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Lambert, MS — Planting Guide for June

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Quitman County, Mississippi Zone 8a June

Your June gardening checklist

A quick June briefing for Quitman County, Mississippi gardeners — what's urgent, what's next, and what can wait.

Avg. last frost March 20
Avg. first frost November 5
Soil temp (4") 82°F
Watering Low
Pest pressure High
Daylight 14.3 hrs
  1. Start harvesting basil, carrots, and cucumber

    If you can't use it all right away, check the food-preservation section of your planner.

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  • First harvests: basil, cucumber, and green beans

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Lambert gardens in a wet, humid climate (54" 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.

The dominant soil here is Clay Loam — holds water well but slow to warm in spring and prone to compaction. Raised beds and generous compost transform what's available into productive growing space.

Lambert averages 21.1 drought weeks per year (US Drought Monitor, 2000–present, trend worsening). Treat irrigation as a year-round system, not a summer add-on.

🌡️ USDA Zone

8a (10°F to 15°F min)

❄️ Avg. Last Frost

March 20

🍂 Avg. First Frost

November 5

📅 Growing Season

230 days

🌧️ Climate

Humid 53.6" annual

💨 Wind

Unknown 0.0 mph avg

🥶 Frost Tier

Regular 0% frost-free years

🏜️ Drought

21.1 wk/yr trend worsening

📍 ZIP Codes

1 ZIP

Lambert, MS Long season
230 days
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Last Spring Frost March 20
➔ 230 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 5

Monthly Watering Calendar for Lambert

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

Quick context: A drip irrigation system pays for itself in 1-2 seasons in any climate. Lambert's 54" annual rainfall determines whether you'll run it weekly (dry zones) or maybe just during summer dry spells (wet zones).

1"/wk 0" 1.5" 3" 4.4" 5.9" Jan 4.7" Feb 4.4" Mar 5.9" Apr 4.6" May 4.9" Jun 5" Jul 5.3" Aug 4.8" Sep 4.8" +0.5" Oct 3.8" Nov 4.1" 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 4.7 in 8 days — None
Feb 4.4 in 9 days — Low
Mar 5.9 in 10 days — Low
Apr 4.6 in 6 days — Low
May 4.9 in 7 days — Low
Jun 5 in 9 days — Low
Jul 5.3 in 13 days — Low
Aug 4.8 in 11 days — Low
Sep 4.8 in 7 days — Low
Oct 3.8 in 6 days 0.5 in Low
Nov 4.1 in 8 days 0.2 in Low
Dec 4.2 in 9 days — None

Annual total: 56.5 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.

Lambert Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil pH

5.5-6.2

Drainage

Well Drained

Frost Risk Probability

Based on 29 years of NOAA weather station data from 3 stations

Too early frost risk Safe to Plant Mar 20 → Nov 5 230 frost-free days Protect crops frost returns Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Safe: Apr 10 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 10 Nov 26 230 days
Cautious Mar 27 Nov 13 231 days
Average year Mar 20 Nov 5 230 days
Optimistic Mar 11 Oct 30 233 days
Aggressive (risky) Mar 3 Oct 23 234 days
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How predictable are frost dates here?

Not very — frost dates can vary by ±38 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 shorter here (about 1.3 days per decade). Use the "Conservative" dates and choose fast-maturing varieties.

Gardening Difficulty Score

60 Good
Frost Timing Risk
10.0/10
Drought Risk
3.5/10
Soil Difficulty
1.0/10
Altitude Challenge
0.0/10
Climate Shift
5.1/10
Rainfall Challenge
4.6/10

Quitman 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 5

Local Gardening Help in Quitman 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 Quitman County's climate and soil.

County Extension Office

Quitman County Mississippi State University Extension Extension Office

Phone: 662-325-3935

Visit Extension Office Website →

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 MS →

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 Quitman County

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

Why Buy Local

Local nurseries carry plants that are proven to grow in your area. Staff can give you advice specific to Quitman 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 Quitman County MS" or "garden center Quitman 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 Quitman County MS" or check your extension office and local parks department. Facebook groups like "Quitman County Gardeners" or "Mississippi 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 Snap Peas (harvest ends Jul 24) 104 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Sweet Corn (harvest ends Jul 3) 125 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Peppers (harvest ends Aug 14) 83 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Lettuce (harvest ends Jul 3) 125 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d Green Beans 50-65d
After Zucchini (harvest ends Jul 17) 111 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d Green Beans 50-65d
After Cabbage (harvest ends Jul 17) 111 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
Show 6 more succession options
After Spinach (harvest ends Jun 26) 132 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Carrots (harvest ends Jun 26) 132 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Cantaloupe (harvest ends Jul 24) 104 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) 76 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d
After Hot Peppers (harvest ends Sep 18) 48 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Crocus 10-20d Hyacinths 14-28d
After Chard (harvest ends Jul 3) 125 days until frost
Radish 22-35d Lettuce 30-60d Zucchini 45-60d Basil 50-75d Cucumber 50-70d

Sunlight & Day Length in Lambert

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

The practical takeaway: 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 Lambert's daylight pattern and you'll see the difference.

