Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (2024)

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues. For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed.

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage.

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil!

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guidefor more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible.

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Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (1)

Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on October 19 (at PURCELLVILLE, VA climate station).
CropPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (2) Based on Frost Dates
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (3) Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (4) Aug 31-Oct 5
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (5) Sep 2-17
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (6) Jul 27-Aug 24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (7) Jul 27-Aug 3, Aug 20-24
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (8) Aug 10-31
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (9) Aug 10-19
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (10) Jul 20-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (11) Jul 20-21
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (12) Aug 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (13) Aug 10-19
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (14) Jun 29-Jul 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (15) Jul 5-13
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbagePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (16) Jul 20-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (17) Jul 20-21
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (18) Aug 10-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (19) Aug 10-17
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (20) Aug 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (21) Aug 3
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (22) Jul 13-20
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (23) Jul 13-20
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (24) Jul 27-Aug 3
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (25) Jul 27-Aug 24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (26) Aug 4-19
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (27) Jul 20-Aug 3
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (28) Jul 20-21
N/A80Tender
GarlicPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (29) Nov 2-15
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (30) Aug 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (31) Aug 4-17
N/A55Tender
KalePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (32) Aug 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (33) Aug 10-19
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (34) Aug 17-Sep 7
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (35) Aug 17-19, Sep 2-7
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettucePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (36) Aug 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (37) Aug 10-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (38) Aug 17-Sep 7
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (39) Aug 17-19, Sep 2-7
N/A45Tender
PeasPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (40) Aug 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (41) Aug 10-19
N/A55Tender
RadishesPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (42) Sep 7-21
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (43) Sep 18-21
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (44) Aug 31-Sep 21
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (45) Sep 2-17
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (46) Aug 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (47) Aug 10-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (48) Aug 17-31
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (49) Aug 20-31
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 24 (at PURCELLVILLE, VA climate station, elevation 508 feet).
CropPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (50) Based on Frost Dates
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (51) Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (52) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (53) Apr 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (54) Apr 8-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (55) Mar 27-Apr 3
Sep 21
AsparagusN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (56) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (57) Apr 24
Apr 24
BasilPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (58) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (59) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (60) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (61) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (62) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (63) May 8-22
Sep 7
BeetsN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (64) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (65) Apr 24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (66) Mar 27-Apr 3
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (67) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
Bell PeppersPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (68) Feb 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (69) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (70) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (71) May 8-15
N/AJul 27
Bok ChoyPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (72) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (73) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (74) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (75) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (76) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (77) May 8-15
Jun 5
BroccoliPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (78) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (79) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (80) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (81) Mar 27-Apr 3
Aug 17
Brussels SproutsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (82) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (83) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (84) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (85) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (86) Mar 27-Apr 3
Jul 13
CabbagePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (87) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (88) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (89) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (90) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 1
CantaloupesPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (91) Apr 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (92) Apr 8-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (93) Apr 24-May 8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (94) May 7-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (95) May 1-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (96) May 7-8
Jul 13
CarrotsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (97) Mar 27-Apr 10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (98) Mar 27-Apr 7
Aug 10
CauliflowerPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (99) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (100) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (101) Apr 17-May 1
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (102) Apr 17-23
N/AAug 3
CeleryPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (103) Jan 30-Feb 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (104) Feb 9-13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (105) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (106) May 7-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (107) Apr 24
Aug 10
ChivesPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (108) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (109) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (110) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (111) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (112) Apr 8-10
Aug 24
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (113) Apr 24-May 8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (114) May 7-8
May 15
CollardsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (115) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (116) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (117) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (118) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (119) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (120) Apr 8-10
Aug 10
CucumbersPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (121) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (122) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (123) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (124) May 7-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (125) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (126) May 8-15
Aug 10
DillN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (127) Apr 17-May 8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (128) Apr 17-23, May 7-8
Aug 24
Dry BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (129) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (130) May 8-15
Jul 13
EggplantsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (131) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (132) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (133) May 8-15
N/AAug 10
Fava BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (134) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
FennelPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (135) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (136) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (137) May 1-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (138) May 7-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (139) Apr 24-May 8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (140) May 7-8
Aug 3
Green BeansN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (141) May 1-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (142) May 7-22
Aug 10
Honeydew MelonsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (143) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (144) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (145) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (146) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (147) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (148) May 8-15
Jul 20
Jalapeño PeppersPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (149) Feb 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (150) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (151) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (152) May 8-15
N/A
KalePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (153) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (154) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (155) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (156) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
KohlrabiPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (157) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (158) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (159) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (160) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (161) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
LeeksPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (162) Feb 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (163) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (164) Apr 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (165) Apr 8-17
N/AJul 6
LettucePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (166) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (167) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (168) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (169) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (170) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (171) Mar 27-Apr 10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (172) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (173) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (174) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (175) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (176) May 8-22
Aug 10
OnionsN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (177) Mar 27-Apr 10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (178) Mar 27-Apr 7
N/AJul 13
OreganoPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (179) Feb 13-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (180) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (181) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (182) May 7-15
N/AAug 10
ParsleyPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (183) Feb 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (184) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (185) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (186) May 7-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (187) Mar 27-May 1
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (188) Apr 8-23
Aug 3
ParsnipsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (189) Mar 27-Apr 3
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (190) Mar 27-Apr 3
Jul 13
PeanutsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (191) May 15-29
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (192) May 24-29
PeasN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (193) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
PotatoesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (194) Mar 27-Apr 10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (195) Mar 27-Apr 7
Aug 10
PumpkinsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (196) Apr 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (197) Apr 8-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (198) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (199) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (200) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (201) May 8-15
Jul 6
RadishesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (202) Mar 27-Apr 3
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (203) Mar 27-Apr 3
Aug 24
RosemaryPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (204) Jan 30-Feb 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (205) Feb 9-13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (206) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (207) May 8-15
N/AAug 24
SagePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (208) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (209) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (210) May 7-15
N/AAug 3
SalsifyN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (211) Mar 27-Apr 10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (212) Mar 27-Apr 7
Jul 13
SpinachPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (213) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (214) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (215) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (216) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (217) Mar 27-Apr 3
May 8
Sweet CornN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (218) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (219) May 8-22
Aug 3
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (220) May 8-22
Jul 6
Swiss ChardPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (221) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (222) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (223) Apr 10-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (224) Apr 10-23
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (225) Apr 3-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (226) Apr 8-23
May 8
ThymePlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (227) Feb 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (228) Feb 13-24
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (229) May 1-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (230) May 7-8
N/AJul 27
TomatillosPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (231) Mar 13-27
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (232) Mar 13-25
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (233) May 8-22
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (234) May 8-22
N/AAug 3
TomatoesPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (235) Feb 27-Mar 13
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (236) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (237) May 8-15
N/AJul 20
TurnipsN/AN/APlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (238) Mar 27-Apr 3
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (239) Mar 27-Apr 3
Sep 21
WatermelonsPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (240) Apr 3-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (241) Apr 8-17
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (242) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (243) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (244) May 1-8
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (245) May 7-8
Jul 20
Winter SquashPlanting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (246) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (247) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (248) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (249) May 7-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (250) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (251) May 8-15
Jun 29
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (252) Apr 3-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (253) Apr 8-10
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (254) May 1-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (255) May 7-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (256) May 8-15
Planting Calendar for Leesburg, VA (257) May 8-15
Aug 17

