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Gregory, AR — Planting Guide for June

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Woodruff County, Arkansas Zone 8a June

Your June planting checklist for Woodruff County, Arkansas

We've pulled the most time-sensitive tasks for Woodruff County, Arkansas this June and put them front and centre. Tackle them in order.

Avg. last frost March 20
Avg. first frost November 6
Soil temp (4") 77°F
Watering Low
Pest pressure High
Daylight 14.4 hrs
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Gregory gardens in a wet, humid climate (50" annually). Cool-season crops like peas, lettuce, kale, and brassicas thrive in spring and fall. The biggest challenges are fungal disease and humidity-loving pests in summer — leaf spot, blight, squash bugs, vine borers. Drip irrigation (not overhead), wide plant spacing for air circulation, and disease-resistant varieties make the difference.

Soils trend Silt Loam — the gold standard for vegetables. Add 2–3" of compost annually to maintain it and you'll outgrow most of your neighbors.

Drought pressure is moderate (18.3 weeks/year on average). Mulching and drip irrigation pay for themselves quickly.

🌡️ USDA Zone

8a (10°F to 15°F min)

❄️ Avg. Last Frost

March 20

🍂 Avg. First Frost

November 6

📅 Growing Season

231 days

🌧️ Climate

Humid 50.0" annual

💨 Wind

Unknown 0.0 mph avg

🥶 Frost Tier

Regular 0% frost-free years

🏜️ Drought

18.3 wk/yr trend stable

📍 ZIP Codes

1 ZIP

Gregory, AR Long season
231 days
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Last Spring Frost March 20
➔ 231 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 6

Monthly Watering Calendar for Gregory

When you'll need to water your garden — based on average monthly rainfall vs. the ~1 inch/week most gardens need.

Why it matters: Most vegetables want about 1 inch of water per week. Gregory gets 50" a year — months that hit that 1"/week need zero supplemental watering; months that fall short, the table tells you how much to add. Saves you from drowning roots and from drought-stressing plants into bolting.

1"/wk 0" 1.4" 2.8" 4.2" 5.6" Jan 4.4" Feb 4.1" Mar 4.9" +0.9" Apr 3.4" May 4" Jun 4.3" Jul 5.6" Aug 4.6" +0.9" Sep 3.4" +1.2" Oct 3.1" Nov 3.3" Dec 4.2"
Rainfall sufficient Supplemental water needed Heavy watering required - - - 1"/week garden need
View detailed monthly data
MonthAvg RainfallRainy DaysExtra Water NeededWatering Effort
Jan 4.4 in 9 days — None
Feb 4.1 in 8 days — None
Mar 4.9 in 10 days — Low
Apr 3.4 in 7 days 0.9 in Moderate
May 4 in 8 days 0.3 in Low
Jun 4.3 in 9 days — Low
Jul 5.6 in 10 days — Low
Aug 4.6 in 9 days — Low
Sep 3.4 in 7 days 0.9 in Moderate
Oct 3.1 in 6 days 1.2 in Moderate
Nov 3.3 in 8 days — None
Dec 4.2 in 8 days — None

Annual total: 49.3 in. Water needs vary by crop — tomatoes need ~1.2"/week while herbs like rosemary need only 0.3"/week. Check individual plant pages for crop-specific water budgets that factor in your county's rainfall and soil drainage.

Gregory Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.7-6.7

Drainage

Well Drained

Frost Risk Probability

Based on 31 years of NOAA weather station data from 3 stations

Too early frost risk Safe to Plant Mar 20 → Nov 6 231 frost-free days Protect crops frost returns Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Safe: Apr 8 Protect by: Nov 26

Beginners: Plant frost-sensitive crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) after the "Safe" date on the left. Harvest or cover them before the "Protect by" date on the right. Hardy crops (lettuce, peas, kale) can go in the yellow transition zones.

How to read this table: "Conservative" means you're safe from frost 9 out of 10 years — best for beginners and frost-sensitive crops. "Average year" is the typical date. "Aggressive" means only 1 in 10 years is that warm — experienced gardeners with frost protection can try these dates.

