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Zone 7a planting calendar and frost dates
In USDA hardiness zone 7a, the average last spring frost is Apr 15 and the average first fall frost is Oct 25, leaving about 194 frost-free days. To be 90% sure of no later frost, wait until about May 1 to plant tender crops. These are medians of 104 NOAA weather stations in zone 7a; their last-frost dates range from Mar 27 to Jun 17.
What to plant each month in zone 7a
January
Lavender (start indoors), Begonias (start indoors)
February
Tomatoes (start indoors), Bell peppers (start indoors), Kale (start indoors), Broccoli (start indoors), Cauliflower (start indoors), Cabbage (start indoors), Brussels sprouts (start indoors), Onions (start indoors), Basil (start indoors), Sage (start indoors), Coleus (start indoors), Marigolds (start indoors), Foxglove (start indoors), Coneflowers (start indoors), Bee balm (start indoors)
March
Potatoes (plant), Watermelon (start indoors), Peas (plant), Lettuce (start indoors), Lettuce (plant), Spinach (plant), Kale (plant), Broccoli (plant), Cabbage (plant), Brussels sprouts (plant), Carrots (plant), Beets (plant), Radishes (plant), Onions (plant), Asparagus (plant), Strawberries (plant), Blueberries (plant), Blackberries (plant), Dahlias (start indoors), Caladiums (start indoors), Rose bushes (plant), Wildflower seeds (plant)
April
Tomatoes (plant), Bell peppers (plant), Pumpkins (plant), Cucumbers (plant), Okra (plant), Zucchini (plant), Watermelon (plant), Green beans (plant), Sweet corn (plant), Cauliflower (plant), Basil (plant), Cilantro (plant), Dill (plant), Sage (plant), Lavender (plant), Borage (plant), Catmint (plant), Gladiolus (plant), Dahlias (plant), Begonias (plant), Coleus (plant), Marigolds (plant), Zinnias (plant), Sunflowers (plant), Cosmos (plant), Mums (plant), Lantana (plant), Hydrangeas (plant), Foxglove (plant), Coneflowers (plant), Bee balm (plant), Hostas (plant), Sedum (plant), Jasmine (plant)
May
Sweet potatoes (plant), Caladiums (plant), Grass seed (plant)
July
Broccoli (plant for fall), Cauliflower (plant for fall), Cabbage (plant for fall), Brussels sprouts (plant for fall)
August
Green beans (plant for fall), Peas (plant for fall), Lettuce (plant for fall), Spinach (plant for fall), Kale (plant for fall), Carrots (plant for fall), Beets (plant for fall), Cilantro (plant for fall), Sage (plant for fall), Lavender (plant for fall), Catmint (plant for fall), Blueberries (plant for fall), Mums (plant for fall), Hydrangeas (plant for fall), Rose bushes (plant for fall), Iris (plant), Foxglove (plant for fall), Coneflowers (plant for fall), Bee balm (plant for fall), Sedum (plant for fall), Grass seed (plant for fall)
September
Radishes (plant for fall), Strawberries (plant for fall), Daffodils (plant), Peonies (plant), Hostas (plant for fall)
October
Garlic (plant), Tulips (plant), Wildflower seeds (plant for fall)
Zone 7a planting dates for every plant
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Bell peppers | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | – |
| Potatoes | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | – |
| Pumpkins | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Cucumbers | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Okra | – | Apr 29 – May 20 | – |
| Zucchini | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Watermelon | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 | – |
| Green beans | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | Aug 9 – Aug 23 |
| Sweet corn | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Sweet potatoes | – | May 6 – May 20 | – |
| Peas | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Lettuce | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | – | Mar 4 – Mar 25 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Kale | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Aug 2 – Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Jul 26 – Aug 16 |
| Cabbage | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | Jul 19 – Aug 9 |
| Brussels sprouts | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Jul 5 – Jul 26 |
| Carrots | – | Mar 25 – Apr 15 | Aug 2 – Aug 16 |
| Beets | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Radishes | – | Mar 4 – Apr 1 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Onions | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Oct 25 – Nov 22 |
| Asparagus | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | – |
| Basil | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Cilantro | – | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Dill | – | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | – |
| Sage | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Lavender | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Apr 22 – May 13 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
| Borage | – | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | – |
| Catmint | – | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Strawberries | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Blueberries | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Aug 30 – Sep 27 |
| Blackberries | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | – |
| Tulips | – | – | Oct 11 – Nov 22 |
| Daffodils | – | – | Sep 27 – Nov 8 |
| Gladiolus | – | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | – |
| Dahlias | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Caladiums | Mar 4 – Mar 18 | May 6 – May 20 | – |
| Begonias | Jan 21 – Feb 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Coleus | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 29 – May 13 | – |
| Marigolds | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | – |
| Zinnias | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Sunflowers | – | Apr 22 – May 6 | – |
| Cosmos | – | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | – |
| Mums | – | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Lantana | – | Apr 29 – May 13 | – |
| Hydrangeas | – | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Rose bushes | – | Mar 18 – Apr 15 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Peonies | – | – | Sep 13 – Oct 25 |
| Iris | – | – | Aug 16 – Sep 13 |
| Foxglove | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 1 – Apr 22 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Coneflowers | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Bee balm | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Hostas | – | Apr 1 – Apr 29 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Sedum | – | Apr 15 – May 6 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Jasmine | – | Apr 29 – May 13 | – |
| Wildflower seeds | – | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | Oct 25 – Dec 6 |
| Grass seed | – | May 13 – Jun 10 | Aug 23 – Sep 13 |
Places in zone 7a
Weather stations used for this zone include Advance 1 S, MO; Allentown, PA; Amarillo, TX; Anthony, KS; Atlantic, NJ; Avondale 2 N, PA; Bartlesville F P, OK; Bishop, CA; Bluefield Mercer, WV; Boise Air Terminal, ID; Borger Hutchinson, TX; Boston Logan, MA; Bowling Green 21 Nne, KY; Bowling Green Warren, KY; Bridgeport Sikorsky, CT; Cahokia Louis, IL; Cairo 3N, IL; Caldwell Essex, NJ; Cape Girardeau, MO; Carbondale Southern Il, IL; Chanute Martin Johnson, KS; Charleston Yeager, WV; Clarendon, TX; Cleveland Burke, OH and 80 more.
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