The average planting date is the average date to transplant outdoors in each state. Click the read more button for more detailed info on planting time, first/last frost dates, tools, and tips for your state.
In some areas, the growing season is too short to get ripe produce from some crops. In these cases, a greenhouse or fabric covers will help extend the season.
For other places, high temperatures can cause problems for certain crops. In those cases, it may be necessary to have shade cover to get the right growing conditions in the summer.
| State | Average Planting Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | April 15 | Read More |
| Alaska | June 1 | Read More |
| Arizona | March 15 | Read More |
| Arkansas | April 15 | Read More |
| California | April 1 | Read More |
| Colorado | May 1 | Read More |
| Connecticut | May 15 | Read More |
| Delaware | May 1 | Read More |
| Florida | February 15 | Read More |
| Georgia | April 15 | Read More |
| Hawaii | Year-round | Read More |
| Idaho | May 10 | Read More |
| Illinois | May 1 | Read More |
| Indiana | May 1 | Read More |
| Iowa | May 5 | Read More |
| Kansas | April 15 | Read More |
| Kentucky | April 15 | Read More |
| Louisiana | April 1 | Read More |
| Maine | May 25 | Read More |
| Maryland | May 1 | Read More |
| Massachusetts | May 20 | Read More |
| Michigan | May 10 | Read More |
| Minnesota | May 15 | Read More |
| Mississippi | April 15 | Read More |
| Missouri | May 1 | Read More |
| Montana | June 1 | Read More |
| Nebraska | May 10 | Read More |
| Nevada | April 20 | Read More |
| New Hampshire | May 25 | Read More |
| New Jersey | May 10 | Read More |
| New Mexico | May 1 | Read More |
| New York | May 20 | Read More |
| North Carolina | May 1 | Read More |
| North Dakota | May 20 | Read More |
| Ohio | May 5 | Read More |
| Oklahoma | April 25 | Read More |
| Oregon | May 10 | Read More |
| Pennsylvania | May 10 | Read More |
| Rhode Island | May 25 | Read More |
| South Carolina | April 15 | Read More |
| South Dakota | May 20 | Read More |
| Tennessee | May 1 | Read More |
| Texas | April 10 | Read More |
| Utah | May 20 | Read More |
| Vermont | May 25 | Read More |
| Virginia | May 1 | Read More |
| Washington | May 10 | Read More |
| West Virginia | May 10 | Read More |
| Wisconsin | May 15 | Read More |
| Wyoming | June 1 | Read More |
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about creating high-quality soil by utilizing household compost. View Author page
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