Zones 8 has a medium/moderate growing window for gardening. With a last frost date as early as March 1st to March 30th and first frost date as late as October 30th to November 30th. First and last frost days may vary by 2 weeks (or more depending on the weather).
If you'd like to get a jump-start on Spring and Fall planting, it is possible to extend your season by starting seeds indoors. A simple setup might be a shop light over a table or as elaborate as a heated greenhouse or multiple racks with lights.
We hope that our USDA Zone Specific SEED planting guide with be a helpful tool in your garden planning and planting!
JANUARY
Start seeds indoors: Asparagus, Cabbage, Celery, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion, Peas, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
FEBRUARY
Start seeds indoors or outside: Arugula, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Celery, Collards, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion, Peas, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
A greenhouse can extend your season
MARCH
Start seeds indoors or outside: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Corn, Eggplant, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Radish, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes and Turnips.
APRIL
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Basil, Beans, Beets, Chinese Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Collards, Corn, Cucumber, Dill, Eggplant, Endive, Horseradish, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard, Okra, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Squash (Summer & Winter), Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips and Watermelon.
Plant all HERB and FLOWER seeds inside or outside depending on weather
MAY
Start Seeds outside: Arugula, Beans: bush, pole, snap and lima, Beets, Cantalope, Chard, Collards, Corn: dent, field, popcorn & sweet, Cucumber, Eggplant, Endive, Melons, Muskmelon, Okra, Parsley, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Summer Squash & Winter Squash, Tomato and Watermelon
Plant all HERB and FLOWER seeds outside
Transplant: all remaining indoor seedlings
Start Seeds outside in early June: Lima Beans, Chard, Corn: Dent field, popcorn & sweet, Melons, Okra, Southern Peas, Peppers, Pumpkin, Summer Spinach (malabar), Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes and Watermelon
There's still time to plant HERBS and WILDFLOWER seeds!
JULY
Start Seeds outside: Beans: bush, Chard, Corn, Pumpkin and Cherry Tomatoes
AUGUST
Plant Seeds outside or indoors for Fall: Arugula, Bush Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chives, Collards, Cucumber, Kohlrabi, Kale, Lettuce, Mustard, Radish, Peas, Spinach, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Cherry Tomatoes and Turnips
SEPTEMBER:
Plant seeds outside: Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Onion sets, Mustard, Radish, Spinach and Turnips
OCTOBER:
Plant seeds outside: Arugula, Cabbage, Collards, Lettuce, Radish and Spinach
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19 comments
I know it’s 2020 but I couldn’t wait to write down what need to be planted in each month. We just moved and I didn’t get to have a garden last year. So I’m ready and excited. the only difference is I have to garden in pots now. BUT!! at least I get to grow my veggies/herbs.Now I need to pick what I really want to grow and that we eat the most of.
I really like your site.
Thanks Hazel
Can’t wait to get my seeds and put them in my pots. Got dirt ready and just waiting for seeds. Remember if you get to Pahrump NV give me a call and I will pay for your buffet at Saddle West. Love the thing that tells me when and what to plant in my zone. Thanks so much again Judy
This is SO helpful!!!! Thank you for keeping up with these for everyone, it really helps my planning each season.