Zone 7 Vegetable Planting Calendar

Plan spring and fall gardens with schedules built for Zone 7A and 7B. See when to start seeds indoors, direct sow, and transplant each crop.

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Average annual extreme minimum

0–10°F

APR

Typical last spring frostLocal dates vary by elevation and microclimate.

OCT–NOV

Typical first fall frostUse your local forecast for final planting decisions.

Zone 7A & 7BSelect your subzone for more useful timing

Long Growing SeasonWarm crops plus a strong fall garden

Second-Season PlantingRestart brassicas and greens in summer

Plan around your subzone

Choose Zone 7A or Zone 7B

Zone 7B generally warms a little earlier in spring and stays mild a little later in fall. These broad windows should still be adjusted for your exact frost dates and current weather.

Zone 7A Planting Schedule

Start indoorsDirect sowTransplant/plant

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Planning guidance only. Soil temperature, weather, elevation, variety maturity, and protection such as row cover can move these windows.

Spring in Zone 7

Start cool crops early, then wait for warm soil.

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, peppers, and tomatoes benefit from indoor starts. Beans, corn, cucumbers, squash, melons, and okra should wait for settled warmth.

Fall in Zone 7

Use summer to prepare the second season.

Start fall brassicas indoors in early to midsummer, then direct sow roots and greens as temperatures begin to ease. Give fall crops extra time because growth slows with shorter days.