Kale
Sow / transplant
Cool weather helps the leaves stay tender.Field guide / 02
A planting calendar
with a next move.
See the next four months in plain language: what to sow, what to prepare, and what can wait for a better window.
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October
NowLettuce
Sow / transplant
A quick crop that prefers cool soil.Radishes
Sow / transplant
They mature fast enough for a short planting window.Cilantro
Sow / transplant
Cooler weather slows bolting.Thyme
Sow / transplant
A hardy herb that establishes well in mild weather.Calendula
Sow / transplant
It handles cool shoulders of the season better than tender flowers.02
November
Lettuce
Sow / transplant
A quick crop that prefers cool soil.Cilantro
Sow / transplant
Cooler weather slows bolting.Calendula
Sow / transplant
It handles cool shoulders of the season better than tender flowers.03
January
Kale
Prepare bed
Give it morning sun and keep the soil evenly moist.Lettuce
Prepare bed
Use light shade as the season warms.Radishes
Prepare bed
Sow a small row every two weeks for a steady harvest.Cilantro
Prepare bed
Sow small batches rather than one large planting.Calendula
Prepare bed
Deadhead lightly to keep blooms coming.FIELD NOTE
Planting windows are zone-level estimates. Local frost, elevation, shade, and the current forecast can move a date. Use this calendar to decide what to check next, not as a guarantee. See how USDA zones work ↗
Read the gardening tips ↗How to read it
Timing is a range,
not a promise.
Good gardening calendars help you decide what deserves attention next. They do not replace the last check of the forecast, the soil, or the light in your own garden.
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Field notes
Questions, answered.
Can I use this planting calendar for any US city?
The starter calendar supports common US cities and ZIP code patterns. An unknown ZIP receives a broad zone estimate, so check local frost and extension guidance before planting tender crops.
What is the difference between prepare and plant?
Prepare means the crop is approaching its useful window and the bed, pot, soil, or seed start should be ready. Plant means the crop has a seasonal window in the current month.
Does a planting zone give an exact planting date?
No. A hardiness zone is a useful starting point, but weather, elevation, shade, soil, and microclimate still affect the right day.