Spring Vegetable Planting Chart

Posted by Sally Odum Feb 20, 2007

Many of the vegetable plants given below can be planted in the fall as well. These are cool season vegetables. Fall planting times will be given in a separate chart. Use this as a basic guideline, but consider your gardening zone and consult a regional vegetable planting guide. There can be microclimates within larger climates too, so consider your particular area. Often asking at your local county extension or gardening center will get you quick answers about what it is safe to plant, and when. If it is still too cold and early to plant in your area, pass the time getting your garden plot ready with amendments and tilling. If you want to get a headstart on warm season vegetables, you can start seeds indoors, in greenhouses, or in cold frames.

Vegetable Seed or Plant * Planting Time * Depth * Distance between Plants* Between Rows

Beet....................................Feb 15-Apr.1.................1/2-1".......................2 in..............................12-18"

Broccoli (plants)..............Feb 15-Mar.15................1-2"..........................18 in...........................24-30"

Cabbage (plants)............Feb 1-Apr. 1...................2-4"..........................12 in............................24-30"

Carrot................................Feb 1-Mar 1.....................1/2"...........................2 in.............................14-24"

Cauliflower (seeds)........Feb 1-Mar 1.....................1/2"..........................18 in...........................30-36"

Cauliflower (plants)........Mar 1-Mar 15...................1-2"..........................18 in...........................30-36"

Endive...............................Feb 1-Mar 15...................1/2"..........................12 in............................12-24"

Garden Peas..................Feb 1-Mar 1.......................2".............................2-3 in...........................18-30"

Kohlrabi...........................Feb 15-Apr 15..................1/2"............................4 in..............................18-24"

Leaf Lettuce....................Feb 15-Apr 1.....................1/4-1/2"....................4 in..............................12-18"

Head Lettuce..................Feb 15-Mar 15..................1/4-1/2"....................12 in............................18-24"

Mustard...........................Feb 1-Apr 1........................1/2"............................2 in.............................12-18"

Onion Sets.....................Feb 1-Mar 15.....................1/2"............................4 in..............................12-24"

Potato (Irish)..................Mar 1-May 15.....................4-6"...........................10 in............................36-42"

Radish............................Feb 1-Apr 15......................1/2"...........................1 in...............................6-12"

Spinach...........................Feb 1-Mar 15.....................1/2"...........................4 in...............................12-14"