Zone 2 Vegetable Planting Calendar

Build a productive Zone 2 garden around indoor seed starting, cold-hardy vegetables, and short-season summer varieties.

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Average annual extreme minimum

−50–−40°F

MAY–JUN

Typical last spring frostLocal elevation, latitude, and microclimates can shift this period.

AUG–SEP

Typical first fall frostUse your ZIP-code frost dates and forecast for final decisions.

Zone 2A & 2BSelect your subzone for more useful timing

About 90–120 DaysA broad planning estimate with significant local variation

Season-Smart PlantingFast-maturing varieties and season-extension tools help make the most of summer.

Plan around your subzone

Choose Zone 2A or Zone 2B

Zone 2A and 2B differ by five degrees of winter minimum temperature. Zone 2B is modeled only one week earlier in spring and one week later in fall; confirm timing with local frost dates and soil temperature.

Zone 2A Planting Schedule

Start indoorsDirect sowTransplant/plant

Swipe horizontally to see later months.

Planning guidance only. Hardiness zones describe winter minimums; local frost dates and soil temperature should anchor annual vegetable planting. Give fall crops additional time because growth slows as days shorten.

Primary season in Zone 2

Start long-season crops indoors well ahead of planting.

Choose varieties suited to your actual season length and use local soil temperature, weather, and extension guidance before planting.

Second season in Zone 2

Begin cool crops early enough to mature before hard freezes.

Build in extra time as light levels change, and use protection, shade, or drainage practices appropriate to your local climate.