Planting Strategy Last Spring Frost First Fall Frost Frost-Free Days
Conservative (safest) Apr 8 Nov 26 232 days
Cautious Mar 27 Nov 16 234 days
Average year Mar 20 Nov 6 231 days
Optimistic Mar 12 Oct 31 233 days
Aggressive (risky) Mar 5 Oct 25 234 days
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How predictable are frost dates here?

Not very — frost dates can vary by ±34 days year-to-year. Use the "Conservative" row in the table below, and keep row covers handy for surprise late frosts.

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Is the growing season changing?

Yes — growing seasons are getting longer here (about 2.3 days per decade). Spring is arriving earlier than it used to. Good news for gardeners.

Gardening Difficulty Score

60 Good
Frost Timing Risk
10.0/10
Drought Risk
1.5/10
Soil Difficulty
1.0/10
Altitude Challenge
0.7/10
Climate Shift
9.2/10
Rainfall Challenge
1.8/10

Woodruff County offers good growing conditions. A little planning around frost dates goes a long way.

Zone 8a Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 20 First Frost: Nov 6

Local Gardening Help in Woodruff County

Free expert help is closer than you think. Your county's cooperative extension office connects you with trained gardeners, soil testing labs, and local programs — all specific to Woodruff County's climate and soil.

County Extension Office

Woodruff County University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Extension Extension Office

Phone: 501-671-2000

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Extension offices are run by land-grant universities and funded by the USDA. Their advice is free, research-based, and tailored to your county's specific conditions.

Master Gardener Program

Free gardening help from trained volunteers

Master Gardeners are community volunteers who complete 40–60 hours of university horticultural training. They answer gardening questions, diagnose plant problems, and offer workshops — all free.

Find Master Gardeners in AR →

Many extension offices run a Master Gardener hotline where you can call or email with photos of plant problems for free diagnosis.

Soil Testing

Available through your extension office

Before amending your soil, get it tested. Your extension office offers soil testing (typically $10–$25) that tells you exact pH, nutrient levels, and amendment recommendations specific to what you want to grow.

Request a Soil Test →

Services Available in Woodruff County

Soil testing Pest identification Gardening workshops
Finding local nurseries & garden centers in Woodruff County

Why Buy Local

Local nurseries carry plants that are proven to grow in your area. Staff can give you advice specific to Woodruff County's soil and climate that big-box stores can't. Plants from local growers are typically hardier because they're already acclimated to your zone.

How to Find Them

Search for "nurseries near Woodruff County AR" or "garden center Woodruff County" on Google Maps. Also check with your extension office — they often maintain lists of reputable local nurseries and plant sales.

Community gardens & gardening groups

Community gardens are a great way to learn from experienced gardeners in your area, especially if you're limited on space. Search "community garden Woodruff County AR" or check your extension office and local parks department. Facebook groups like "Woodruff County Gardeners" or "Arkansas Gardening" are also excellent for local advice and plant swaps.

What to Plant After Your Harvest

After your first crops finish, use the remaining frost-free days to grow a second round.

After Melon (harvest ends Jul 31) 98 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Tomatoes (harvest ends Aug 14) 84 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Cabbage (harvest ends Jul 17) 112 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Onion (harvest ends Aug 7) 91 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Kale (harvest ends Jul 10) 119 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Sweet Potatoes (harvest ends Aug 21) 77 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
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After Chard (harvest ends Jul 3) 126 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Squash (Winter) (harvest ends Aug 21) 77 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Beets (harvest ends Jun 12) 147 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Cauliflower (harvest ends Jul 17) 112 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Watermelon (harvest ends Jul 31) 98 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Spinach (harvest ends Jun 26) 133 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d

Sunlight & Day Length in Gregory

Monthly daylight hours and peak sun — critical for onion varieties, photoperiod-sensitive plants, and solar garden planning.

Why this matters: Photoperiod-sensitive crops will fail spectacularly if planted at the wrong latitude. Sweet onions in Michigan? Tiny. Spanish onions in Florida? Tiny. Match variety to Gregory's daylight pattern and you'll see the difference.

