USDA Zone 7b planting calendar
The year in Zone 7b
What to plant now (November)
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Supplies for November planting in Zone 7b
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All crops in Zone 7b
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant / sow | Sow for fall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | March 6 – March 13 | April 10 – April 24 | — |
| Peppers | February 23 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Eggplant | February 27 – March 13 | April 17 – May 1 | — |
| Basil | March 6 | April 10 – April 24 | — |
| Broccoli | February 16 – February 23 | March 9 – March 23 | July 23 – August 6 |
| Cabbage | January 26 – February 9 | March 2 – March 16 | June 13 – June 27 |
| Cauliflower | February 9 – February 23 | March 16 – March 30 | July 28 – August 11 |
| Brussels Sprouts | February 2 – February 16 | March 9 – March 23 | — |
| Kale | January 26 – February 9 | March 2 – March 16 | August 2 – August 16 |
| Lettuce | February 6 – February 13 | March 6 – March 20 | July 18 – August 1 |
| Spinach | — | February 27 – March 13 | August 27 – September 10 |
| Onions | December 29 – January 12 | March 2 – March 16 | — |
| Leeks | January 5 – January 19 | March 9 – March 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | February 9 – February 16 | March 16 – March 30 | — |
| Radishes | — | March 9 – March 23 | September 11 – September 25 |
| Turnips | — | March 9 – March 23 | August 12 – August 26 |
| Beets | — | March 16 – March 30 | August 7 – August 21 |
| Carrots | — | March 30 – April 13 | July 8 – July 22 |
| Peas | — | February 23 – March 9 | August 2 – August 16 |
| Beans | — | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Cucumbers | March 20 – March 27 | April 10 – April 24 | — |
| Summer Squash & Zucchini | March 23 – March 30 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Winter Squash | March 23 – March 30 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Pumpkins | March 23 – March 30 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Melons | March 23 – March 30 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Okra | March 16 – March 30 | April 20 – May 4 | — |
| Potatoes | — | March 20 – April 3 | — |
| Parsley | January 9 – January 16 | March 13 – March 27 | — |
| Collards | January 26 – February 9 | March 2 – March 16 | July 18 – August 1 |
| Watermelon | March 23 – March 30 | April 13 – April 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | April 10 – April 24 | — |
| Celery | January 19 – February 2 | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Kohlrabi | January 26 – February 9 | March 2 – March 16 | — |
| Artichoke | January 12 – February 9 | March 30 – April 13 | — |
| Asparagus | — | March 6 – March 20 | — |
| Cilantro | — | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Dill | — | March 20 – April 3 | — |
| Oregano | February 2 – February 16 | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Sage | February 16 – March 2 | April 6 – April 20 | — |
| Thyme | February 2 – February 16 | April 6 – April 20 | — |
Fall bulb planting in Zone 7b
| Crop | Plant cloves (fall) | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic | November 5 – November 19 | Following summer |
Calendar computed 2026-11-09. Frost: NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 Climate Normals. Zone: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM-derived). Planting rules: UNH Extension, Johnny's Selected Seeds, UGA Extension.