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Planting Calendar for Barberton, OH

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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-seasons 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 Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 30 (at AKRON FULTON INTL AP, OH climate station, elevation 1043 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 4-19
Frost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
Sep 24
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 24-30
Apr 30
BasilFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
Frost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
Sep 10
BeetsN/AFrost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 24-30
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 2-7
May 14
Bell PeppersFrost Feb 19-Mar 4
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
N/AJul 30
Bok ChoyFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Jun 11
BroccoliFrost Mar 4-19
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
Aug 20
Brussels SproutsFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
Jul 16
CabbageFrost Mar 4-19
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
Jul 9
CantaloupesFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Frost May 7-14
Moon May 7-14
Jul 16
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-16
Moon Apr 2-7
Aug 13
CauliflowerFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 23-May 7
Moon Apr 23
N/AAug 13
CeleryFrost Feb 5-19
Moon Feb 9-19
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 30
Aug 13
ChivesFrost Mar 4-19
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Aug 27
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
May 21
CollardsFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Aug 13
CucumbersFrost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Aug 13
DillN/AN/AFrost Apr 23-May 14
Moon Apr 23, May 8-14
Aug 27
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Jul 16
EggplantsFrost Mar 4-19
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
N/AAug 13
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
FennelFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost May 7-14
Moon May 7-14
Frost Apr 30-May 14
Moon May 7-14
Aug 6
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost May 7-28
Moon May 7-23
Aug 13
Honeydew MelonsFrost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Jul 23
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Feb 19-Mar 4
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
N/A
KaleFrost Mar 4-19
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
KohlrabiFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
LeeksFrost Feb 19-Mar 4
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
N/AJul 9
LettuceFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Apr 2-16
Moon Apr 8-16
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Frost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
Aug 13
OnionsN/AFrost Apr 2-16
Moon Apr 2-7
N/AJul 16
OreganoFrost Feb 19-Mar 19
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
N/AAug 13
ParsleyFrost Feb 19-Mar 4
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost Apr 2-May 7
Moon Apr 8-23
Aug 6
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 2-7
Jul 16
PeasN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-16
Moon Apr 2-7
Aug 13
PumpkinsFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Jul 9
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 2-7
Aug 27
RosemaryFrost Feb 5-19
Moon Feb 9-19
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
N/AAug 27
SageFrost Mar 4-19
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
N/AAug 6
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-16
Moon Apr 2-7
Jul 16
SpinachFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 8-9
May 14
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
Aug 6
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 14-28
Moon May 24-28
Jul 9
Swiss ChardFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost Apr 16-30
Moon Apr 16-23
Frost Apr 9-30
Moon Apr 9-23
May 14
ThymeFrost Feb 19-Mar 4
Moon Feb 19-24
Frost May 7-14
Moon May 7-14
N/AJul 30
TomatillosFrost Mar 19-Apr 2
Moon Mar 19-25
Frost May 14-28
Moon May 14-23
N/AAug 6
TomatoesFrost Mar 4-19
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
N/AJul 23
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 2-9
Moon Apr 2-7
Sep 24
WatermelonsFrost Apr 9-23
Moon Apr 9-23
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Frost May 7-14
Moon May 7-14
Jul 23
Winter SquashFrost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Jul 2
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Apr 9-16
Moon Apr 9-16
Frost May 7-21
Moon May 7-21
Frost May 14-21
Moon May 14-21
Aug 20

Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on October 22 (at AKRON FULTON INTL AP, OH climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 3-Oct 8
Moon Sep 3-17, Oct 2-8
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jul 30-Aug 27
Moon Jul 30-Aug 3, Aug 20-27
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 13-Sep 3
Moon Aug 13-19, Sep 2-3
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jul 23-30
Frost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-19
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jul 2-16
Moon Jul 5-16
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jul 23-30
Frost Aug 13-20
Moon Aug 13-19
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 6-13
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 16-23
Moon Jul 16-21
Frost Jul 30-Aug 6
Moon Aug 4-6
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jul 30-Aug 27
Moon Aug 4-19
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jul 23-Aug 6
Moon Aug 4-6
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 4-18
Moon Nov 16-18
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 6-19
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-19
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Aug 20-Sep 10
Moon Sep 2-10
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Aug 20-Sep 10
Moon Sep 2-10
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-19
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 10-24
Moon Sep 18-24
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 3-24
Moon Sep 3-17
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Aug 20-Sep 3
Moon Aug 20-Sep 1
N/A50Frost-tolerant
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