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🌱 Spring 2026 — Zone 5a Planting Guide

Here's everything you can plant during Spring 2026 in USDA Zone 5a. With a last frost around April 25 and first frost around October 8, you have a 166-day growing season to work with.

There are 281 planting activities across March, April, May.

Transplant Outdoors This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Angelica Herb 365–730
Anise Herb 90–120
Arugula Vegetable 30–50
Belgian Endive Vegetable 110–150
Bok Choy Vegetable 40–60
Borage Herb 50–60
Broccoli Vegetable 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Vegetable 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable 90–130
Cabbage Vegetable 60–100
Caraway Herb 365–450
Cauliflower Vegetable 55–100
Celeriac Vegetable 100–120
Celery Vegetable 80–120
Celtuce Vegetable 60–90
Chamomile Herb 60–90
Chard Vegetable 50–60
Chervil Herb 40–60
Chickpeas Vegetable 80–110
Chicory Vegetable 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Vegetable 50–70
Cilantro Herb 40–60
Collard Greens Vegetable 55–75
Cress Vegetable 14–21
Cumin Herb 100–120
Dill Herb 40–60
Endive Vegetable 45–65
Escarole Vegetable 50–70
Fava Beans Vegetable 75–100
Fennel (herb) Herb 60–90
Kai Lan Vegetable 45–60
Kale Vegetable 50–70
Kohlrabi Vegetable 45–65
Komatsuna Vegetable 35–50
Leeks Vegetable 90–150
Lentils Vegetable 80–110
Lettuce Vegetable 30–60
Mache Vegetable 40–60
Microgreens Vegetable 7–21
Mitsuba Vegetable 50–70
Mizuna Vegetable 30–45
Mustard Greens Vegetable 30–50
Napa Cabbage Vegetable 55–75
Onion Vegetable 90–120
Pac Choi Vegetable 40–55
Parsley Herb 60–80
Peas Vegetable 55–70
Purslane Vegetable 40–60
Radicchio Vegetable 60–80
Romanesco Vegetable 75–100
Savoy Cabbage Vegetable 70–110
Scallions Vegetable 50–70
Shallot Vegetable 90–120
Snow Peas Vegetable 50–65
Sorrel Herb 40–60
Spinach Vegetable 35–50
Tatsoi Vegetable 35–50
Watercress Vegetable 40–60
Acorn Squash Vegetable 80–100
Alpine Strawberries Fruit 90–180
Amaranth Vegetable 90–120
Aronia Fruit 730–1095
Asparagus Vegetable 730–1095
Basil Herb 50–75
Bee Balm Herb 90–120
Bitter Melon Vegetable 60–90
Blackberries Fruit 365–730
Blueberries Fruit 730–1095
Boysenberries Fruit 365–730
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110
Calabash Vegetable 80–120
Cantaloupe Fruit 70–90
Catnip Herb 60–80
Che Fruit Fruit 1095–1825
Chives Herb 60–90
Christmas Lima Beans Vegetable 80–100
Comfrey Herb 60–90
Cranberries Fruit 730–1095
Crookneck Squash Vegetable 45–60
Cucumber Vegetable 50–70
Currants Fruit 730–1095
Delicata Squash Vegetable 80–100
Echinacea Herb 120–180
Eggplant Vegetable 65–85
Elderberries Fruit 730–1095
Epazote Herb 45–60
Fennel Vegetable 60–90
Feverfew Herb 90–120
Garlic Chives Herb 60–90
Goji Berries Fruit 730–1095
Gooseberries Fruit 730–1095
Grapes Fruit 730–1095
Ground Cherry Fruit 65–80
Hardy Kiwi Fruit 1095–1825
Haskaps Fruit 730–1095
Honeydew Fruit 80–110
Horehound Herb 75–90
Horseradish Vegetable 120–180
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Hubbard Squash Vegetable 100–120
Hyssop Herb 70–90
Jostaberry Fruit 730–1095
Kabocha Vegetable 85–100
Lavender Herb 90–200
Lemon Balm Herb 60–70
Lemon Thyme Herb 70–90
Lingonberries Fruit 730–1095
Lovage Herb 70–90
Medlar Fruit 1095–1825
Melon Vegetable 70–100
Mint Herb 60–90
Mulberries Fruit 730–1825
New Zealand Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Okra Vegetable 50–65
Oregano Herb 60–90
Patty Pan Squash Vegetable 45–60
Pawpaw Fruit 1095–2555
Peppers Vegetable 60–90
Persimmon Fruit 1095–2555
Pole Beans Vegetable 55–70
Potatoes Vegetable 70–120
Pumpkin Vegetable 85–120
Quince Fruit 1095–1825
Raspberries Fruit 365–730
Rhubarb Vegetable 365–730
Rue Herb 70–90
Sage Herb 75–90
Savory Herb 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Vegetable 60–80
Serviceberries Fruit 730–1095
Shiso Vegetable 50–70
Snap Peas Vegetable 55–70
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 85–100
Squash (Summer) Vegetable 45–65
Squash (Winter) Vegetable 80–120
Strawberries Fruit 90–365
Sunchoke Vegetable 110–150
Sunflower Vegetable 70–100
Sweet Potatoes Vegetable 90–120
Tarragon Herb 60–90
Thai Basil Herb 50–75
Thyme Herb 70–90
Tomatillo Vegetable 60–85
Tomatoes Vegetable 60–85
Valerian Herb 120–180
Watermelon Vegetable 70–100
Winter Melon Vegetable 90–120
Yard Long Beans Vegetable 55–80
Yarrow Herb 90–120
Zucchini Vegetable 45–60

