Central Midwest Vegetable Planting Guide Posted on 29 Nov 21:33 , 6 comments
As promised, we now offer a complete, regions specific vegetable seed planting guide for the CENTRAL MIDWEST region. This is one of many region-specific guides offered here at Mary's Heirloom Seeds. Find a complete list on our Growing Tips & Videos page.
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Central Midwest Vegetable Planting Guide
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Sow Indoors: Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Celery, Kale, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Radicchio, Chives, Fennel, Parsley, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme
MARCH
Sow Indoors: Basil, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Eggplant, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Onion, Pak Choy, Peppers, Radicchio, Tomato, Chives, Fennel, Parsley, Oregano, Sage, Tarragon and Thyme.
Sow Outdoors: Arugula, Beets, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Lettuce,
Pak Choy, Peas, Radish, Radicchio, Spinach, Turnips,
Outdoor Herbs: Cilantro and Parsley
Pak Choy, Peas, Radish, Radicchio, Spinach, Turnips,
Outdoor Herbs: Cilantro and Parsley
APRIL
Sow Indoors: Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes
Sow Outdoors: Arugula Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, Pak Choy, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Scallion, Sorrel, Spinach, Squash, Tomato,
Turnip and Watermelon.
Transplant: Asparagus, Broccoli, Celery, Eggplant, Kohlrabi, Leek, Peppers and Tomatoes
Sow Outdoors: Arugula Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Endive, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, Pak Choy, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Scallion, Sorrel, Spinach, Squash, Tomato,
Turnip and Watermelon.
Transplant: Asparagus, Broccoli, Celery, Eggplant, Kohlrabi, Leek, Peppers and Tomatoes
Herbs: Basil, Caraway, Chives, Cilantro, Comfrey, Dill, Fennel, Mugwort, Oregano, Parsley, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon, Toothache plant and Thyme.
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
MAY
Arugula, Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Carrots, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Gourds (Louffa), Leeks, Lettuce, Kale, Melons, Mustard, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Scallions, Sorrel, Spinach, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon.
Herbs: Anise, Basil, Borage, Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Caraway, Chives, Cilantro, Comfrey, Dill, Echinacea, Lavender, Lemon Bee Balm, Lemonbalm, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, Toothache Plant, Thyme and Yarrow.
Pretty much EVERY Herb!!
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
Pretty much EVERY Herb!!
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
JUNE
Arugula, Beans, Beets, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Gourds (Louffa), Leeks, Lettuce, Melons, Mustard, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Radicchio, Rutabaga, Scallions, Sorrel, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Cherry Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon.
Herbs: Anise, Basil, Borage, Calendula, Catnip, Chamomile, Caraway, Chives, Cilantro, Comfrey, Dill, Echinacea, Lavender, Lemon Bee Balm, Lemonbalm, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Tarragon, Toothache Plant, Thyme and Yarrow.
Pretty much EVERY Herb!!
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
Pretty much EVERY Herb!!
Don't forget the Wildflowers!
JULY
Sow Indoors: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Kale, Leeks and Lettuce
Sow Outdoors: Bean, Beets, Carrots, Chard,
Collards, Cucumber, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens,
Okra, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Summer Squash,
Winter Squash and Turnips
Sow Outdoors: Bean, Beets, Carrots, Chard,
Collards, Cucumber, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens,
Okra, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Summer Squash,
Winter Squash and Turnips
Don't forget the Herbs and Wildflowers!
AUGUST
Sow Outside - Arugula, Beet, Carrot, Chard, Collards, Endive, Kale Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Peas, Radish, Rutabaga, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips
Transplant - Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce and Spinach
Don't forget the Herbs and Wildflowers!
SEPTEMBER
Arugula, Basil, Cilantro, Collard greens, Lettuce, Mache, Mustard Greens, Peas, Radishes, Sorrel, Spinach and Turnips
Cover Crops: Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Oats and Wheat
OCTOBER
Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Mustard and Turnips can withstand a touch of frost and do well during Fall. Brussels Sprouts, Kale, Parsnips, Collards and Artichokes can actually improve with a bit of frost.
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. It is easy to grow and a quick harvest!
RADISH is an excellent Fall crop. It is easy to grow and a quick harvest!
OCTOBER –NOVEMBER
PLANT GARLIC
DECEMBER
This data has been compiled from our own research as well as feedback from our customers. If you have additional questions please ask.
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Comments
Cecilia Iwata on
Thank you so much for making this list, and for using such a straightforward format! It’s difficult to find resources like this that aren’t listicles and filled with unnecessary pictures and information.
As a new gardener, I didn’t realize that you can start sowing some seeds indoors as early as February. It’ll make the dreariness and monotony of winter a little more bearable.
I have this bookmarked and plant to return every season!
Adriana on
I absolutely love this list! I’m a new gardener in the midwest and this makes it easy to figure out when to start new seeds.
Cleta on
This is awesome! thank you so much for this information! I still have time for garlic I thought I missed it in September.😊🌾🌼
Sherry on
This is just what I needed to jump start my planting for tins year. Thank you
Ellen on
WOW! I thought I’d missed the entire planting season for this year. So very happy to find something I can plant at this late date.
Elizabeth on
Thank you for making this available.