Planting Guides

Regional planting guides tailored to your USDA hardiness zone. Discover the best planting times, frost dates, and variety recommendations for successful gardening in your area.

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Planting Guides

Zone 5b

When to Plant Onions in Indianapolis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5b

Plant onions in Indianapolis from March 15-April 15 for Zone 5b success. Long-day varieties like Walla Walla and Red Wing thrive in Indiana's 158-day growing season.

PPriya Sharma·Indianapolis, IN

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Onions in Nashville: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a

Learn when to plant onions in Nashville with specific dates for Zone 7a. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which onions grow best in Tennessee.

MMarcus Washington·Nashville, TN

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Zone 7b

When to Plant Tomatoes in Memphis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Memphis with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties & discover which tomatoes grow best in Tennessee.

MMarcus Washington·Memphis, TN

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Zone 7b

When to Plant Onions in Richmond: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b

Plant onions in Richmond from February 15-March 15 for spring harvest or October 1-November 15 for early summer harvest in Zone 7b.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Richmond, VA

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Zone 7b

When to Plant Tomatoes in Richmond: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Richmond with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 6 varieties & discover which grow best in Virginia.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Richmond, VA

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Tomatoes in Nashville: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Nashville with specific dates for Zone 7a. Compare 6 varieties & discover which tomatoes grow best in Tennessee's climate.

MMarcus Washington·Nashville, TN

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Zone 5b

When to Plant Kale in Milwaukee: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5b

Learn when to plant kale in Milwaukee with specific dates for Zone 5b. Compare 5 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which kale grow best in Wisconsin.

PPatricia "Pat" O'Brien·Milwaukee, WI

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Zone 10b

When to Plant Tomatoes in Miami: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10b

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Miami with specific dates for Zone 10b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which tomatoes grow best in Florida.

MMaria Santos·Miami, FL

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Zone 6b

When to Plant Kale in Pittsburgh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6b

Plant kale in Pittsburgh March 20-April 1 for spring crops or August 1-15 for superior fall harvest in Zone 6b.

LLinda Kowalski·Pittsburgh, PA

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Kale in New York: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a

Plant kale in New York from March 15-April 1 for spring harvest or August 1-15 for superior fall crops that survive winter frosts in Zone 7a.

FFrank Russo·New York, NY

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Zone 6b

When to Plant Onions in Pittsburgh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6b

Learn when to plant onions in Pittsburgh with specific dates for Zone 6b. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which onions grow best in Pennsylvania.

LLinda Kowalski·Pittsburgh, PA

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Zone 4a

When to Plant Kale in Minneapolis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 4a

Learn when to plant kale in Minneapolis with specific dates for Zone 4a. Compare 5 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which kale grow best in Minnesota's climate.

AAmanda Foster·Minneapolis, MN

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Tomatoes in Salt Lake City: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a

Plant tomatoes in Salt Lake City from May 1-8 after the last frost (April 24). This comprehensive guide covers the best varieties for Utah's high desert climate.

YYuki Tanaka·Salt Lake City, UT

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Zone 10b

When to Plant Tomatoes in Los Angeles: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10b

Plant tomatoes in Los Angeles year-round with best results from March-May and September-November. This complete Zone 10b guide covers optimal varieties, specific planting dates, and LA-specific growing tips for maximum harvest success.

EEmma Chen·Los Angeles, CA

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Zone 10b

When to Plant Tomatoes in San Diego: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10b

Plant tomatoes in San Diego year-round with peak seasons February-April and September-October for Zone 10b success.

EEmma Chen·San Diego, CA

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Tomatoes in Oklahoma City: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7a

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Oklahoma City with specific dates for Zone 7a. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which tomatoes grow best.

RRobert Foster·Oklahoma City, OK

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Zone 8a

When to Plant Tomatoes in Atlanta: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a

Learn when to plant tomatoes in Atlanta with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which tomatoes grow best in Georgia's climate.

GGrace Okafor·Atlanta, GA

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Zone 5b

When to Plant Onions in Milwaukee: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5b

Learn when to plant onions in Milwaukee with specific dates for Zone 5b. Compare 6 varieties & discover which onions grow best in Wisconsin's climate.

PPatricia "Pat" O'Brien·Milwaukee, WI

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Zone 5a

When to Plant Kale in Denver: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 5a

Plant kale in Denver for spring harvest April 15-25, fall harvest July 15-August 1. Zone 5a's 148-day season and May 9 frost date create perfect conditions.

NNathan Brooks·Denver, CO

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Zone 8a

When to Plant Tomatoes in Dallas: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8a

Learn exactly when to plant tomatoes in Dallas with specific dates for Zone 8a. Get variety recommendations, timeline, and expert growing tips for Texas heat.

JJames Martinez·Dallas, TX

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Zone 6a

When to Plant Kale in Boise: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6a

Plant kale in Boise April 1-15 for spring harvest or August 1-15 for superior fall crops in Zone 6a's 158-day season.

LLily Nakamura·Boise, ID

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Zone 4b

When to Plant Kale in Anchorage: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 4b

Plant kale in Anchorage May 1-15 for summer harvest or July 15-25 for frost-sweetened fall crop in Alaska's unique Zone 4b growing conditions.

TTom Erikson·Anchorage, AK

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Zone 6b

When to Plant Kale in Boston: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 6b

Learn when to plant kale in Boston with specific dates for Zone 6b. Compare 5 varieties & discover which kale grow best in Massachusetts climate.

KKevin Doyle·Boston, MA

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Zone 4a

When to Plant Peppers in Minneapolis: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 4a

Plant peppers in Minneapolis May 21-28 after soil warms to 60°F. Zone 4a's short season requires fast-maturing varieties and season extension techniques.

AAmanda Foster·Minneapolis, MN