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Planting Calendar for El Dorado, KS

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they could still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-season crops, such as kale and lettuce, do not grow well in hot temperatures, which can cause bolting issues.  For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed. 

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus, several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage. 

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you've already prepared the soil! 

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost, but many are frost-tolerant and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible. 

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Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on October 20 (at EL DORADO, KS climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Sep 1-Oct 6
Moon Sep 2-17
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jul 28-Aug 25
Moon Jul 28-Aug 3, Aug 20-25
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 11-Sep 1
Moon Aug 11-19
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jul 21-28
Moon Jul 21
Frost Aug 11-25
Moon Aug 11-19
60Frost-tolerant
Brussels SproutsFrost Jun 30-Jul 14
Moon Jul 5-14
N/A100Frost-hardy
CabbageFrost Jul 21-28
Moon Jul 21
Frost Aug 11-18
Moon Aug 11-18
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Aug 4-11
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 14-21
Moon Jul 14-21
Frost Jul 28-Aug 4
Moon Aug 4
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jul 28-Aug 25
Moon Aug 4-19
N/A70Frost-tolerant
FennelFrost Jul 21-Aug 4
Moon Jul 21
N/A80Tender
GarlicFrost Nov 3-16
Moon Nov 16
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Aug 4-18
Moon Aug 4-18
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 11-25
Moon Aug 11-19
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Aug 18-Sep 8
Moon Aug 18-19, Sep 2-8
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 11-25
Moon Aug 11-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
Mustard GreensFrost Aug 18-Sep 8
Moon Aug 18-19, Sep 2-8
N/A45Tender
PeasFrost Aug 11-25
Moon Aug 11-19
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 8-22
Moon Sep 18-22
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Sep 1-22
Moon Sep 2-17
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 11-25
Moon Aug 11-19
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Aug 18-Sep 1
Moon Aug 20-Sep 1
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on April 19 (at EL DORADO, KS climate station, elevation 1289 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Mar 29-Apr 12
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
Sep 22
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 5-7
Apr 19
BasilFrost Mar 7-22
Frost May 3-17
Moon May 7-17
Frost May 3-17
Moon May 7-17
Sep 8
BeetsN/AFrost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 5-7
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 26-29
May 3
Bell PeppersFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 9-22
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
N/AJul 28
Bok ChoyFrost Mar 7-22
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
May 31
BroccoliFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
Aug 18
Brussels SproutsFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
Jul 14
CabbageFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
Apr 26
CantaloupesFrost Mar 29-Apr 12
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost Apr 19-May 3
Moon Apr 19-23
Frost Apr 26-May 3
Jul 14
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-Apr 5
Moon Mar 26-Apr 5
Aug 11
CauliflowerFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Apr 12-26
Moon Apr 12-23
N/AAug 4
CeleryFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 25
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
Frost Apr 19
Moon Apr 19
Aug 11
ChivesFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Aug 25
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost Apr 19-May 3
Moon Apr 19-23
May 10
CollardsFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Aug 11
CucumbersFrost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Aug 11
DillN/AN/AFrost Apr 12-May 3
Moon Apr 12-23
Aug 25
Dry BeansN/AN/AFrost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Jul 14
EggplantsFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
N/AAug 11
Fava BeansN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
FennelFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Apr 26-May 3
Frost Apr 19-May 3
Moon Apr 19-23
Aug 4
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost Apr 26-May 17
Moon May 7-17
Aug 11
Honeydew MelonsFrost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Jul 21
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 9-22
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
N/A
KaleFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
KohlrabiFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
LeeksFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 9-22
Frost Mar 29-Apr 12
Moon Apr 8-12
N/AJul 7
LettuceFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
MicrogreensN/AN/AN/A
Mustard GreensN/AN/AN/A
OkraFrost Mar 22-Apr 5
Moon Mar 22-25
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-17
Moon May 7-17
Aug 11
OnionsN/AFrost Mar 22-Apr 5
Moon Mar 26-Apr 5
N/AJul 14
OreganoFrost Feb 8-Mar 7
Moon Feb 9-24
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
N/AAug 11
ParsleyFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 9-22
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
Frost Mar 22-Apr 26
Moon Mar 22-25, Apr 8-23
Aug 4
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 26-29
Jul 14
PeanutsN/AN/AFrost May 10-24
Moon May 24
PeasN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-Apr 5
Moon Mar 26-Apr 5
Aug 11
PumpkinsFrost Mar 29-Apr 12
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Jul 7
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 26-29
Aug 25
RosemaryFrost Jan 25-Feb 8
Moon Jan 25
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
N/AAug 25
SageFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
N/AAug 4
SalsifyN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-Apr 5
Moon Mar 26-Apr 5
Jul 14
SpinachFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 22-25
May 3
Sweet CornN/AN/AFrost May 3-17
Moon May 7-17
Aug 4
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 3-17
Moon May 3-6
Jul 7
Swiss ChardFrost Mar 7-22
Frost Apr 5-19
Moon Apr 8-19
Frost Mar 29-Apr 19
Moon Apr 8-19
May 3
ThymeFrost Feb 8-22
Moon Feb 9-22
Frost Apr 26-May 3
N/AJul 28
TomatillosFrost Mar 7-22
Frost May 3-17
Moon May 7-17
N/AAug 4
TomatoesFrost Feb 22-Mar 7
Moon Feb 22-24
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
N/AJul 21
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Mar 22-29
Moon Mar 26-29
Sep 22
WatermelonsFrost Mar 29-Apr 12
Moon Apr 8-12
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Frost Apr 26-May 3
Jul 21
Winter SquashFrost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Jun 30
Zucchini (Summer Squash)Frost Mar 29-Apr 5
Frost Apr 26-May 10
Moon May 7-10
Frost May 3-10
Moon May 7-10
Aug 18
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