Zone 3 Planting Calendar
Plan a USDA zone 3 garden with spring and fall planting windows from the ThriveThyme seed catalog.
Planting Calendar
- Apple Tree: spring planting, April 10 to May 10
- Arugula: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Beet: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Bok Choy: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Breadseed Poppy: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Broccoli: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Brussels Sprouts: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Butterhead Lettuce: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Cabbage: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Cauliflower: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Celery: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Chervil: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Chioggia Beet: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Chives: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Collard Greens: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Dill: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Kale: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Kohlrabi: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Leek: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Lemon Balm: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Lettuce: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Mint: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Nantes Carrot: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Onion: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Pansy: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Parsley: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Parsnip: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Pea: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Peppermint: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Radish: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Red Leaf Lettuce: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Romaine Lettuce: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Snapdragon: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Spinach: spring planting, April 10 to May 25
- Sugar Snap Pea: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Sweet Pea: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Swiss Chard: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Turnip: spring planting, April 10 to May 30
- Carrot: spring planting, April 15 to June 10
- Raspberry Canes: spring planting, April 15 to May 15
- Asparagus: spring planting, April 20 to May 15
- Blueberry: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Cilantro: spring planting, April 20 to June 1
- June-Bearing Strawberry: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Lowbush Blueberry: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Northern Highbush Blueberry: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Pear Tree: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Strawberry: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Table Grape: spring planting, April 20 to May 20
- Arugula: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Beet: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Bok Choy: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Breadseed Poppy: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Broccoli: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Brussels Sprouts: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Butterhead Lettuce: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Cabbage: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Cauliflower: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Celery: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Chervil: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Chioggia Beet: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Chives: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Cilantro: fall planting, August 15 to September 15
- Collard Greens: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Dill: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Kale: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Kohlrabi: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Leek: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Lemon Balm: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Lettuce: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Mint: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Nantes Carrot: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Onion: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Pansy: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Parsley: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Parsnip: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Pea: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Peppermint: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Radish: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Red Leaf Lettuce: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Romaine Lettuce: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Snapdragon: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Spinach: fall planting, August 15 to September 20
- Sugar Snap Pea: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Sweet Pea: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Swiss Chard: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Turnip: fall planting, August 15 to September 30
- Blackberry Canes: spring planting, Cold-hardy varieties only to Cold-hardy varieties only
- Peach Tree: spring planting, Cold-hardy varieties only to Cold-hardy varieties only
- Fig Tree: spring planting, Container only to Container only
- Carrot: fall planting, July 25 to August 20
- Garlic: spring planting, March 10 to April 20
- Bachelor's Button: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Banana Pepper: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Bean: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Beefsteak Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Black-Eyed Susan: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Brandywine Heirloom Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Butternut Squash: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Cayenne Pepper: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Cherry Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Columbine: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Cosmos: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Dianthus (Pinks): spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- French Tarragon: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Hollyhock: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Jalapeño Pepper: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Lupine: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Marjoram: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Morning Glory: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Nasturtium: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Oregano: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Poblano Pepper: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Pole Bean: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Pumpkin: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Purple Coneflower: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Roma Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Rosemary: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Sage: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Squash: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Sunflower: spring planting, May 1 to June 5
- Sweet Corn: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Thyme: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Yellow Pear Tomato: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Zinnia: spring planting, May 1 to June 1
- Acorn Squash: spring planting, May 10 to June 5
- Basil: spring planting, May 10 to June 15
- Benary's Giant Zinnia: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Cantaloupe: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Crimson Sweet Watermelon: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Cucumber: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Eggplant: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- English Cucumber: spring planting, May 10 to June 5
- Mammoth Sunflower: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Marigold: spring planting, May 10 to June 15
- Okra: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Pickling Cucumber: spring planting, May 10 to June 5
- Purple Opal Basil: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Sweet Potato: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Thai Basil: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Watermelon: spring planting, May 10 to June 10
- Yellow Summer Squash: spring planting, May 10 to June 5
- Pepper: spring planting, May 5 to June 10
- Rabbiteye Blueberry: spring planting, Not recommended to Not recommended
- Apple Tree: fall planting, September 15 to October 15