Frequently Asked Questions

How Accurate Are the Planting Dates?

Use this chart as a planning guide and a starting place. The frost dates are averages based on historical data; this is NOT a prediction for the coming year. While the majority of gardeners use frost dates as a guideline for planting, some locations in the U.S. do not have frost; in addition, some difficult areas simply don't match up perfectly with the dates provided. Growing in a "microclimate"(such as a low spot or side of a slope) will also affect your planting dates. Watch the weather, talk to fellow gardeners, and take notes on what works in your garden!

Why Do You Start Seeds Indoors?

Starting seeds indoors (in seed trays or starter pots) gives your crops a head start on the growing season, which is especially important in regions with a short growing season. Starting seeds indoors also allows young, tender plants to grow in a stable, controlledenvironment. Outdoors, the unpredictability of rain, drought, frost, low andhigh temperatures, sunlight, pests, and diseases can take a toll on young plants, especially when they're just starting. Indoors, you can control these elementsto maximize your plants' early growth and give them the best shotat thriving when they are transplanted outdoors.

For most crops that can be started indoors, seeds should be started about 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. This gives the plants ample time to growlarge and healthy enough to survive their eventual transplantingto the garden.Read more about starting seeds indoors here.

Which Seeds Should Be Started Indoors?

Not all vegetables should be started indoors!In fact, most are better off being started directly in the garden (aka "direct-sown"). The crops that should be started indoors are particularly susceptible to cold temperatures or have a very long growing season and need a head start. These include tender vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant and crops with a long growing season, like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Most other crops do best when sown directly into the garden soil. Root crops, including carrots, radishes, and beets, are especially well-suited to being started directly in the garden since they do not like having their roots disturbed after planting. The same is true for squash and watermelon; though care must be taken to plant them when the soil is warm enough.Read more about direct-sowing seeds here!

When Should You Transplant Seedlings?

It's time to transplant when seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or starter pots.If it's not yet warm enough to plant outdoors, transplant the seedlings to larger plastic or peat pots indoors and continue care. If outdoor conditions allow, starthardening offyour seedlings approximately one week before your last frost date, thentransplant theminto the garden.Get more tips for transplanting seedlings.

What Is Planting by the Moon?

Plantingby the Moon (also called "Gardening by the Moon") is a traditional way to plant your above- and below-ground crops, especially at the start of the season. Here's how it works:

  • Plant annual flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground during the light, or waxing, of the Moon. In other words, plant from the day the Moon is new untilthe day it is full.
  • Plant flowering bulbs, biennial and perennial flowers, and vegetables that bear crops below ground during the dark, or waning, of the Moon. In other words, plant from the day after the Moon is full until the day before it is new again.

Old-time farmers swear that this practice results in a larger, tastier harvest, so we've included planting by the Moon dates in our planting calendar, too.Learn more aboutPlanting and Gardening by the Moon.

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