Zone 6 - Planting Calendar

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: January Planting Calendar

• Indoors:
  • Microgreens: Grow microgreens like radish, arugula, and sunflower indoors for a quick and nutritious harvest.
  • Herbs: Start seeds for herbs like basil, cilantro, and parsley indoors.
  • Vegetables: Begin early crops like lettuce, kale, and broccoli in seed trays indoors.

• Organize and clean your gardening tools.
• Order seeds and supplies to avoid spring shortages.
• Review and revise your garden plan for the upcoming year.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: February Planting Calendar

• Indoors:
  • Vegetables: Continue starting cool-season crops like cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts indoors.
  • Edible Flowers: Start pansies and violas indoors for a colorful spring garden.
• Outdoors:
  • Wildflowers: Scatter wildflower seeds for blooms in late spring and summer.

• Begin hardening off seedlings as the weather allows.
• Prepare garden beds by adding compost and organic matter.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: March Planting Calendar

• Indoors:
  • Warm-season Vegetables: Start seeds for tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants indoors.
• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Direct sow peas, carrots, spinach, and radishes in the garden.
  • Herbs: Plant hardy herbs like parsley, chives, and oregano directly in the soil.

• Mulch garden beds to suppress weeds and retain moisture.
• Set up trellises and supports for climbing plants.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: April Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Transplant cool-season crops like broccoli and cabbage, and sow beans, beets, and lettuce directly.
  • Wildflowers: Plant seeds for sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos.
  • Microgreens: Sow microgreens outdoors or continue growing indoors.

• Fertilize your garden with organic compost.
• Water newly planted seedlings regularly to establish strong roots.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: May Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Plant tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and corn.
  • Herbs: Transplant herbs like basil, rosemary, and thyme outdoors.
  • Edible Flowers: Plant marigolds, calendula, and nasturtiums for a colorful garden.

• Mulch around plants to help retain moisture and prevent weeds.
• Start a compost pile for garden waste and kitchen scraps.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: June Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Sow beans, okra, sweet potatoes, and summer squash.
  • Herbs: Plant herbs like dill, mint, and oregano directly in the garden.
  • Microgreens: Continue growing microgreens outdoors for fresh, quick harvests.

• Water deeply and consistently, especially during hot spells.
• Fertilize plants as they begin to produce fruit.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: July Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Plant late-season crops like pumpkins, winter squash, and fall greens.
  • Herbs: Continue planting heat-tolerant herbs like basil and thyme.
  • Edible Flowers: Sow nasturtiums and marigolds for late-season color.

• Provide shade for tender plants during the hottest part of the day.
• Harvest crops regularly to encourage continued production.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: August Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Plant fall crops like kale, spinach, and beets.
  • Herbs: Sow cool-season herbs like parsley and cilantro.
  • Wildflowers: Plant late-blooming wildflowers to enjoy as summer fades.

• Keep watering regularly, especially for newly planted crops.
• Prepare garden beds for fall planting by adding compost and mulch.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: September Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Plant cool-season crops like broccoli, cauliflower, and lettuce.
  • Herbs: Sow hardy herbs like chives, garlic, and sage.
  • Edible Flowers: Plant calendula and pansies for late-season color.

• Harvest late-season vegetables and preserve them for winter.
• Begin cleaning up garden debris to prevent pests and diseases.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: October Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Plant garlic, onions, and shallots for overwintering.
  • Wildflowers: Sow wildflower seeds for early spring blooms.
  • Herbs: Transplant herbs like rosemary and thyme into containers for indoor growing.

• Mulch garden beds to protect plants from frost.
• Store garden tools and prepare them for winter.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: November Planting Calendar

• Outdoors:
  • Vegetables: Continue planting garlic and onions if you haven't done so already.
  • Herbs: Move tender herbs indoors to protect them from frost.
  • Microgreens: Grow microgreens indoors for fresh greens throughout the winter.

• Protect tender plants with frost covers or mulch.
• Reflect on your gardening successes and challenges from the past year.

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6: December Planting Calendar

• Indoors:
  • Microgreens: Continue growing microgreens indoors for fresh, nutritious greens.
  • Herbs: Grow herbs like parsley, mint, and chives indoors for winter cooking.

• Clean and store garden tools and equipment.
• Plan your garden for the upcoming year, considering new varieties and layouts.