Zone 6 Planting Calendar
Plan a USDA zone 6 garden with spring and fall planting windows from the ThriveThyme seed catalog.
Planting Calendar
- Bachelor's Button: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Black-Eyed Susan: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Columbine: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Dianthus (Pinks): spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Hollyhock: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Lupine: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Nasturtium: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Purple Coneflower: spring planting, April 1 to May 15
- Banana Pepper: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Bean: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Beefsteak Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Brandywine Heirloom Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Butternut Squash: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Cayenne Pepper: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Cherry Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Cosmos: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- French Tarragon: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Jalapeño Pepper: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Marjoram: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Morning Glory: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Oregano: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Poblano Pepper: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Pole Bean: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Pumpkin: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Roma Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Rosemary: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Sage: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Squash: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Sunflower: spring planting, April 10 to May 25
- Sweet Corn: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Thyme: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Yellow Pear Tomato: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Zinnia: spring planting, April 10 to May 20
- Acorn Squash: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Cantaloupe: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Crimson Sweet Watermelon: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Eggplant: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- English Cucumber: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Marigold: spring planting, April 15 to June 1
- Okra: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Pepper: spring planting, April 15 to May 30
- Pickling Cucumber: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Purple Opal Basil: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Sweet Potato: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Thai Basil: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Watermelon: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Yellow Summer Squash: spring planting, April 15 to May 20
- Basil: spring planting, April 20 to June 1
- Benary's Giant Zinnia: spring planting, April 20 to May 30
- Cucumber: spring planting, April 20 to May 30
- Mammoth Sunflower: spring planting, April 20 to May 30
- Crimson Clover: fall planting, August 11 to September 8
- Hairy Vetch: fall planting, August 11 to September 8
- Oats: fall planting, August 11 to September 8
- Carrot: fall planting, August 15 to September 20
- Winter Peas: fall planting, August 25 to September 15
- Apple Tree: spring planting, March 10 to April 15
- Arugula: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Beet: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Blackberry Canes: spring planting, March 10 to April 10
- Bok Choy: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Breadseed Poppy: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Broccoli: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Brussels Sprouts: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Butterhead Lettuce: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Cabbage: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Carrot: spring planting, March 10 to May 20
- Cauliflower: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Celery: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Chervil: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Chioggia Beet: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Chives: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Collard Greens: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Crimson Clover: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Dill: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Hairy Vetch: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Kale: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Kohlrabi: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Leek: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Lemon Balm: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Lettuce: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Mint: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Nantes Carrot: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Oats: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Onion: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Pansy: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Parsley: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Parsnip: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Pea: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Peach Tree: spring planting, March 10 to April 10
- Peppermint: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Radish: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Raspberry Canes: spring planting, March 10 to April 15
- Red Leaf Lettuce: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Romaine Lettuce: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Snapdragon: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Spinach: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Sugar Snap Pea: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Sweet Pea: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Swiss Chard: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Turnip: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Winter Peas: spring planting, March 10 to May 10
- Blueberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- June-Bearing Strawberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Lowbush Blueberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Northern Highbush Blueberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Pear Tree: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Rabbiteye Blueberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Strawberry: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Table Grape: spring planting, March 15 to April 15
- Asparagus: spring planting, March 20 to April 20
- Cilantro: spring planting, March 20 to May 15
- Fig Tree: spring planting, March 25 to April 30
- Breadseed Poppy: fall planting, November 10 to December 1
- Apple Tree: fall planting, October 10 to November 20
- Blackberry Canes: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Blueberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Garlic: fall planting, October 10 to November 20
- June-Bearing Strawberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Lowbush Blueberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Northern Highbush Blueberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Peach Tree: fall planting, October 10 to November 15
- Pear Tree: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Rabbiteye Blueberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Raspberry Canes: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Strawberry: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Table Grape: fall planting, October 10 to November 10
- Arugula: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Beet: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Bok Choy: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Broccoli: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Brussels Sprouts: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Butterhead Lettuce: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Cabbage: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Cauliflower: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Celery: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Chervil: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Chioggia Beet: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Chives: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Cilantro: fall planting, September 1 to October 15
- Collard Greens: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Dill: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Kale: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Kohlrabi: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Leek: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Lemon Balm: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Lettuce: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Mint: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Nantes Carrot: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Onion: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Pansy: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Parsley: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Parsnip: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Pea: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Peppermint: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Radish: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Red Leaf Lettuce: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Romaine Lettuce: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Snapdragon: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Spinach: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Sugar Snap Pea: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Swiss Chard: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Turnip: fall planting, September 1 to October 20
- Bachelor's Button: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Black-Eyed Susan: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Columbine: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Dianthus (Pinks): fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Fig Tree: fall planting, September 15 to October 15
- Hollyhock: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Lupine: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Purple Coneflower: fall planting, September 15 to October 20
- Winter Rye: fall planting, September 8 to November 3
Zone 6 Guides and Tools
- What to plant in August, zone 6
- What to plant in September, zone 6
- What to plant in October, zone 6
- What to plant in November, zone 6
- Bulb Desk: when to plant spring bulbs
- Garlic Desk
- Fall Fruit Planting Desk
- Seed Viability Check: store and test leftover seed
- Cover Crop Desk
- Frost Harvest Desk
- Garden to Bed checklist
- Harvest Storage Desk
- Fall Leaves Desk: shred leaves and make leaf mold
- Winter Mulch Desk: when to mulch and how much
- Soil Test Desk: test soil and add lime in fall
- Which herbs survive winter by zone
- How to bring rosemary indoors for winter
- When to bring basil and tender herbs indoors
- Seed-start calendar
- Succession Desk
- First frost date
- What to plant now
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