Zones 1-2 Planting Schedule

Garden Planting Chart
Vegetable Start plants this long before planting date for your region Zone l Zone 2 Amount to plant
for family of 4a		 Distance
between rowsb		 Distance apart
in the row
Artichokes (globe) Crown pieces Aug.-Oct.
May-June		 Aug.-Nov.
April-June		 3-4 plants 48-60" 48-60"
Asparagus 1 year March-April Feb.-March 30-40 plants 60" 12"
Beans (lima) not suitable not suitable May-June 15-25' of row 12-24" 4-6" bush
12-24" pole
Beans (snap) not suitable May-June May-July 15-25' of row 12-24" 2-6" bush
12-24" pole
Beets not suitable March-June March-June 10-15' of row 12" 1-2"
Broccoli 6 weeks May-June March-Aug. 10-20' of row 12-24" 12-24"
Brussels sprouts 6 weeks May-June May-July 15-20' of row 24" 24"
Cabbage 6 weeks Jan.-April
July-Sept.		 April-June 10-15 plants 24" 24"
Cantaloupes 4 weeks not suitable May 5-10 hills 48" 48"
Carrots not suitable Jan.-June March-July 15 20-30' of row 12" 2"
Cauliflower 6 weeks Jan. & June April-July 15 10-15 plants 24" 24"
Celery 9 weeks March-June March-July 20-30' of row 24" 5"
Chard not suitable Feb.-May April-July 3-4 plants 24" 12 inches
Chinese cabbage 4 weeks July-Aug. August 10-15' of row 30" 6"
Chives 6 weeks April-May March-May 1 clump Needs 4 sq ft Scatter
Corn (sweet) not suitable April-May April-June 4 rows,
20-30' long		 36" 15"
Cucumbers (slicing) 4 weeks April-June May-June 6 plants 48" 24"
Cucumbers
(pickling)		 4 weeks May May-June 25' of row 48" 6-12"
Dill not suitable May May 25' of row 24" 6-9"
Eggplants 9 weeks not suitable May 4-6 plants 24" 24"
Endive 6 weeks March-July April-Aug. 15 10-15' of row 12" 10"
Garlic not suitable Sept.-Oct. Sept.-Feb. 10-20' of row 18" 3"
Kale not suitable May-July May-July 20-30' of row 24" 24"
Kohlrabi not suitable July-Aug. April-Aug. 15 10-15' of row 24" 3"
Leeks not suitable Feb.-April March-May 10' of row 24" 2"
Lettuce (head) 5 weeks Feb.-July April-July 10-15' of row 12" 12"
Lettuce (leaf) 5 weeks Feb.-Aug. April-Aug. 10-15' of row 12" 6"
Okra 8 weeks not suitable not suitable 10-20' of row 24" 18"
Onions 10 weeks Jan.-May Mar.-May 30-40' of row 12" 3"
Parsley 10 weeks Dec.-May Mar.-June 1-2 plants 12" 8"
Parsnips not suitable May-June April-May 10-15' of row 24" 3"
Peas not suitable Jan.-Aug. Feb.-May 30-40' of row 36" bush
48" vine		 2"
Peppers 10 weeks May May-June 5-10 plants 24" 12-18"
Potatoes (sweet) 6 weeks not suitable not suitable 50-100' of row 48" 12"
Potatoes (white) not suitable Feb.-May April-June 50-100' of row 30" 12"
Pumpkins 4 weeks May May 1-3 plants 72" 48"
Radish not suitable All year March-Sept. 4' of row 12" 1"
Rhubarb Crown pieces Dec.-Jan. March-April 2-3 plants 48" 36"
Rutabagas not suitable June-July June-July 10-15' of row 24" 3"
Spinach not suitable Aug.-Feb. April & Sept. 10-20' of row 12" 3"
Squash (summer) 4 weeks May May-June 2-4 plants 48" 24"
Squash (winter) 4 weeks May May 2-4 plants 72" 48"
Tomatoes 8 weeks May-June May 10-15 plants 36-48",
closer if
supported		 24-36"
Turnips not suitable Jan. & Aug. Apr.-Sept. 10-15' of row 24" 2"
Watermelons 4 weeks not suitable May 6 plants 72" 60"

aFor many of the crops, the amount to plant should be divided into several plantings, 1 or 2 weeks apart.
bUse narrower spacings for small gardens.

This schedule is a general guide for the zone, please check with your local extension office for precise information for your specific area.