Longest Day

14.3 hours

Summer solstice daylight

Shortest Day

9.7 hours

Winter solstice daylight

Peak Sun Hours

8.8 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 10 hr 5 hr Short day
February 10.8 hr 5.4 hr Short day
March 11.7 hr 6.4 hr Short day
April 12.9 hr 7.8 hr Neutral
May 13.8 hr 8.8 hr Neutral
June 14.3 hr 8.4 hr Long day
July 14.1 hr 7.9 hr Long day
August 13.3 hr 7 hr Neutral
September 12.2 hr 7.3 hr Neutral
October 11.1 hr 6.6 hr Short day
November 10.2 hr 5.6 hr Short day
December 9.7 hr 4.5 hr Short day

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

Soil Temperature & Composting in Lambert

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

For new gardeners: Soil temperature predicts plant emergence better than calendar dates. Lambert's spring soil warm-up curve tells you which weeks are safe for direct-sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and corn.

Plant Warm Crops When

Soil reaches 60°F+

Soil warm enough from Apr through Nov.

Best Month to Compost

May

Microbial activity peaks when soil is warm.

Active Composting

9 months

Nearly year-round composting.

60°F 70°F 30° 48° 65° 83° 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 45°F 51°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks
Feb 46°F 51°F 🐢 Slow ~24 weeks
Mar 54°F 56°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
Apr 63°F 61°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
May 73°F 69°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jun 82°F 77°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Jul 89°F 86°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Aug 90°F 88°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Sep 87°F 83°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Oct 75°F 76°F 🔥 Peak ~8 weeks
Nov 61°F 67°F ♻️ Active ~14 weeks
Dec 49°F 58°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 Lambert

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

What this means for you: Pest pressure is a function of climate, not effort. Lambert's baseline tells you how much vigilance is normal. A bad pest year in low-pressure region = a normal year in high-pressure region.

Insect Pest Pressure

7.2 / 10

High — expect multiple pest generations. Preventative measures essential.

Disease Risk

8.1 / 10

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

Seasonal Risk

Spring High
Summer High
Fall High
Winter Low
View 6 common pests in your area
PestRisk LevelPeak Months
Aphids High Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Squash vine borers High May, Jun, Jul
Stink bugs High Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Whiteflies High May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Spider mites High Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Fire ants Low Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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 Lambert

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

For new gardeners: You don't need a farm to use cover crops. A 4x8 raised bed accepts cover crops just as well as a half-acre. Lambert's climate determines the calendar; the principle is universal.

Spring Cover Crops (4 options) — Build soil before the main growing season
Crop Plant By Terminate N-Fixing Soil Benefit
Buckwheat Mar 26 Sep 10 — Rapid growth, attracts pollinators, suppresses weeds
Cowpeas (southern peas) Mar 25 Sep 3 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer for warm climates, edible
Sorghum-sudan grass Mar 26 Sep 10 — Massive biomass, breaks compaction, suppresses nematodes
White clover Feb 23 Aug 27 ✓ 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 8 Oct 22 — 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 Aug 24 Feb 27 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, good for heavy clay soils
Crimson clover Aug 27 Mar 6 ✓ Yes Fixes nitrogen, attracts pollinators in spring
Daikon radish Sep 24 Mar 6 — Deep taproot breaks compaction, excellent for clay soils
Hairy vetch Aug 28 Mar 6 ✓ Yes Excellent nitrogen fixer, good for depleted soils
Oats Oct 9 Mar 6 — Quick biomass, winterkills in cold zones — no spring tillage needed
Winter rye Aug 7 Feb 27 — Suppresses weeds, prevents erosion, breaks up compacted soil
Winter wheat Aug 10 Feb 27 — Erosion control, weed suppression, good biomass

Wind & Microclimate in Lambert

What this means for you: Wind affects three things gardeners forget: how fast soil dries (more wind = more watering), whether pollinators can work (calm beats gusty), and whether your trellised crops stay upright. Lambert sees 0.0 mph on average — a forgiving baseline.

