Recommended planting dates
for winter vegetables.*
Crop Planting date Planting method
Beet July 15 Seed
Broccoli June Transplant or seed
July
Brussels sprouts July 10–15 Transplant
Cabbage, extra early June Transplant or seed
July 15–August 1
Cabbage, late May 20–June 25 Transplant or seed
Carrot July 15 Seed
Celeriac June Transplant
Celery June 1–July 15 Transplant
Chinese cabbage July 1–15 Seed
Collard July 15 Seed
Corn salad September Seed
Fava bean September; February 1–March 31 Seed
Kale June Transplant or seed
July 20–August 10
Kohlrabi June Transplant or seed
July 20–August 10
Lettuce, head To July 15 Transplant or seed
Lettuce, leaf To August 10 and Transplant or seed December–January
Mustard August 15–October 10 Seed
Onion, bulbing August 1 Sets
Onion, multiplier September Sets
Parsnip May 15–June 15 Seed
Rutabaga July 10–31 Seed
Spinach August 1–15 Transplant or seed
Swiss chard June–July Seed
Turnip August Seed