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 6a

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

Learn when to plant basil in Boise with specific dates for Zone 6a. Compare 5 varieties, get timeline, discover which basil grow best in Idaho climate.

LLily Nakamura·Boise, ID

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Zone 5a

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

Learn when to plant basil in Denver with specific dates for Zone 5a. Compare 5 varieties & discover which basil grow best in Colorado's high altitude climate.

NNathan Brooks·Denver, CO

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Zone 4a

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

Plant basil in Minneapolis after May 15 when soil reaches 60°F. Start seeds indoors April 1-15 for transplant success in Zone 4a's short season.

AAmanda Foster·Minneapolis, MN

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Zone 9b

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

Plant tomatoes in Phoenix from mid-February through March for spring harvest, then again in August for fall production in Zone 9b's unique desert climate.

AAlejandro Vega·Phoenix, AZ

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Zone 9a

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

Learn exactly when to plant tomatoes in Houston with specific dates for Zone 9a, plus the best varieties that thrive in Texas heat and humidity.

AAisha Patel·Houston, TX

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Zone 6a

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

Master kale growing in Kansas City with specific planting dates for Zone 6a. Spring and fall crops thrive while avoiding summer heat stress.

WWilliam "Bill" Crawford·Kansas City, MO

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Zone 10b

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

Plant kale in San Diego from February through November for nearly year-round harvest in perfect Zone 10b climate with 322 frost-free days.

EEmma Chen·San Diego, CA

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Zone 9a

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

Learn when to plant kale in Houston with specific dates for Zone 9a. Compare 5 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which kale grow best in Texas.

AAisha Patel·Houston, TX

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Zone 9b

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

Plant kale in Phoenix October through January for winter harvest. Zone 9b's desert climate requires cool-season timing to avoid summer bolting.

AAlejandro Vega·Phoenix, AZ

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Zone 8b

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

Plant tomatoes in Austin after February 28 with these Zone 8b varieties. Get specific dates, timeline, and heat-tolerant cultivars for Texas success.

CCarlos Mendez·Austin, TX

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Zone 8a

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

Plant kale in Dallas from August through January for winter harvest. Zone 8a's hot summers make fall planting essential for sweet, tender leaves.

JJames Martinez·Dallas, TX

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Zone 8b

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

Learn when to plant kale in Austin with specific dates for Zone 8b. Compare 5 varieties, get complete timeline, discover which kale grows best in Texas.

CCarlos Mendez·Austin, TX

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Zone 4b

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

Plant squash in Anchorage after May 19 with season-extending techniques. Focus on summer varieties that mature in 118 days or less for Alaska's short growing season.

TTom Erikson·Anchorage, AK

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Zone 10a

When to Plant Kale in San Francisco: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 10a

Plant kale year-round in San Francisco's ideal Zone 10a climate. Best planting times: September-November for winter harvest, March-May for spring.

DDavid Kim·San Francisco, CA

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Zone 8a

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

Plant kale in Atlanta August 15-September 1 for best results. Zone 8a's 230-day growing season allows spring and fall crops with winter harvest potential.

GGrace Okafor·Atlanta, GA

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Zone 7a

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

Plant kale in Nashville February 15-March 15 for spring harvest or August 1-15 for superior fall crops that sweeten with frost.

MMarcus Washington·Nashville, TN

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Zone 7b

When to Plant Kale in Raleigh: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b

Learn when to plant kale in Raleigh with specific dates for Zone 7b. Compare 5 varieties & discover which kale grows best in North Carolina.

RRachel Abrams·Raleigh, NC

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Zone 6b

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

Plant carrots in Boston April 1-May 15 for summer harvest, July 15-August 15 for fall storage. Zone 6b's 183-day season supports both spring and fall crops perfectly.

KKevin Doyle·Boston, MA

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Zone 7b

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

Plant kale in Richmond July 15-August 15 for fall harvest or March 1-15 for spring crop. Zone 7b's 193-day season offers excellent cool-weather windows.

DDorothy "Dot" Williams·Richmond, VA

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Zone 4b

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

Plant carrots in Anchorage May 19-June 15 for September harvest. Zone 4b's short 118-day season demands fast-maturing Nantes and Chantenay varieties.

TTom Erikson·Anchorage, AK

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Zone 7b

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

Plant kale in Memphis August 15-31 for fall harvest or February 15-March 15 for spring. Zone 7b's hot summers require cool-season timing for best results.

MMarcus Washington·Memphis, TN

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Zone 6a

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

Learn when to plant carrots in Boise with specific dates for Zone 6a. Compare 5 varieties, get a complete timeline, and discover which carrots grow best in Idaho's climate.

LLily Nakamura·Boise, ID

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Zone 7b

When to Plant Kale in Charlotte: Complete Guide + Best Varieties for Zone 7b

Plant kale in Charlotte during two optimal windows: spring planting February 15-March 15 for May harvest, and fall planting July 15-August 15 for winter harvest through February.

SSophie Laurent·Charlotte, NC

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Zone 5a

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

Learn when to plant carrots in Denver with specific dates for Zone 5a. Compare 6 varieties & discover which grow best in Colorado's high altitude climate.

NNathan Brooks·Denver, CO