Longest Day

14.4 hours

Summer solstice daylight

Shortest Day

9.6 hours

Winter solstice daylight

Peak Sun Hours

8.7 hr/day peak (summer)

Peak sun hours (green dashed line below) account for cloud cover — this is the usable direct sunlight your garden actually receives. Most vegetables need 6+ peak sun hours.

14hr 12hr 3h 6h 10h 13h 16h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Daylight hours (sunrise to sunset) Peak sun hours (direct sunlight after cloud cover) ▪ Gold zone = long day (14+ hr) ▪ Blue zone = short day (<12 hr)

Onion tip: Day-neutral onion varieties like Candy, Cabernet, and Sierra Blanca perform best in your day-length range.

View detailed monthly data
MonthDaylight HoursPeak Sun HoursDay Length
January 9.9 hr 5.1 hr Short day
February 10.7 hr 5.5 hr Short day
March 11.7 hr 6.5 hr Short day
April 12.9 hr 7.6 hr Neutral
May 13.8 hr 8.7 hr Neutral
June 14.4 hr 8.4 hr Long day
July 14.2 hr 7.6 hr Long day
August 13.3 hr 7.2 hr Neutral
September 12.2 hr 7.2 hr Neutral
October 11.1 hr 6.7 hr Short day
November 10.1 hr 5.5 hr Short day
December 9.6 hr 4.4 hr Short day

Peak sun hours factor in typical cloud cover — use these for solar panel and shade-planning calculations.

Soil Temperature & Composting in Gregory

Monthly soil temps tell you when to plant warm-season crops, and when your compost pile is actively working.

What this means for you: Mulched soil swings less. The mulch insulates against both winter cold and summer heat. In Gregory, an aggressive mulch program shifts your effective soil temperature curve toward optimal for most crops.

Plant Warm Crops When

Soil reaches 60°F+

Soil warm enough from May through Oct.

Best Month to Compost

May

Microbial activity peaks when soil is warm.

Active Composting

8 months

Nearly year-round composting.

60°F 70°F 20° 40° 60° 80° 100° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
4" depth 8" depth - - - 60°F (corn, beans) - - - 70°F (tomatoes, peppers)
View detailed monthly data
MonthSoil 4" DeepSoil 8" DeepCompost ActivityTime to Finish
Jan 38°F 44°F ❄️ Dormant ~36 weeks
Feb 39°F 43°F ❄️ Dormant ~36 weeks
Mar 46°F 48°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks
Apr 55°F 55°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
May 68°F 64°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jun 77°F 71°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jul 86°F 78°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Aug 86°F 80°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Sep 79°F 77°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Oct 68°F 70°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Nov 53°F 60°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
Dec 44°F 49°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks

Highlighted rows = soil 60°F+ (safe for warm-season transplants). Compost finishes fastest during peak activity months.

Pest & Disease Pressure in Gregory

Computed from local climate patterns — warmer, humid conditions increase pest generations and fungal disease risk.

Why it matters: Pollinators are the good bugs. Pest pressure is the bad bugs. Gregory's climate makes both more abundant in warm humid regions, and rarer in cold dry ones — plan habitat to encourage the good while managing the bad.

Insect Pest Pressure

7.2 / 10

High — expect multiple pest generations. Preventative measures essential.

Disease Risk

7.3 / 10

High fungal/bacterial risk. Space plants for airflow, water at soil level.

Seasonal Risk

Spring Moderate
Summer High
Fall Low
Winter Low
View 6 common pests in your area
PestRisk LevelPeak Months
Aphids High Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Japanese beetles Moderate Jun, Jul, Aug
Squash vine borers High May, Jun, Jul
Stink bugs High May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Whiteflies Low Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Spider mites Moderate Jul, Aug
Organic pest management tips
  • Install physical barriers: floating row covers, copper tape for slugs, mesh netting
  • Apply Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) for caterpillar control — safe for beneficial insects
  • Use kaolin clay spray to deter a wide range of insects on fruiting crops
  • Release beneficial insects: ladybugs for aphids, parasitic wasps for caterpillars
  • Apply neem oil weekly during high-pressure months
  • Mulch heavily (3-4 inches) to reduce soil-borne disease splash

Cover Crops for Gregory

Cover crops protect bare soil, fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure — with planting dates calibrated for your area.

