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Planting Calendar for Oakdale, MN

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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 October 5 (at ST PAUL, MN climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Aug 17-Sep 21
Moon Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jul 13-Aug 10
Moon Jul 13-23, Aug 10
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Jul 27-Aug 17
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jul 6-13
Moon Jul 6-10
Frost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jun 15-29
Moon Jun 25-29
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jul 6-13
Moon Jul 6-10
Frost Jul 27-Aug 3
Moon Jul 27-Aug 3
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Jul 20-27
Moon Jul 20-23
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jun 29-Jul 6
Moon Jun 29-Jul 6
Frost Jul 13-20
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jul 13-Aug 10
Moon Jul 24-Aug 9
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jul 6-20
Moon Jul 6-10
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Oct 19-Nov 2
Moon Oct 19-20
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Jul 20-Aug 3
Moon Jul 24-Aug 3
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Aug 3-24
Moon Aug 3-9, Aug 23-24
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Aug 3-24
Moon Aug 3-9, Aug 23-24
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Aug 24-Sep 7
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Aug 17-Sep 7
Moon Aug 23-Sep 7
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Jul 27-Aug 10
Moon Jul 27-Aug 9
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Aug 3-17
Moon Aug 10-17
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on May 1 (at ST PAUL, MN climate station, elevation 898 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
Sep 7
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 17-26
May 1
BasilFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Aug 24
BeetsN/AFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 17-26
Frost Apr 3-10
May 15
Bell PeppersFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 27-Mar 5
Frost May 15-22
N/AJul 13
Bok ChoyFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 15-22
Jun 12
BroccoliFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
Aug 3
Brussels SproutsFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
Jun 29
CabbageFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 8
CantaloupesFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1-12
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jun 29
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 13-17
Jul 27
CauliflowerFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 27-May 8
N/AJul 20
CeleryFrost Feb 5-19
Moon Feb 5-12
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost May 1
Moon May 1
Jul 27
ChivesFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Aug 10
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost May 1-15
Moon May 1-12
May 22
CollardsFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Jul 27
CucumbersFrost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost May 15-22
Jul 27
DillN/AN/AFrost Apr 24-May 15
Moon Apr 27-May 12
Aug 10
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost May 15-22
Jun 29
EggplantsFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost May 15-22
N/AJul 27
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
FennelFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1-12
Jul 20
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost May 8-29
Moon May 8-12, May 26-29
Jul 27
Honeydew MelonsFrost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 15-22
Jul 6
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 27-Mar 5
Frost May 15-22
N/A
KaleFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
KohlrabiFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
LeeksFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 27-Mar 5
Frost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
N/AJun 22
LettuceFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3-12
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Jul 27
OnionsN/AFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 13-17
N/AJun 29
OreganoFrost Feb 19-Mar 20
Moon Feb 27-Mar 14
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
N/AJul 27
ParsleyFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 27-Mar 5
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost Apr 3-May 8
Moon Apr 3-12, Apr 27-May 8
Jul 20
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-10
Jun 29
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-25
PeasN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 13-17
Jul 27
PumpkinsFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 15-22
Jun 22
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-10
Aug 10
RosemaryFrost Feb 5-19
Moon Feb 5-12
Frost May 15-22
N/AAug 10
SageFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
N/AJul 20
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 13-17
Jun 29
SpinachFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost Apr 3-10
Moon Apr 3-10
May 15
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
Jul 20
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 15-29
Moon May 15-25
Jun 22
Swiss ChardFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 27-May 1
Frost Apr 10-May 1
Moon Apr 10-12, Apr 27-May 1
May 15
ThymeFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 27-Mar 5
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
N/AJul 13
TomatillosFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 29-Apr 3
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 26-29
N/AJul 20
TomatoesFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5-14
Frost May 15-22
N/AJul 6
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 3-10
Sep 7
WatermelonsFrost Apr 10-24
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 15-22
Frost May 8-15
Moon May 8-12
Jul 6
Winter SquashFrost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost May 15-22
Jun 15
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Apr 10-17
Moon Apr 10-12
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 8-12
Frost May 15-22
Aug 3
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