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Planting Calendar for Roseburg, OR

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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 November 5 (at ROSEBURG KQEN, OR climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 17-Oct 22
Moon Sep 21-Oct 6
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Aug 13-Sep 10
Moon Aug 13-22, Sep 8-10
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 27-Sep 17
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Aug 6-13
Moon Aug 6-9
Frost Aug 27-Sep 10
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jul 16-30
Moon Jul 24-30
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Aug 6-13
Moon Aug 6-9
Frost Aug 27-Sep 3
Moon Aug 27-Sep 3
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 20-27
Moon Aug 20-22
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 30-Aug 6
Moon Jul 30-Aug 6
Frost Aug 13-20
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Aug 13-Sep 10
Moon Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 6-9
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 19-Dec 3
Moon Nov 19
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 20-Sep 3
Moon Aug 23-Sep 3
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 27-Sep 10
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Sep 3-24
Moon Sep 3-7, Sep 21-24
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 27-Sep 10
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Sep 3-24
Moon Sep 3-7, Sep 21-24
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 27-Sep 10
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 24-Oct 8
Moon Oct 7-8
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 17-Oct 8
Moon Sep 21-Oct 6
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 27-Sep 10
Moon Aug 27-Sep 7
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Sep 3-17
Moon Sep 8-17
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 1 (at ROSEBURG KQEN, OR climate station, elevation 426 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 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Mar 11-25
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Oct 8
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 18-28
Apr 1
BasilFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 27-29
Frost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 27-29
Sep 24
BeetsN/AFrost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 18-28
Frost Mar 3-11
Apr 15
Bell PeppersFrost Jan 20-Feb 3
Moon Jan 29-Feb 3
Frost Apr 15-22
N/AAug 13
Bok ChoyFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Apr 15-22
Frost Apr 15-22
May 13
BroccoliFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Sep 3
Brussels SproutsFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Jul 30
CabbageFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 8
CantaloupesFrost Mar 11-25
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 1-15
Moon Apr 1-12
Frost Apr 8-15
Moon Apr 8-12
Jul 30
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-18
Moon Mar 15-18
Aug 27
CauliflowerFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 25-Apr 8
Moon Mar 29-Apr 8
N/AAug 20
CeleryFrost Jan 6-20
Moon Jan 6-13
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 1
Moon Apr 1
Aug 27
ChivesFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Sep 10
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 1-15
Moon Apr 1-12
Apr 22
CollardsFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Aug 27
CucumbersFrost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 15-22
Aug 27
DillN/AN/AFrost Mar 25-Apr 15
Moon Mar 29-Apr 12
Sep 10
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 15-22
Jul 30
EggplantsFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Apr 15-22
N/AAug 27
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
FennelFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Apr 8-15
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 1-15
Moon Apr 1-12
Aug 20
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 8-29
Moon Apr 8-12, Apr 27-29
Aug 27
Honeydew MelonsFrost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 15-22
Frost Apr 15-22
Aug 6
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Jan 20-Feb 3
Moon Jan 29-Feb 3
Frost Apr 15-22
N/A
KaleFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
KohlrabiFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
LeeksFrost Jan 20-Feb 3
Moon Jan 29-Feb 3
Frost Mar 11-25
Moon Mar 11-14
N/AJul 23
LettuceFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Mar 3-18
Moon Mar 3-14
Frost Apr 15-22
Frost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 27-29
Aug 27
OnionsN/AFrost Mar 3-18
Moon Mar 15-18
N/AJul 30
OreganoFrost Jan 20-Feb 17
Moon Jan 29-Feb 12
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
N/AAug 27
ParsleyFrost Jan 20-Feb 3
Moon Jan 29-Feb 3
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Mar 3-Apr 8
Moon Mar 3-14, Mar 29-Apr 8
Aug 20
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-11
Jul 30
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost Apr 22-May 6
Moon Apr 22-26
PeasN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-18
Moon Mar 15-18
Aug 27
PumpkinsFrost Mar 11-25
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 15-22
Frost Apr 15-22
Jul 23
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-11
Sep 10
RosemaryFrost Jan 6-20
Moon Jan 6-13
Frost Apr 15-22
N/ASep 10
SageFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
N/AAug 20
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-18
Moon Mar 15-18
Jul 30
SpinachFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Mar 3-11
Moon Mar 3-11
Apr 15
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 27-29
Aug 20
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 15-26
Jul 23
Swiss ChardFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Mar 18-Apr 1
Moon Mar 29-Apr 1
Frost Mar 11-Apr 1
Moon Mar 11-14, Mar 29-Apr 1
Apr 15
ThymeFrost Jan 20-Feb 3
Moon Jan 29-Feb 3
Frost Apr 8-15
Moon Apr 8-12
N/AAug 13
TomatillosFrost Feb 17-Mar 3
Moon Feb 27-Mar 3
Frost Apr 15-29
Moon Apr 27-29
N/AAug 20
TomatoesFrost Feb 3-17
Moon Feb 3-12
Frost Apr 15-22
N/AAug 6
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 3-11
Oct 8
WatermelonsFrost Mar 11-25
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 15-22
Frost Apr 8-15
Moon Apr 8-12
Aug 6
Winter SquashFrost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 15-22
Jul 16
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Mar 11-18
Moon Mar 11-14
Frost Apr 8-22
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 15-22
Sep 3
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