Planting windows for Grant
Computed from Grant's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-5 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Transplant | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍅 Tomatoes | Apr 20 – May 4 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 | — |
| 🫑 Peppers | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Jun 29 – Jul 6 | — |
| 🥬 Lettuce | May 4 – May 18 | May 18 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 15 |
| 🫛 Peas | — | — | May 4 – May 18 |
| 🥕 Carrots | — | — | May 25 – Jun 15 |
| 🥦 Broccoli | Apr 27 – May 11 | May 25 – Jun 8 | — |
| 🥬 Kale | May 4 – May 18 | May 18 – Jun 1 | May 18 – Jun 1 |
| 🥒 Cucumbers | May 18 – May 25 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 |
| 🥒 Zucchini | May 18 – May 25 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 |
| 🫘 Green Beans (Bush) | — | — | Jun 22 – Jun 29 |
| 🌽 Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 22 – Jun 29 |
| 🌿 Basil | May 4 – May 18 | Jun 22 – Jun 29 | Jun 29 – Jul 6 |
| 🧄 Garlic | — | — | Fall: Jul 29 – Aug 26 |
Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Grant's dates automatically after a lookup.
Reading the season in Grant
At about 86 frost-free days, Grant rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.