What this means for you: Cover crops fix nitrogen by hosting bacteria that pull it from the air. A vigorous legume cover crop can deliver 50-150 lbs/acre of nitrogen — meaningful for the next vegetable season.

Spring Cover Crops (4 options) — Build soil before the main growing season
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Buckwheat Mar 26 Sep 11 — Rapid growth, attracts pollinators, suppresses weeds
Cowpeas (southern peas) Mar 25 Sep 11 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer for warm climates, edible
Sorghum-sudan grass Mar 27 Sep 11 — Massive biomass, breaks compaction, suppresses nematodes
White clover Feb 19 Sep 4 ✓ Yes Living mulch, fixes nitrogen, permanent ground cover
Summer Cover Crops (1 options) — Fill gaps and suppress weeds between plantings
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Sunflowers Apr 10 Oct 16 — Deep roots break compaction, attract pollinators and beneficial insects
Fall Cover Crops (7 options) — Plant after harvest to protect soil over winter
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Austrian winter peas Sep 7 Mar 6 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, good for heavy clay soils
Crimson clover Sep 7 Mar 6 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, attracts pollinators in spring
Daikon radish Sep 26 Mar 6 — Deep taproot breaks compaction, excellent for clay soils
Hairy vetch Aug 16 Mar 6 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer, good for depleted soils
Oats Sep 30 Feb 27 — Quick biomass, winterkills in cold zones — no spring tillage needed
Winter rye Aug 2 Feb 27 — Suppresses weeds, prevents erosion, breaks up compacted soil
Winter wheat Aug 15 Mar 6 — Erosion control, weed suppression, good biomass

Wind & Microclimate in Gregory

Why this matters: Wind shapes the garden you don't think about: bee paths, evaporation, structural stress on tomato cages. Gregory's 0.0 mph background level is a baseline you should know before placing the tallest crops (sunflowers, pole beans, sweet corn).

Wind dries soil, stresses plants, and affects frost patterns. Understanding your exposure helps with garden placement.

Seasonal Wind Speed

Spring: 10 mph   Summer: 7 mph

Fall: 9 mph   Winter: 9 mph

Prevailing wind: SW. Moderate wind — consider a temporary windbreak for young seedlings.

Windbreak Benefit

3.2/10

Low need — wind is not a major factor in your garden planning.

Frost Pocket Risk

Low

Relatively flat terrain (390 ft range). Frost pocket risk is minimal — garden placement is flexible.

Rainwater Harvesting in Gregory

How much water you can collect, when to collect it, and what size system you need for your garden.

Why this matters: Most gardens use 0.5-1 gallon per square foot per week in summer. Gregory's 50" annual rainfall is enough to cover most needs if you can capture it. Rain barrels under downspouts are the simplest entry point.

Annual Collection

24,571 gal

Per 1,000 sq ft of roof area (at 80% collection efficiency)

Recommended Setup

6 rain barrels (55 gal each)

For a typical 500 sq ft garden. Serious collectors: consider a 500 gal tank.

Legal Status

Unrestricted

Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state with no restrictions.

Best Collection Months

Jan, Mar, Jul, Aug

Highest rainfall months — your barrels will fill up quickly during these months.

Months to Draw From Storage

Sep, Oct, Nov

Dry months when you'll rely on stored water — size your storage for this gap.

Rainwater collection tips for your area
  • Your county receives approximately 49.3 inches of rain per year
  • A 1,000 sq ft roof can collect roughly 24,571 gallons annually
  • Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state
  • Stock up on stored water before your dry season (Sep, Oct, Nov)
  • Use a first-flush diverter to keep roof debris out of your collection

🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Gregory

114 vegetables matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Gregory.

