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 8a

When to Plant Carrots in Dallas: Zone 8a Dates + Best Varieties

Plant carrots in Dallas from late February through March for spring harvest, then again in September through October for fall crops. Zone 8a's 255-day season rewards cool-season timing.

JJames Martinez·Dallas, TX

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Zone 8b

When to Plant Cucumbers in Portland: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b

Learn when to plant cucumbers in Portland with specific dates for Zone 8b. Compare 6 varieties and discover which produce best in Oregon's Willamette Valley climate.

DDr. Sarah Green·Portland, OR

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Zone 8a

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

Learn when to plant cucumbers in Dallas with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties and discover which survive Texas heat, alkaline soils, and 100°F+ summers.

JJames Martinez·Dallas, TX

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Zone 10a

When to Plant Carrots in San Francisco: Zone 10a Dates + Best Varieties

Plant carrots in San Francisco nearly year-round thanks to Zone 10a's 334-day frost-free season. Sow from February through October, adjusting for your neighborhood's fog exposure and microclimate.

DDavid Kim·San Francisco, CA

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Zone 8a

When to Plant Carrots in Atlanta: Zone 8a Dates + Best Varieties

Plant carrots in Atlanta from late February through March for spring harvest. Start fall crops in September for the sweetest roots of the year in Zone 8a's generous 230-day growing season.

GGrace Okafor·Atlanta, GA

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Zone 8a

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

Learn when to plant cucumbers in Atlanta with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 6 varieties and discover which produce through Georgia's hot, humid summers and heavy disease pressure.

GGrace Okafor·Atlanta, GA

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Zone 5b

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

Learn when to plant cucumbers in Indianapolis with specific dates for Zone 5b. Compare 6 varieties and discover which thrive in Indiana's humid summers and clay-heavy soils.

PPriya Sharma·Indianapolis, IN

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Zone 7a

When to Plant Carrots in Nashville: Zone 7a Dates + Best Varieties

Plant carrots in Nashville from early March through mid-April for spring harvest. Sow fall crops in late August through mid-September for sweet roots before Zone 7a's October 30 first frost.

MMarcus Washington·Nashville, TN

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Zone 7a

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

Plant intermediate-day onions in Oklahoma City from March 1-15 for summer harvest or October 15-November 15 for spring harvest in Zone 7a.

RRobert Foster·Oklahoma City, OK

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Zone 6b

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

Learn when to plant basil in Pittsburgh with specific dates for Zone 6b. Compare 5 varieties and discover which produce best through Western Pennsylvania's variable weather and river valley microclimates.

LLinda Kowalski·Pittsburgh, PA

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Zone 5b

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

Learn when to plant basil in Milwaukee with specific dates for Zone 5b. Compare 5 varieties and discover which produce in Wisconsin's short 139-day season with lake-effect cold and late spring frosts.

PPatricia "Pat" O'Brien·Milwaukee, WI

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Zone 6a

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

Learn when to plant peppers in Boise with specific dates for Zone 6a. Compare 8 varieties and discover which peppers grow best in Idaho's climate.

LLily Nakamura·Boise, ID

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Zone 9b

When to Plant Squash in Phoenix: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 9b

Plant squash in Phoenix March 1-15 for spring harvest and August 15-September 1 for fall harvest. Zone 9b's extreme summer heat requires split-season growing.

AAlejandro Vega·Phoenix, AZ

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Zone 10b

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

Plant squash in Miami October-February for best results. Zone 10b's year-round growing season requires cool-weather timing to avoid summer heat stress.

MMaria Santos·Miami, FL

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Zone 8b

When to Plant Squash in Austin: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 8b

Plant summer squash in Austin April 1-15 for best results. Winter squash goes in March 15-April 1. Zone 8b's long season allows multiple plantings and excellent storage varieties.

CCarlos Mendez·Austin, TX

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Zone 9a

When to Plant Squash in Houston: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 9a

Plant squash in Houston from March 1-15 for spring harvest and August 15-September 1 for fall harvest. Zone 9a's 289-day growing season allows two full crops.

AAisha Patel·Houston, TX

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Zone 6a

When to Plant Cucumbers in Chicago: Zone 6a Dates + Best Varieties

Plant cucumbers in Chicago after May 10 last frost. Start seeds indoors mid-April, transplant late May, and direct sow through mid-June for continuous summer harvest in Zone 6a.

PPatricia "Pat" O'Brien·Chicago, IL

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Zone 7b

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

Learn when to plant peppers in Richmond with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 8 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which peppers grow best in Virginia.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Richmond, VA

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Zone 7b

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

Learn when to plant peppers in Memphis with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 8 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which peppers grow best in Tennessee.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Memphis, TN

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Zone 7a

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

Plant peppers in Oklahoma City after April 15 when soil warms to 60°F. Start seeds indoors February 15-22 for transplant after last frost on April 1.

AAisha Patel·Oklahoma City, OK

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Zone 7a

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

Plant peppers in Salt Lake City after May 2 when night temperatures stay above 55°F. Zone 7a's 173-day season supports most varieties with proper timing.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Salt Lake City, UT

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Zone 10b

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

Plant peppers in Los Angeles from February through October. Zone 10b's year-round growing season allows multiple harvests with proper timing and variety selection.

AAisha Patel·Los Angeles, CA

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Zone 8a

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

Plant squash in Atlanta after March 24 last frost. Summer squash thrives April-October with succession planting. Choose heat-tolerant varieties for Georgia's long 230-day growing season.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Atlanta, GA

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Zone 8a

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

Learn when to plant squash in Dallas with specific dates for Zone 8a. Compare 8 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which squash grow best in Texas.

AAisha Patel·Dallas, TX