Earliest Planting Dates for RVACG
Based on the last average light frost date of May 8

March 27

When Soil Temperature Goes above 45 F.

Garlic  (May be planted in the Fall also)

Potatoes
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April 3

May 8

Broccoli                                       Cabbage
Kale                                              Peas
​Spinach
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Beans, Bush                                   Beans, Pole
Corn                                                Kohrabi
Leeks                                               Parsnips
Squash, Summer                           ​Tomatoes
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April 10

​May 15

​Cauliflower                                Celery
Lettuce, Head                             Lettuce, Leaf
​Onion
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​Cucumber
​Okra

April 17

​May 22

Beet                                            Bok Choy
Carrots                                       Radishes
​Swiss Chard
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Eggplant                                           Melons
Peppers                                             Pumpkin
​Squash, Winter

April 30

Brussel Sprouts
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Note:  Any plants like Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower or Lettuce planted using these dates may need protection from frosts until the last average LIGHT frost date of May 8.

• Light freeze: 29° to 32°F (1.7° to 0°C)—tender plants are killed.
• Moderate freeze: 25° to 28°F (3.9° to -2.2°C)—widely destructive to most vegetation.
• Severe freeze: 24°F (-4.4°C) and colder—heavy damage to most garden plants.
  
  

Thank you to Wid for putting this chart together.