Planting Calendar for FPO, AE

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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.

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're 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 also 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.

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 can 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 tempertures, 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.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

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 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

Based on Frost Dates

Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Seedlings
Start Seeds or Start Seeds Last Date to
Crop Indoors Transplants Outdoors Plant

Jan 5- Feb 9- Feb 2- 9 Feb 2

Arugula 19 23

N/A N/A Feb 16- Mar 1

Asparagus Mar 1

Jan 19- Mar Mar 15- Jan 19

Basil Feb 2 15-29 29

N/A Feb Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Beets 16-Mar 1

Dec 22- Mar N/A Dec 8

Bell Peppers Jan 5 15-22

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 Based on Frost Dates
Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Seedlings
Start Seeds or Start Seeds Last Date to
Crop Indoors Transplants Outdoors Plant

Jan 19- Mar Mar 15- Apr 12

Bok Choy Feb 2 15-22 22

Jan 5- Feb Feb 2- 9 Dec 29

Broccoli 19 16-Mar 1

Jan 19- Feb Feb 2- 9 Nov 24

Brussels Sprouts Feb 2 16-Mar 1

Jan 5- Feb Feb 2- 9 Nov 17

Cabbage 19 16-Mar 1

Feb 9- Mar 1- Mar 8-15 Nov 24

Cantaloupes 23 15

N/A N/A Feb 2-16 Dec 22

Carrots

Jan 19- Feb N/A Dec 22

Cauliflower Feb 2 23-Mar 8

Dec 8- Mar 8- Mar 1 Dec 22

Celery 22 22

Jan 5- Feb 9- Feb 9-16 Jan 5

Chives 19 16

N/A N/A Mar 1-15 Mar 22

Cilantro (Coriander)

Jan 19- Feb Feb 9-16 Dec 22

Collards Feb 2 16-Mar 1

N/A N/A Mar 15- Dec 15

Corn 29

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 Based on Frost Dates

Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Seedlings
Start Seeds or Start Seeds Last Date to
Crop Indoors Transplants Outdoors Plant

Feb 9- Mar 8- Mar 15- Dec 22

Cucumbers 16 22 22

N/A N/A Feb 23- Jan 5

Dill Mar 15

N/A N/A Mar 15- Nov 24

Dry Beans 22

Jan 5- Mar N/A Dec 22

Eggplants 19 15-22

Fava Beans (Broad N/A N/A Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Beans)

N/A N/A Mar 8-29 Dec 22

Green Beans

Dec 22- Mar N/A

Jalapeño Peppers Jan 5 15-22

Jan 5- Feb Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Kale 19 16-Mar 1

Jan 19- Feb 9- Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Kohlrabi Feb 2 16

Jan 19- Feb 9- Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Lettuce Feb 2 16

Feb 2- Mar Mar 15- Dec 22

Okra 16 15-22 29

N/A Feb 2- N/A Nov 24

Onion Sets 16

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 Based on Frost Dates
Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Seedlings
Start Seeds or Start Seeds Last Date to
Crop Indoors Transplants Outdoors Plant

Dec 22- Mar 8- N/A Dec 22

Oregano Jan 19 22

Dec 22- Mar 8- Feb 2- Dec 15

Parsley Jan 5 22 Mar 8

N/A N/A Feb 2- 9 Nov 24

Parsnips

N/A N/A Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Peas

N/A N/A Feb 2-16 Dec 22

Potatoes

Feb 9- Mar Mar 15- Nov 17

Pumpkins 23 15-22 22

N/A N/A Feb 2- 9 Jan 5

Radishes

Dec 8- Mar N/A Jan 5

Rosemary 22 15-22

Jan 5- Mar 8- N/A Dec 15

Sage 19 22

Jan 19- Feb 9- Feb 2- 9 Mar 15

Spinach Feb 2 16

N/A N/A Mar 15- Nov 17

Sweet Potatoes 29

Jan 19- Feb Feb 9- Mar 15

Swiss Chard Feb 2 16-Mar 1 Mar 1

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 Based on Frost Dates

Based on Moon Dates

Plant
Seedlings
Start Seeds or Start Seeds Last Date to
Crop Indoors Transplants Outdoors Plant

Dec 22- Mar 8- N/A Dec 8

Thyme Jan 5 15

Jan 19- Mar N/A Dec 15

Tomatillos Feb 2 15-29

Jan 5- Mar N/A Dec 1

Tomatoes 19 15-22

N/A N/A Feb 2- 9 Feb 2

Turnips

Feb 9- Mar Mar 8-15 Dec 1

Watermelons 23 15-22

Feb 9- Mar 8- Mar 15- Nov 10

Winter Squash 16 22 22

Feb 9- Mar 8- Mar 15- Dec 29

Zucchini and
Summer Squash 16 22 22

CHRISTIANSTED FT, VI climate station, elevation 29 feet.

Frost is infrequent in your area. Because of this, the following dates are only guidelines; you
may be able to start seeds earlier and grow crops that extend later into fall.

Planting Dates for Fall

CHRISTIANSTED
FT, VI climate
station.
Frost is
infrequent in your
area, which
means that your
growing season

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may not typically
be restricted by
fall frosts.

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