips for Staying on Track
- 🖊️ Keep a garden journal or planner to log planting dates and results
- 🔁 Stagger plantings every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest
- ⏳ Don’t rush warm-weather crops — wait for soil to warm up!
Following a simple planting calendar ensures you’re not too early, not too late, and always one step ahead of your local weather. With a little seasonal planning, your garden can stay productive all year long.
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