Planting windows for Madison 2SE
Computed from Madison 2SE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-4 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Transplant | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍅 Tomatoes | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | May 12 – May 19 | — |
| 🫑 Peppers | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | May 19 – May 26 | — |
| 🥬 Lettuce | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – May 5 |
| 🫛 Peas | — | — | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| 🥕 Carrots | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 |
| 🥦 Broccoli | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | — |
| 🥬 Kale | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| 🥒 Cucumbers | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 19 | May 12 – May 19 |
| 🥒 Zucchini | Apr 7 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 19 | May 12 – May 19 |
| 🫘 Green Beans (Bush) | — | — | May 12 – May 19 |
| 🌽 Sweet Corn | — | — | May 12 – May 19 |
| 🌿 Basil | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | May 12 – May 19 | May 19 – May 26 |
| 🧄 Garlic | — | — | Fall: Aug 19 – Sep 16 |
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 Madison 2SE's dates automatically after a lookup.
Reading the season in Madison 2SE
At about 148 frost-free days, Madison 2SE 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.