Guides
When to plant, sow and transplant, one crop at a time. Each guide links to its official sources.
When to plant, by crop
When to Plant Cucumbers in Zones 5-6 (2026)
When to start cucumber seeds indoors or direct-sow outside in USDA zones 5-6, based on soil warmth rather than a fixed calendar date, with a named source.
When to Plant Garlic in Zones 5-6 (2026)
When to plant garlic cloves after the first fall frost in USDA zones 5-6, and when to expect a late-June to late-July harvest, with a source.
When to Plant Peppers in Zones 5-6 (2026)
When to start pepper seeds indoors and when to transplant outside in USDA zones 5-6, based on your own last frost date, with a source.
When to Plant Potatoes in Zones 5-6 (2026)
When to plant seed potatoes in USDA zones 5-6, what soil-warmth signs to look for, and when to expect new potatoes, with a source.
When to Plant Tomatoes in Zones 5-6 (2026)
When to start tomato seeds indoors and when to transplant outside in USDA zones 5-6, based on your own last frost date, with a source.