If you're like me, you're always googling when to start seeds indoors versus when to plant outside, and when you should be expecting your harvests. I finally got fed up of always having to google these things and made my own little Gardening Zone 7A Planting Calendar. I thought it would be helpful to some of you out there in Zone 7A climates as well, so I made it a little bit fancy, and am sharing it right here on the blog!
We're just in time for growing season this year, with some of the seed starting happening in just a few weeks! Click the image for the calendar, and it will open in a larger window where you can download the PDF file, or just bookmark this post so you never have to Google again. (While you're at it, you might as well just bookmark The Joy Blog, that way you'll never miss a post.)
Happy planting, everyone!
Such a lovely blog! Looks like we live in the same zone. I've toyed with gardening a bit, but this year I'm taking it more seriously. So glad I found your blog and can follow along with your more seasoned experience!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good luck with your garden this year, I hope you find my site helpful.
DeleteHi Lana
ReplyDeleteAre you still active with Your blog? It looks like a great one, but I could not follow You on Biogloven ( Page Not Found error ) Well Thank You and have a great day
I keep everything running, but have been slowing down with posts. Maybe I'll put some new content out this winter. :) Thanks for following,
DeleteDoes this calendar apply to any year? I.E. . . . 2021?
ReplyDeleteYep. Just watch for frost dates and adjust as needed. Sometime there's a late frost, and putting tender summer plants in the ground will be better to wait until after.
DeleteI live in 7A but my avg last frost is March. Where'd May come from?
ReplyDeleteI'm in the intermountain west of the US. Elevation can have an effect on frost dates. We're at almost 5,000 ft.
DeleteThank you for this material
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to find specific info for 7A so thank you so much...very helpful
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I just found this, it's saving my life - haha! Do you have one for herbs? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSadly no, but I would recommend not planting them out until it's not going to freeze. Perennials will still likely be tender, and waiting till after frosts helps them not slow down, plus they'll establish all summer long before winter and annuals can't handle the cold.
DeleteWhat about starting berries??
ReplyDeleteBare roots can go in as soon as you find them in stores, often late winter or super early spring. Just follow the planting instructions. If they're not bare roots, wait until after frosts.
DeleteIf you live in Union County Georgia do not plant your warm weather crops until week after Memorial Day. Potatoes can be planted two weeks prior to Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the intermountain west of the US. Elevation can have an effect on frost dates. We're at almost 5,000 ft.
DeleteI have started my vegetables inside and I am building a raised bed with a greenhouse cover. Can I plant my seedlings outside sooner than the scheduled time because of my cover for the bed? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIf the weather conditions under your greenhouse covers is what it would be according to the timelines then yes! Many people do this to extend the season.
DeleteI have a question. I have started my seeds inside and I am building a raised garden bed with a greenhouse cover. Can I plant my seedlings outside sooner than the scheduled time? Thank you.
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