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Planting Calendar for Princeton, BC

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues.  For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed. 

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage. 

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil! 

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible. 

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Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on September 7 (at PRINCETON A, BC climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Jul 20-Aug 24
Moon Jul 24-Aug 9
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jun 15-Jul 13
Moon Jun 15-24, Jul 11-13
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Jun 29-Jul 20
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jun 8-15
Moon Jun 8-11
Frost Jun 29-Jul 13
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost May 18-Jun 1
Moon May 26-Jun 1
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jun 8-15
Moon Jun 8-11
Frost Jun 29-Jul 6
Moon Jun 29-Jul 6
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Jun 22-29
Moon Jun 22-24
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jun 1-8
Moon Jun 1-8
Frost Jun 15-22
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jun 15-Jul 13
Moon Jun 25-Jul 10
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jun 8-22
Moon Jun 8-11
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Sep 21-Oct 5
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Jun 22-Jul 6
Moon Jun 25-Jul 6
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Jun 29-Jul 13
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Jul 6-27
Moon Jul 6-10, Jul 24-27
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Jun 29-Jul 13
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Jul 6-27
Moon Jul 6-10, Jul 24-27
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Jun 29-Jul 13
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Aug 10
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Jul 20-Aug 10
Moon Jul 24-Aug 9
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Jun 29-Jul 13
Moon Jun 29-Jul 10
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Jul 6-20
Moon Jul 11-20
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on June 5 (at PRINCETON A, BC climate station, elevation 2299 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Aug 10
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-25
Jun 5
BasilFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
Frost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
Jul 27
BeetsN/AFrost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-25
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 13-15
Jun 19
Bell PeppersFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJun 15
Bok ChoyFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Jul 17
BroccoliFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jul 6
Brussels SproutsFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 1
CabbageFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 12
CantaloupesFrost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Frost Jun 5-19
Moon Jun 5-11
Frost Jun 12-19
Jun 1
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost May 8-22
Moon May 13-22
Jun 29
CauliflowerFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 11
N/AJun 22
CeleryFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 13-14
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 5
Moon Jun 5
Jun 29
ChivesFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 15-22
Jul 13
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Jun 5-19
Moon Jun 5-11
Jun 26
CollardsFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 15-22
Jun 29
CucumbersFrost May 15-22
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Jun 29
DillN/AN/AFrost May 29-Jun 19
Moon May 29-Jun 11
Jul 13
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Jun 1
EggplantsFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJun 29
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
FennelFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost Jun 12-19
Frost Jun 5-19
Moon Jun 5-11
Jun 22
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Jun 12-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
Jun 29
Honeydew MelonsFrost May 15-22
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Jun 8
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/A
KaleFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
KohlrabiFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
LeeksFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
N/AMay 25
LettuceFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
Jun 29
OnionsN/AFrost May 8-22
Moon May 13-22
N/AJun 1
OreganoFrost Mar 27-Apr 24
Moon Mar 29-Apr 12
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJun 29
ParsleyFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost May 8-Jun 12
Moon May 8-12, May 26-Jun 11
Jun 22
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost May 8-15
Moon May 13-15
Jun 1
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost Jun 26-Jul 10
PeasN/AN/AFrost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 8-22
Moon May 13-22
Jun 29
PumpkinsFrost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
May 25
RadishesN/AN/AFrost May 8-15
Moon May 13-15
Jul 13
RosemaryFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 13-14
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJul 13
SageFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJun 22
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost May 8-22
Moon May 13-22
Jun 1
SpinachFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 19
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
Jun 22
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 19-24
May 25
Swiss ChardFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Frost May 15-Jun 5
Moon May 26-Jun 5
Jun 19
ThymeFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Jun 12-19
N/AJun 15
TomatillosFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost Jun 19-Jul 3
Moon Jun 25-Jul 3
N/AJun 22
TomatoesFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
N/AJun 8
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost May 8-15
Moon May 13-15
Aug 10
WatermelonsFrost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 12-19
Jun 8
Winter SquashFrost May 15-22
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
May 18
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost May 15-22
Frost Jun 12-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Jul 6
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