Direct Sow This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Angelica Herb 365–730
Anise Herb 90–120
Arugula Vegetable 30–50
Beets Vegetable 50–70
Belgian Endive Vegetable 110–150
Bok Choy Vegetable 40–60
Borage Herb 50–60
Broccoli Vegetable 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Vegetable 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Vegetable 90–130
Cabbage Vegetable 60–100
Caraway Herb 365–450
Carrots Vegetable 60–80
Cauliflower Vegetable 55–100
Celeriac Vegetable 100–120
Celery Vegetable 80–120
Celtuce Vegetable 60–90
Chamomile Herb 60–90
Chard Vegetable 50–60
Chervil Herb 40–60
Chickpeas Vegetable 80–110
Chicory Vegetable 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Vegetable 50–70
Cilantro Herb 40–60
Collard Greens Vegetable 55–75
Cress Vegetable 14–21
Crosne Vegetable 150–200
Cumin Herb 100–120
Daikon Vegetable 50–70
Dill Herb 40–60
Endive Vegetable 45–65
Escarole Vegetable 50–70
Fava Beans Vegetable 75–100
Fennel (herb) Herb 60–90
Kai Lan Vegetable 45–60
Kale Vegetable 50–70
Kohlrabi Vegetable 45–65
Komatsuna Vegetable 35–50
Leeks Vegetable 90–150
Lentils Vegetable 80–110
Lettuce Vegetable 30–60
Mache Vegetable 40–60
Microgreens Vegetable 7–21
Mitsuba Vegetable 50–70
Mizuna Vegetable 30–45
Mustard Greens Vegetable 30–50
Napa Cabbage Vegetable 55–75
Onion Vegetable 90–120
Pac Choi Vegetable 40–55
Parsley Herb 60–80
Parsnip Vegetable 100–130
Peas Vegetable 55–70
Purslane Vegetable 40–60
Radicchio Vegetable 60–80
Radish Vegetable 22–35
Romanesco Vegetable 75–100
Rutabaga Vegetable 80–100
Salsify Vegetable 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Vegetable 70–110
Scallions Vegetable 50–70
Shallot Vegetable 90–120
Snow Peas Vegetable 50–65
Sorrel Herb 40–60
Spinach Vegetable 35–50
Tatsoi Vegetable 35–50
Turnip Vegetable 40–60
Watercress Vegetable 40–60
Acorn Squash Vegetable 80–100
Amaranth Vegetable 90–120
Basil Herb 50–75
Bitter Melon Vegetable 60–90
Black Beans Vegetable 90–120
Butternut Squash Vegetable 85–110
Calabash Vegetable 80–120
Christmas Lima Beans Vegetable 80–100
Corn Vegetable 60–100
Cowpeas Vegetable 60–90
Crookneck Squash Vegetable 45–60
Cucumber Vegetable 50–70
Delicata Squash Vegetable 80–100
Edamame Vegetable 75–100
Eggplant Vegetable 65–85
Epazote Herb 45–60
Fennel Vegetable 60–90
Green Beans Vegetable 50–65
Hot Peppers Vegetable 70–120
Hubbard Squash Vegetable 100–120
Kabocha Vegetable 85–100
Kidney Beans Vegetable 85–110
Lima Beans Vegetable 60–90
Melon Vegetable 70–100
New Zealand Spinach Vegetable 55–70
Okra Vegetable 50–65
Patty Pan Squash Vegetable 45–60
Peppers Vegetable 60–90
Pole Beans Vegetable 55–70
Potatoes Vegetable 70–120
Pumpkin Vegetable 85–120
Scarlet Runner Beans Vegetable 60–80
Shiso Vegetable 50–70
Snap Peas Vegetable 55–70
Soybeans Vegetable 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Vegetable 85–100
Squash (Summer) Vegetable 45–65
Squash (Winter) Vegetable 80–120
Sunflower Vegetable 70–100
Sweet Corn Vegetable 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Vegetable 90–120
Thai Basil Herb 50–75
Tomatillo Vegetable 60–85
Tomatoes Vegetable 60–85
Watermelon Vegetable 70–100
Wax Beans Vegetable 50–65
Winter Melon Vegetable 90–120
Yard Long Beans Vegetable 55–80
Zucchini Vegetable 45–60

Harvest This Spring

PlantTypeWhenDays to Maturity
Arugula Vegetable 30–50
Chervil Herb 40–60
Cilantro Herb 40–60
Cress Vegetable 14–21
Dill Herb 40–60
Komatsuna Vegetable 35–50
Lettuce Vegetable 30–60
Microgreens Vegetable 7–21
Mizuna Vegetable 30–45
Mustard Greens Vegetable 30–50
Radish Vegetable 22–35
Sorrel Herb 40–60
Spinach Vegetable 35–50
Tatsoi Vegetable 35–50
Turnip Vegetable 40–60
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