USDA Zone 2a planting calendar
In USDA Zone 2a, the average last spring frost is around 05/17 and the first fall frost around 09/07, giving roughly a 113-day growing season. Plant cool-season crops from late winter; warm-season crops after the last frost.
Last frost ~05/17
First frost ~09/07
~113-day season
3 NOAA stations
The year in Zone 2a
What to plant now (July)
Spinach
Sow for fall harvest
Swiss Chard
Sow for fall harvest
Radishes
Sow for fall harvest
Turnips
Sow for fall harvest
All crops in Zone 2a
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | April 16 – April 23 | May 21 – June 4 | — |
| Peppers | April 5 | May 24 – June 7 | — |
| Eggplant | April 9 – April 23 | May 28 – June 11 | — |
| Basil | April 16 | May 21 – June 4 | — |
| Broccoli | March 29 – April 5 | April 19 – May 3 | May 29 – June 12 |
| Cabbage | March 8 – March 22 | April 12 – April 26 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Cauliflower | March 22 – April 5 | April 26 – May 10 | June 3 – June 17 |
| Brussels Sprouts | March 15 – March 29 | April 19 – May 3 | April 19 – May 3 |
| Kale | March 8 – March 22 | April 12 – April 26 | June 8 – June 22 |
| Lettuce | March 19 – March 26 | April 16 – April 30 | May 24 – June 7 |
| Spinach | — | April 9 – April 23 | July 3 – July 17 |
| Onions | February 8 – February 22 | April 12 – April 26 | — |
| Leeks | February 15 – March 1 | April 19 – May 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | March 22 – March 29 | April 26 – May 10 | June 18 – July 2 |
| Radishes | — | April 19 – May 3 | July 18 – August 1 |
| Turnips | — | April 19 – May 3 | June 18 – July 2 |
| Beets | — | April 26 – May 10 | June 13 – June 27 |
| Carrots | — | May 10 – May 24 | May 14 – May 28 |
| Peas | — | April 5 – April 19 | June 8 – June 22 |
| Beans | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | May 17 – May 31 | — |
| Cucumbers | April 30 – May 7 | May 21 – June 4 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | May 3 – May 10 | May 24 – June 7 | — |
| Winter Squash | May 3 – May 10 | May 24 – June 7 | — |
| Pumpkins | May 3 – May 10 | May 24 – June 7 | — |
| Melons | May 3 – May 10 | May 24 – June 7 | — |
| Okra | April 26 – May 10 | May 31 – June 14 | — |
| Potatoes | — | April 30 – May 14 | — |
| Parsley | February 19 – February 26 | April 23 – May 7 | — |
Last verified 2026-07-16. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.