Show all 114 vegetables with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 80–100
Amaranth Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 90–120
Artichoke — — Apr 3 — Aug 7 – Oct 16 120–180
Arugula Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 6 — Aug 28 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jul 10 – Sep 4 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Jul 17 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 27 — — Jun 26 – Aug 14 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Broccoli Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 19 – Aug 14 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Aug 7 85–110
Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 22 – Jul 17 60–100
Calabash Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Aug 21 80–120
Cardoon — — Apr 3 — Aug 7 – Sep 18 120–150
Carrots — Mar 6 — Aug 28 May 8 – Jun 12 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 17 55–100
Celeriac Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jul 3 – Aug 7 100–120
Celery Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 12 – Aug 7 80–120
Celtuce Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Chard Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 3 50–60
Chayote Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Aug 7 – Oct 16 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 12 – Jul 24 80–110
Chicory Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 22 – Jul 3 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jun 12 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 17 55–75
Corn — Mar 27 — — May 29 – Jul 24 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 27 — — May 29 – Jul 10 60–90
Cress Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 3 – Apr 24 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jun 19 45–60
Crosne — Mar 6 — Aug 28 Aug 7 – Oct 9 150–200
Cucumber Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 50–70
Daikon — Mar 6 — Aug 28 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Jul 31 80–100
Edamame — Mar 27 — — Jun 12 – Jul 24 75–100
Eggplant Jan 16 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Aug 14 65–85
Endive Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 8 – Jun 12 45–65
Escarole Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jun 12 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 5 – Jul 17 75–100
Fennel Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Jul 17 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 25 Dec 25 – Jun 11 90–240
Ginger Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Dec 4 – Dec 18 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 27 — — May 22 – Jul 17 50–65
Horseradish — — Apr 3 — Aug 7 – Oct 16 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 16 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Sep 18 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 17 – Aug 21 100–120
Jicama Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Aug 7 – Oct 16 120–180
Kabocha Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Jul 31 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 8 – Jun 5 45–60
Kale Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 10 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 27 — — Jun 26 – Jul 31 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 8 – Jun 12 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – May 29 35–50
Leeks Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 19 – Sep 4 90–150
Lentils Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 12 – Jul 24 80–110
Lettuce Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jul 3 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 27 — — May 29 – Jul 10 60–90
Loofah Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 17 – Sep 18 100–150
Luffa Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Sep 18 90–150
Mache Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jun 26 55–70
Melon Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 70–100
Microgreens Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Mar 27 – Apr 24 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Mizuna Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – May 22 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jun 19 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jun 26 55–70
Okra Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 50–65
Onion Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 19 – Aug 7 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – May 29 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 6 — Aug 28 Jun 19 – Jul 31 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jun 19 45–60
Peas Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 10 55–70
Peppers Jan 16 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 55–70
Potatoes Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Aug 21 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 85–120
Purslane Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Radicchio Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 22 – Jun 26 60–80
Radish — Mar 6 — Aug 28 Apr 3 – Apr 24 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 10 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 5 – Jul 17 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 6 — Aug 28 May 29 – Jul 3 80–100
Salsify — Mar 6 — Aug 28 Jun 19 – Jul 31 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 29 – Jul 24 70–110
Scallions Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jun 12 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Jul 10 60–80
Shallot Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Jun 19 – Aug 7 90–120
Shiso Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 10 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 27 — — Jun 19 – Aug 14 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Jul 31 85–100
Spinach Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jul 24 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 26 – Aug 21 80–120
Sunchoke — — Apr 3 — Jul 24 – Sep 18 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 27 — — May 29 – Jul 10 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 Apr 24 – May 29 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–85
Turmeric Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Dec 4 – Dec 18 240–300
Turnip — Mar 6 — Aug 28 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Watercress Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 28 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Watermelon Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 12 – Jul 31 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 27 — — May 22 – Jul 17 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jul 3 – Aug 21 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 10 55–80
Zucchini Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jul 17 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Gregory

27 fruits matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Gregory.

Show all 27 fruits with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 10 — Jul 10 – Oct 23 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 10 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 10 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Jul 24 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 10 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 10 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 10 — Jun 19 – Aug 14 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 10 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 10 — Jul 3 – Aug 14 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 10 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 10 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 10 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 10 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 10 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 10 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 10 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 10 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 10 — Jul 10 – Dec 25 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Gregory

39 herbs matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Gregory.

