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EmailHere are 2013 planting dates for transplants (not seeds) for Region 2 of North America. Click to see regional map.
Note that the regions are fairly broad for general guidelines. For more local-level information, contact your state cooperative extension.
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This tool is NOT for sowing seeds. It's for plants that you typically transplant from the nursery or your greenhouse into the ground. For seeds, click to see our "Best Planting Dates for Seeds" chart.
How to Read Transplants Chart
- The "Planting Dates" column, which provides dates safe from frost, is based on historical averages; it's not an annual forecast.
- The "Moon Favorable" column gives the best planting dates based on the Moon's phases, based on an age-old practice that suggests that the Moon in its cycles affects plant growth.
- Aboveground crops marked *
- (E) means early planting; (L) means late
| Planting Dates | Moon Favorable | |
| * Broccoli (E) | 3/7–31 |
3/11–27 |
| (L) | 8/1–20 | 8/6–20 |
| * Brussels sprouts | 3/7–4/15 | 3/11–27, 4/10–15 |
| * Cabbage | 3/7–4/15 | 3/11–27, 4/10–15 |
| * Cauliflower(E) | 3/15–4/7 | 3/15–27 |
| (L) | 7/1–8/7 | 7/8–22, 8/6–7 |
| * Celery (E) | 3/7–31 | 3/11–27 |
| (L) | 8/15–9/7 | 8/15–20, 9/5–7 |
| * Cucumbers | 4/7–5/15 | 4/10–25, 5/9–15 |
| * Eggplants | 4/7–5/15 | 4/10–25, 5/9–15 |
| Leeks | 3/7–4/7 | 3/7–10, 3/28–4/7 |
| * Lettuce | 3/1–31 | 3/11–27 |
| * Muskmelons | 4/15–5/7 | 4/15–25 |
| * Parsley | 3/1–31 | 3/11–27 |
| * Peppers | 4/1–30 | 4/10–25 |
| * Pumpkins | 4/23–5/15 | 4/23–25, 5/9–15 |
| * Squashes | 4/15–30 | 4/15–25 |
| Sweet potatoes | 4/21–5/9 | 4/26–5/8 |
| * Tomatoes | 4/7–30 | 4/10–25 |
| *Watermelons | 4/15–5/7 | 4/15–25 |
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when can i move my mini roses
when can i move my mini roses from the pot they were bought in, into a bigger pot? when is the best date?
thank you!
According to astrology
According to astrology transplanting is best done under a fruitful Moon sign (Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces). April 16, 17, 25, 26 are good days.
Our average frost free date
Our average frost free date is May 10. What are the best moon transplanting dates?
this is not a chart for when
this is not a chart for when to plant my seedlings outside, as is indicated by the title, when to transplant. i can not put tomato seedlings in the garden until end of may. where is the chart for best day to transplant seedlings?
Hi, Jae, We have a chart on
Hi, Jae, We have a chart on Best Planting Dates to Seed -- both indoors and in the ground. You can find this page by clicking on the GARDENING tab to the left. Or, here is the links: http://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates
May 9-15 for transplanting
May 9-15 for transplanting Tomatoes and pepper plants...
Your right, It's May, not
Your right, It's May, not April,they don't have the best days, like they had last yr.
What about basil?
What about basil?
Hi, Sarah, Basil is a tender
Hi, Sarah, Basil is a tender herb. Start in the ground well after any danger of frost. See your frost date on our Best Days to Seed chart here: http://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates
Also you may our Growing Guide to Herbs helpful: http://www.almanac.com/content/growing-guide-herbs
I agree that these are not
I agree that these are not that thorough or specific. I am growing a number of vegetables and flowers not on any lists here, some started indoors and some outdoors. I find myself seeking other websites for the information I need which leads me to believe the Farmer's Almanac may not have been a good subscription.
Hannah, Are you looking for
Hannah, Are you looking for seed-starting? Let us know your questions and we can direct you. We do not have a paid subscription. These pages are free.
what is the difference in teh
what is the difference in teh farmers almanac and the old farmers almanac? I just noticed there are 2 different sites. Now i ma going to both. Please let me know!
the Farmer's Almanac was
the Farmer's Almanac was started on 1792. The word 'Old' was added in 1832. The web page for the original "Old Famer's Almanac" is www.almanac.com. The other website is for the "Farmer's Almanac" started in 1818.
this is the 13th of may, what
this is the 13th of may, what date would be the best fay to set the tomato plants out?
Hi, Jessie, Not sure where
Hi, Jessie, Not sure where you live, but just set out transplants when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. See our Tomato page for more tips on tomatoes: http://www.almanac.com/plant/tomatoes
when is the best time to cut
when is the best time to cut back flowering shrubs?
The best time to prune
The best time to prune depends on the type of shrub. See our winter and our spring pruning guides on Almanac.com here:
http://www.almanac.com/content/winter-pruning-guide-trees-and-shrubs
http://www.almanac.com/content/spring-pruning-guide-trees-and-shrubs
Thanks for the FREE
Thanks for the FREE information. I am wanting to plant grape plants next month. I may have missed it but I am thinking the dates for transplanting would be the same for it as well as vegetables.
Late winter to early spring
Late winter to early spring is the best time to plant dormant, bare-root grape plants. See our Grapes page for more gardening advice: http://www.almanac.com/plant/grapes
Hi, Do you have a similar
Hi, Do you have a similar calendar for flowering plants, both annuals and perennials?
Thank you.
We no longer have flowers in
We no longer have flowers in our charts for a variety of reasons. Traditionally, dates for "all flowers" for Region 2 was 4/15 to 4/30. For best days by the Moon, consider transplanted flowers "aboveground" (so plant during the light of the Moon from the day that the Moon is new to the day it is full). If you are seeding indoors, we do have a list of best flowers to start indoors here:
http://www.almanac.com/content/flowers-annuals-and-perennials-start-indoors
Thank you
Thank you
the distributor just
the distributor just yesterday brought the kale spinach cabbage and romaine lettuce to us in east ky.I feel like it would be ok to transplant today,4-15-13,anybody think differently?
Yes. This week is good for
Yes. This week is good for planting above-ground crops. 4/10 t0 4/25 is your window for planting in the light of the Moon.
Is it still safe to plant
Is it still safe to plant cabbage? And when is the best date
to Almanac staff,I
to Almanac staff,I transplanted kale,cabbage,spinach,broccoli,and romaine lettuce in the days you suggested.It's been about 2 weeks and everything is growing like crazy.Thanks you all from East Ky.Any sugestions on transplanting tomatos,I've already bought them and don't know whether to plant them today which is May 2nd
We hope that you have planted
We hope that you have planted your tomatoes by now. Moon favorable dates to plant above-ground crops are May 9 to May 25.
I have an area in my yard
I have an area in my yard that I'm using to plant a small garden. What can I use to kill the grass but won't harm the soil?
You can cover the area with
You can cover the area with black plastic to kill the grass. This will take some time. Or, you can remove the grass by scraping it away to a depth of about 2 inches. If possible rent a sod cutter for this task.
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