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Planting Calendar for Salmon Arm, 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 25 (at SALMON ARM A, BC climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Aug 7-Sep 11
Moon Aug 7-9, Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jul 3-31
Moon Jul 11-23
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Jul 17-Aug 7
Moon Jul 24-Aug 7
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jun 26-Jul 3
Moon Jun 26-Jul 3
Frost Jul 17-31
Moon Jul 24-31
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jun 5-19
Moon Jun 5-11
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jun 26-Jul 3
Moon Jun 26-Jul 3
Frost Jul 17-24
Moon Jul 24
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Jul 10-17
Moon Jul 11-17
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jun 19-26
Moon Jun 25-26
Frost Jul 3-10
Moon Jul 3-10
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jul 3-31
Moon Jul 3-10, Jul 24-31
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jun 26-Jul 10
Moon Jun 26-Jul 10
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Oct 9-23
Moon Oct 9-20
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Jul 10-24
Moon Jul 10
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Jul 17-31
Moon Jul 24-31
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Jul 24-Aug 14
Moon Jul 24-Aug 9
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Jul 17-31
Moon Jul 24-31
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Jul 24-Aug 14
Moon Jul 24-Aug 9
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Jul 17-31
Moon Jul 24-31
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Aug 14-28
Moon Aug 14-22
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Aug 7-28
Moon Aug 7-9, Aug 23-28
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Jul 17-31
Moon Jul 24-31
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Jul 24-Aug 7
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on May 16 (at SALMON ARM A, BC climate station, elevation 1729 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost Apr 25-May 9
Moon Apr 27-May 9
Frost Apr 18-25
Aug 28
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost May 2-16
Moon May 13-16
May 16
BasilFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 30-Jun 13
Moon May 30-Jun 11
Frost May 30-Jun 13
Moon May 30-Jun 11
Aug 14
BeetsN/AFrost May 2-16
Moon May 13-16
Frost Apr 18-25
Moon Apr 18-25
May 30
Bell PeppersFrost Mar 6-21
Moon Mar 6-14
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
N/AJul 3
Bok ChoyFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jun 27
BroccoliFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 18-25
Jul 24
Brussels SproutsFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 18-25
Jun 19
CabbageFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 18-25
May 23
CantaloupesFrost Apr 25-May 9
Moon Apr 27-May 9
Frost May 16-30
Moon May 26-30
Frost May 23-30
Moon May 26-30
Jun 19
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-May 2
Moon Apr 18-26
Jul 17
CauliflowerFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 9-23
Moon May 9-12
N/AJul 10
CeleryFrost Feb 20-Mar 6
Moon Feb 27-Mar 6
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
Frost May 16
Jul 17
ChivesFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Jul 31
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost May 16-30
Moon May 26-30
Jun 6
CollardsFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Jul 17
CucumbersFrost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jul 17
DillN/AN/AFrost May 9-30
Moon May 9-12, May 26-30
Jul 31
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jun 19
EggplantsFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
N/AJul 17
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-25
May 30
FennelFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 23-30
Moon May 26-30
Frost May 16-30
Moon May 26-30
Jul 10
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost May 23-Jun 13
Moon May 26-Jun 11
Jul 17
Honeydew MelonsFrost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jun 26
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Mar 6-21
Moon Mar 6-14
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
N/A
KaleFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 18-25
May 30
KohlrabiFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost Apr 18-25
May 30
LeeksFrost Mar 6-21
Moon Mar 6-14
Frost Apr 25-May 9
Moon Apr 27-May 9
N/AJun 12
LettuceFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost Apr 18-25
May 30
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Apr 18-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 13
Moon May 30-Jun 11
Jul 17
OnionsN/AFrost Apr 18-May 2
Moon Apr 18-26
N/AJun 19
OreganoFrost Mar 6-Apr 4
Moon Mar 6-14, Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
N/AJul 17
ParsleyFrost Mar 6-21
Moon Mar 6-14
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
Frost Apr 18-May 23
Moon Apr 27-May 12
Jul 10
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-25
Moon Apr 18-25
Jun 19
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost Jun 6-20
Moon Jun 12-20
PeasN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-25
May 30
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-May 2
Moon Apr 18-26
Jul 17
PumpkinsFrost Apr 25-May 9
Moon Apr 27-May 9
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jun 12
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-25
Moon Apr 18-25
Jul 31
RosemaryFrost Feb 20-Mar 6
Moon Feb 27-Mar 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
N/AJul 31
SageFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
N/AJul 10
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-May 2
Moon Apr 18-26
Jun 19
SpinachFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost Apr 18-25
May 30
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost May 30-Jun 13
Moon May 30-Jun 11
Jul 10
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 30-Jun 13
Moon Jun 12-13
Jun 12
Swiss ChardFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 2-16
Moon May 2-12
Frost Apr 25-May 16
Moon Apr 27-May 12
May 30
ThymeFrost Mar 6-21
Moon Mar 6-14
Frost May 23-30
Moon May 26-30
N/AJul 3
TomatillosFrost Apr 4-18
Moon Apr 4-12
Frost May 30-Jun 13
Moon May 30-Jun 11
N/AJul 10
TomatoesFrost Mar 21-Apr 4
Moon Mar 29-Apr 4
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
N/AJun 26
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 18-25
Moon Apr 18-25
Aug 28
WatermelonsFrost Apr 25-May 9
Moon Apr 27-May 9
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Frost May 23-30
Moon May 26-30
Jun 26
Winter SquashFrost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jun 5
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Apr 25-May 2
Moon Apr 27-May 2
Frost May 23-Jun 6
Moon May 26-Jun 6
Frost May 30-Jun 6
Moon May 30-Jun 6
Jul 24
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