Show all 39 herbs with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 — 365–730
Anise Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Jun 12 – Aug 28 90–120
Basil Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 31 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Sep 11 90–120
Borage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 May 8 – Jun 26 50–60
Caraway Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 31 60–80
Chamomile Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Chervil Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Chives — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Cilantro Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Cumin Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Jun 26 – Aug 28 100–120
Dill Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Epazote Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jul 17 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 27 — Jun 26 – Sep 11 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 27 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 17 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 19 – Sep 18 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Mint — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Parsley Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 May 15 – Jul 17 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 27 — Jun 19 – Nov 6 80–180
Rue — — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 70–90
Sage — — Mar 27 — Jun 12 – Aug 7 75–90
Savory — — Mar 27 — May 22 – Jul 17 50–70
Sorrel Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Stevia Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Aug 14 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 31 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Aug 7 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 27 — Jul 31 – Nov 6 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Gregory

54 flowers matched to Zone 8a with planting dates calibrated for Gregory.

Show all 54 flowers with dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Feb 6 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Sep 25 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 2 Oct 30 – Nov 20 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 11 Sep 25 – Oct 23 90–120
Astilbe Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 17 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Feb 6 Mar 6 Sep 11 May 8 – Aug 21 60–90
Begonias Jan 9 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 16 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 8 – Jun 5 60–90
Calendula — Feb 6 Mar 6 Aug 28 Apr 24 – Sep 4 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 11 Nov 20 – Feb 26 60–90
Celosia Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 15 – Oct 9 60–90
Columbine Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 8 – Jun 5 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 20 — May 22 – Oct 16 60–80
Cosmos Feb 20 Mar 6 Mar 6 — May 15 – Oct 2 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 9 Sep 11 – Oct 2 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 2 Sep 11 – Oct 9 20–40
Dahlias Feb 27 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 30 70–120
Daylily Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 16 60–90
Dianthus Jan 23 Feb 6 Feb 13 — Apr 3 – Jun 19 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 16 70–90
Foxglove Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 8 – Jun 5 80–120
Freesia — — — Sep 25 Oct 23 – Nov 20 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 30 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Nov 6 70–100
Geraniums Jan 9 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 30 70–100
Hostas Jan 16 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 2 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 9 Oct 2 – Oct 23 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 16 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 2 90–150
Impatiens Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 16 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 20 — May 8 – Jun 12 60–100
Larkspur — Feb 20 — Aug 28 May 1 – Aug 7 60–90
Lavender Jan 16 — Mar 27 — Jun 5 – Sep 11 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 20 — May 29 – Sep 18 70–120
Lobelia Jan 23 — Feb 13 — Apr 10 – Jun 5 70–80
Lupine Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 8 – Jun 5 75–100
Marigolds Feb 6 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Sep 11 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 8 – Oct 9 55–65
Pansy Jan 9 — Mar 6 Aug 28 May 1 – Aug 7 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 20 — May 15 – Jun 12 90–120
Petunia Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 2 70–90
Phlox Jan 23 Mar 20 Mar 20 — May 29 – Aug 7 80–110
Portulaca Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 1 – Sep 25 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 11 Sep 25 – Oct 30 90–120
Roses Jan 16 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Oct 16 90–180
Salvia Jan 23 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 23 — Mar 20 — Jul 10 – Oct 2 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 9 Feb 13 Mar 6 Aug 28 May 15 – Sep 4 70–100
Sunflower Feb 27 Mar 13 Mar 13 — Jun 5 – Oct 9 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Feb 6 Feb 13 Mar 6 Sep 11 Apr 17 – Aug 7 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 4 Nov 13 – Feb 5 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 9 Sep 25 – Oct 23 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 9 — Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 70–90
Yarrow Jan 23 Mar 13 Mar 20 — May 22 – Oct 16 60–90
Zinnia Feb 20 Mar 13 Mar 13 — May 22 – Oct 9 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Gregory

ZIP Codes in Gregory

Click any ZIP to see its specific frost, soil, and climate measurements (some ZIPs differ noticeably from the town aggregate):