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Planting Calendar for Reidsville, NC

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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 October 28 (at REIDSVILLE 2 NW, NC climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 9-Oct 14
Moon Sep 21-Oct 6
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Aug 5-Sep 2
Moon Aug 10-22
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 19-Sep 9
Moon Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jul 29-Aug 5
Moon Jul 29-Aug 5
Frost Aug 19-Sep 2
Moon Aug 23-Sep 2
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jul 8-22
Moon Jul 8-10
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jul 29-Aug 5
Moon Jul 29-Aug 5
Frost Aug 19-26
Moon Aug 23-26
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 12-19
Moon Aug 12-19
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 22-29
Moon Jul 24-29
Frost Aug 5-12
Moon Aug 5-9
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Aug 5-Sep 2
Moon Aug 5-9, Aug 23-Sep 2
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jul 29-Aug 12
Moon Jul 29-Aug 9
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 10-24
Moon Nov 10-19
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 12-26
Moon Aug 23-26
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 19-Sep 2
Moon Aug 23-Sep 2
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Aug 26-Sep 16
Moon Aug 26-Sep 7
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 19-Sep 2
Moon Aug 23-Sep 2
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Aug 26-Sep 16
Moon Aug 26-Sep 7
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 19-Sep 2
Moon Aug 23-Sep 2
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 16-30
Moon Sep 16-20
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 9-30
Moon Sep 21-30
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 19-Sep 2
Moon Aug 23-Sep 2
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Aug 26-Sep 9
Moon Sep 8-9
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 10 (at REIDSVILLE 2 NW, NC climate station, elevation 889 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Sep 30
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 27-28
Apr 10
BasilFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Sep 16
BeetsN/AFrost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 27-28
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 15-20
Apr 24
Bell PeppersFrost Jan 29-Feb 12
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/AAug 5
Bok ChoyFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
May 22
BroccoliFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Aug 26
Brussels SproutsFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Jul 22
CabbageFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 17
CantaloupesFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 17-24
Jul 22
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 15-27
Aug 19
CauliflowerFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3-12
N/AAug 12
CeleryFrost Jan 15-29
Moon Jan 29
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 10
Moon Apr 10
Aug 19
ChivesFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Mar 20-27
Frost Mar 20-27
Sep 2
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
May 1
CollardsFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 20-27
Aug 19
CucumbersFrost Mar 20-27
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Aug 19
DillN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-24
Moon Apr 3-12
Sep 2
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Jul 22
EggplantsFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/AAug 19
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
FennelFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Apr 17-24
Frost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Aug 12
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Aug 19
Honeydew MelonsFrost Mar 20-27
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Jul 29
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Jan 29-Feb 12
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/A
KaleFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
KohlrabiFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 20-27
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
LeeksFrost Jan 29-Feb 12
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
N/AJul 15
LettuceFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 20-27
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 13-14
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Aug 19
OnionsN/AFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 15-27
N/AJul 22
OreganoFrost Jan 29-Feb 26
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/AAug 19
ParsleyFrost Jan 29-Feb 12
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Mar 13-Apr 17
Moon Mar 13-14, Mar 29-Apr 12
Aug 12
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 15-20
Jul 22
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost May 1-15
Moon May 13-15
PeasN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 15-27
Aug 19
PumpkinsFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Jul 15
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 15-20
Sep 2
RosemaryFrost Jan 15-29
Moon Jan 29
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/ASep 2
SageFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/AAug 12
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-27
Moon Mar 15-27
Jul 22
SpinachFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 20-27
Frost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 13-14
Apr 24
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
Aug 12
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 24-26
Jul 15
Swiss ChardFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Mar 27-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Frost Mar 20-Apr 10
Moon Mar 29-Apr 10
Apr 24
ThymeFrost Jan 29-Feb 12
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 17-24
N/AAug 5
TomatillosFrost Feb 26-Mar 13
Moon Feb 27-Mar 13
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
N/AAug 12
TomatoesFrost Feb 12-26
Moon Feb 12
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
N/AJul 29
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 13-20
Moon Mar 15-20
Sep 30
WatermelonsFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 17-24
Jul 29
Winter SquashFrost Mar 20-27
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Jul 8
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Mar 20-27
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Aug 26
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