Timing
Often garden timings refer to last and first frost dates. To estimate when the last frost will occur in the spring and the first in the fall, use the handy link located in the Resources box at right.
See the charts under for information on what groups of crops to plant when.
The provides planting times and temperatures for each specific crop.
A great tool for confirming that you are planting at the right time is a soil thermometer. A soil thermometer has a sturdy metal stem you insert into the planting bed for an instant and accurate reading of the soil temperature. You can also use a compost thermometer, which has a longer stem. A compost thermometer can be used for both compost and soil measurements.
In case you don’t have a soil thermometer, the includes other indicators to help you decide when to plant. The charts in will also be of assistance, as well as the specifics provided in for each crop.
More Information
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For a detailed spring planting schedule, check out this Vegetable Planting Schedule.