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

Seasonal Wind Speed

Spring: 9 mph   Summer: 6 mph

Fall: 8 mph   Winter: 9 mph

Prevailing wind: SW. Low wind — no windbreak needed for most crops.

Windbreak Benefit

3.3/10

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

Frost Pocket Risk

Moderate

Some terrain variation (413 ft range). Garden on slopes or higher ground if possible to avoid late-season frost pockets.

Rainwater Harvesting in Lambert

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

What this means for you: A single rain barrel under a downspout catches 50 gallons in a 0.5" storm. Lambert's 54" annual rainfall means even modest harvesting systems quickly amortize their cost in water savings.

Annual Collection

28,159 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 250 gal tank.

Legal Status

Unrestricted

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

Best Collection Months

Mar, May, Jun, Jul

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

Months to Draw From Storage

Oct, Nov, Dec

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 56.5 inches of rain per year
  • A 1,000 sq ft roof can collect roughly 28,159 gallons annually
  • Rainwater harvesting is fully legal in your state
  • Your area gets ample rainfall — even small barrels make a big difference
  • Consider a rain garden to handle overflow during heavy rainfall months

🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Lambert

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

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 27 Apr 24 – Jun 26 30–50
Asparagus — — Apr 3 — — 730–1095
Beets — Mar 6 — Aug 27 May 1 – May 29 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Broccoli Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 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 27 May 8 – Jun 12 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 15 – Jul 17 55–100
Celeriac Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jul 3 – Aug 7 100–120
Celery Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jun 12 – Aug 7 80–120
Celtuce Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 22 – Jul 3 60–90
Chard Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 Jun 12 – Jul 24 80–110
Chicory Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 22 – Jul 3 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 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 27 Apr 3 – Apr 24 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 22 – Jun 19 45–60
Crosne — Mar 6 — Aug 27 Aug 7 – Oct 9 150–200
Cucumber Feb 20 Mar 27 Apr 3 — May 29 – Jul 24 50–70
Daikon — Mar 6 — Aug 27 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 27 May 8 – Jun 12 45–65
Escarole Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 15 – Jun 12 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jun 5 – Jul 17 75–100
Fennel Jan 30 Mar 27 Apr 3 — Jun 5 – Jul 17 60–90
Garlic — — — Sep 24 Dec 24 – Jun 10 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 27 May 8 – Jun 5 45–60
Kale Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 15 – Jul 10 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 27 — — Jun 26 – Jul 31 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 8 – Jun 12 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Apr 24 – May 29 35–50
Leeks Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jun 19 – Sep 4 90–150
Lentils Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jun 12 – Jul 24 80–110
Lettuce Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 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 27 Mar 27 – Apr 24 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 May 8 – Jul 3 50–70
Mizuna Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Apr 24 – May 22 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Apr 24 – Jun 26 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 Jun 19 – Aug 7 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 1 – May 29 40–55
Parsnip — Mar 6 — Aug 27 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 27 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 27 May 1 – Jun 5 40–60
Radicchio Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 22 – Jun 26 60–80
Radish — Mar 6 — Aug 27 Apr 3 – Apr 24 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 10 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 Jun 5 – Jul 17 75–100
Rutabaga — Mar 6 — Aug 27 May 29 – Jul 3 80–100
Salsify — Mar 6 — Aug 27 Jun 19 – Jul 31 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 May 29 – Jul 24 70–110
Scallions Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 Apr 17 – May 22 40–60
Watercress Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 20 Aug 27 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 Lambert

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

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 Lambert

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

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 27 — 365–730
Anise Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 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 27 May 8 – Jun 26 50–60
Caraway Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Jul 31 60–80
Chamomile Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 May 15 – Jul 24 60–90
Chervil Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Chives — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Cilantro Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 Apr 24 – Jun 26 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 27 — May 29 – Aug 7 60–90
Cumin Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 Jun 26 – Aug 28 100–120
Dill Feb 13 Mar 6 Mar 13 Aug 27 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 27 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 27 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 27 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 Lambert

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

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 1 Oct 29 – Nov 19 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 10 Sep 24 – Oct 22 90–120
Astilbe Jan 23 — Mar 20 — May 29 – Jul 17 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Feb 6 Mar 6 Sep 10 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 27 Apr 24 – Sep 4 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 10 Nov 19 – Feb 25 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 8 Sep 10 – Oct 1 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 1 Sep 10 – Oct 8 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 24 Oct 22 – Nov 19 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 8 Oct 1 – Oct 22 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 27 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 27 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 10 Sep 24 – Oct 29 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 27 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 10 Apr 17 – Aug 7 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 3 Nov 12 – Feb 4 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 8 Sep 24 – Oct 22 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 Lambert

ZIP Codes in Lambert

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