2012 Best Planting Dates for Seeds for Statenville, Georgia

When determining the best planting dates for seeds, the date of the last spring frost is important to your success. NOTE: Our chart calculates U.S. frost dates only, based on historical data. Other factors can also influence planting dates, including soil temperature, altitude and slope of land, nearby waters, and day length. Keep records of your garden's conditions each year to plan more accurately.

  • Seeds for plants with a long growing season should be started indoors during the periods shown below.
  • Seeds for plants sown in the ground should be planted during the periods shown.
  • When no dates appear in the chart, that starting method is not recommended for the particular vegetable.
  • To start transplants, see our Best Dates to Transplant (by region).

Planting by the Moon?

Above-ground crops are planted during the light of the Moon (new to full); below-ground crops are planted during the dark of the Moon (from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again). Planting is done in the daytime; planting at night is optional!

This chart includes the most popular crops. For more information, consult your cooperative extension.

Click on the underlined crops below for free "how to" plant and grow guides!

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50% probability of frost free after March 5 (at JASPER, FL climate station).

CropStart Seeds IndoorsMoon-favorable DatesStart Seeds in the GroundMoon-favorable Dates
BeansMar 5-19Mar 5- 8
BeetsFeb 13-Mar 26Feb 13-20
BroccoliJan 9-23Jan 9Feb 13-20
Brussels sproutsJan 9-23Jan 9
CabbageJan 9-23Jan 9Feb 27-Mar 12Feb 27-Mar 8
CarrotsJan 30-Feb 13Feb 8-13
CauliflowerJan 9-23Jan 9Feb 27-Mar 12Feb 27-Mar 8
CeleryJan 9-23Jan 9
CornMar 19-26Mar 22-26
CucumbersFeb 6-20Feb 6- 7Mar 12-19
LettuceJan 23-Feb 6Jan 23-Feb 6Feb 27-Mar 19Feb 27-Mar 8
MelonsFeb 6-20Feb 6- 7Mar 19-26Mar 22-26
Onion setsFeb 6-13Feb 8-13
ParsnipsFeb 13-Mar 5Feb 13-20
PeasJan 23-Feb 6Jan 23-Feb 6
PeppersJan 9-23Jan 9
Potato tubersMar 5-19Mar 9-19
PumpkinsFeb 6-20Feb 6- 7Mar 12-19
RadishesFeb 27-Mar 12Mar 9-12
SpinachJan 23-Feb 6Jan 23-Feb 6
Squash, summerFeb 6-20Feb 6- 7Mar 12-19
Squash, winterFeb 6-20Feb 6- 7Mar 12-19
TomatoesJan 9-23Jan 9