Zone 8 Planting Calendar
Plan a USDA zone 8 garden with spring and fall planting windows from the ThriveThyme seed catalog.
Planting Calendar
- Basil: spring planting, April 1 to May 20
- Cucumber: spring planting, April 1 to May 20
- Marigold: spring planting, April 1 to May 25
- Pepper: spring planting, April 1 to May 20
- Lowbush Blueberry: spring planting, Cool-climate sites only
- Apple Tree: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Arugula: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Beet: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Blackberry Canes: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Blueberry: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Bok Choy: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Breadseed Poppy: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Broccoli: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Brussels Sprouts: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Butterhead Lettuce: spring planting, February 15 to April 15
- Cabbage: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Carrot: spring planting, February 15 to May 1
- Cauliflower: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Celery: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Chervil: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Chioggia Beet: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Chives: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Collard Greens: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Crimson Clover: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Dill: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Hairy Vetch: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- June-Bearing Strawberry: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Kale: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Kohlrabi: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Leek: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Lemon Balm: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Lettuce: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Mint: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Nantes Carrot: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Northern Highbush Blueberry: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Oats: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Onion: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Pansy: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Parsley: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Parsnip: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Pea: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Peach Tree: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Pear Tree: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Peppermint: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Rabbiteye Blueberry: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Radish: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Raspberry Canes: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Red Leaf Lettuce: spring planting, February 15 to April 15
- Romaine Lettuce: spring planting, February 15 to April 15
- Snapdragon: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Spinach: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Strawberry: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Sugar Snap Pea: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Sweet Pea: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Swiss Chard: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Table Grape: spring planting, February 15 to March 20
- Turnip: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Winter Peas: spring planting, February 15 to April 20
- Fig Tree: spring planting, February 20 to April 1
- Asparagus: spring planting, March 1 to April 1
- Bachelor's Button: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Black-Eyed Susan: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Cilantro: spring planting, March 1 to May 1
- Columbine: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Dianthus (Pinks): spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Hollyhock: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Lupine: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Nasturtium: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Purple Coneflower: spring planting, March 1 to April 30
- Cantaloupe: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Crimson Sweet Watermelon: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Eggplant: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- English Cucumber: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Okra: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Pickling Cucumber: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Sweet Potato: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Watermelon: spring planting, March 15 to May 1
- Acorn Squash: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Banana Pepper: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Bean: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Beefsteak Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Brandywine Heirloom Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Butternut Squash: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Cayenne Pepper: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Cherry Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Cosmos: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- French Tarragon: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Jalapeño Pepper: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Marjoram: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Morning Glory: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Oregano: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Poblano Pepper: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Pole Bean: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Pumpkin: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Purple Opal Basil: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Roma Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Rosemary: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Sage: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Squash: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Sunflower: spring planting, March 20 to May 15
- Sweet Corn: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Thai Basil: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Thyme: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Yellow Pear Tomato: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Yellow Summer Squash: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Zinnia: spring planting, March 20 to May 10
- Benary's Giant Zinnia: spring planting, March 25 to May 15
- Mammoth Sunflower: spring planting, March 25 to May 15
- Apple Tree: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Blackberry Canes: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Blueberry: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- June-Bearing Strawberry: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Northern Highbush Blueberry: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Peach Tree: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Pear Tree: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Rabbiteye Blueberry: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Raspberry Canes: fall planting, November 1 to December 1
- Strawberry: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Table Grape: fall planting, November 1 to December 15
- Bachelor's Button: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Black-Eyed Susan: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Columbine: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Dianthus (Pinks): fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Hollyhock: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Lupine: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Purple Coneflower: fall planting, October 1 to November 15
- Fig Tree: fall planting, October 15 to November 30
- Garlic: fall planting, October 20 to December 10
- Winter Rye: fall planting, October 4 to November 29
- Carrot: fall planting, September 1 to October 15
- Butterhead Lettuce: fall planting, September 15 to November 15
- Red Leaf Lettuce: fall planting, September 15 to November 15
- Romaine Lettuce: fall planting, September 15 to November 15
- Arugula: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Beet: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Bok Choy: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Breadseed Poppy: fall planting, September 20 to November 30
- Broccoli: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Brussels Sprouts: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Cabbage: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Cauliflower: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Celery: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Chervil: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Chioggia Beet: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Chives: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Cilantro: fall planting, September 20 to November 5
- Collard Greens: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Dill: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Flat-Leaf Parsley: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Kale: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Kohlrabi: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Leek: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Lemon Balm: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Lettuce: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Mint: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Nantes Carrot: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Onion: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Pansy: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Parsley: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Parsnip: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Pea: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Peppermint: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Radish: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Snapdragon: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Spinach: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Sugar Snap Pea: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Sweet Pea: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Swiss Chard: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Turnip: fall planting, September 20 to November 15
- Winter Peas: fall planting, September 20 to October 11
- Crimson Clover: fall planting, September 6 to October 4
- Hairy Vetch: fall planting, September 6 to October 4
- Oats: fall planting, September 6 to October 4
Zone 8 Guides and Tools
- What to plant in February, zone 8
- What to plant in March, zone 8
- What to plant in August, zone 8
- What to plant in September, zone 8
- What to plant in October, zone 8
- What to plant in November, zone 8
- What to plant in December, zone 8
- 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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