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| Tomatoes | Basil, Marigolds, Carrots, Parsley | Fennel, Cabbage, Brassicas |
| Peppers | Basil, Carrots, Tomatoes, Spinach | Fennel, Kohlrabi |
| Cucumbers | Beans, Corn, Peas, Sunflowers | Potatoes, Aromatic herbs |
| Carrots | Tomatoes, Peas, Lettuce, Onions | Dill, Parsnips |
| Beans | Corn, Squash, Cucumbers, Strawberries | Onions, Garlic |
| Lettuce | Carrots, Radishes, Onions, Strawberries | Celery, Parsley |
| Basil | Tomatoes, Peppers, Oregano | Sage |
| Marigolds | Nearly everything | Nothing — universal benefit |
| Zucchini/Squash | Beans, Corn, Nasturtiums | Potatoes |
| Peas | Carrots, Radishes, Corn | Onions, Garlic |
| Onions | Carrots, Beets, Lettuce | Beans, Peas |
| Strawberries | Lettuce, Spinach, Beans | Cabbage, Fennel |
| Kale | Beets, Celery, Herbs | Strawberries |
| Corn | Beans, Squash, Cucumbers | Tomatoes |
| Dill | Cabbage, Lettuce, Onions | Carrots, Tomatoes |
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| Plant Name | Variety | Start Indoors | Transplant/Direct Sow | Sun (F/P/S) | Water (D/M/L) | Spacing | Days to Harvest | Bed/Row | Fertilizer | Pest Notes | Harvest Notes |
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| Vegetable | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Tomatoes | | | SI | SI | T | | H | H | H | | | |
| Peppers | | SI | SI | | T | | H | H | H | | | |
| Cucumbers | | | | SI | DS | H | H | H | | | | |
| Zucchini | | | | | DS | H | H | H | | | | |
| Green Beans | | | | | DS | DS | H | H | | | | |
| Peas | | | DS | H | H | | | | DS | H | | |
| Lettuce | | | DS | H | H | | | | DS | H | | |
| Spinach | | | DS | H | H | | | | DS | H | | |
| Kale | | | SI | T | H | | | | H | H | H | |
| Carrots | | | | DS | DS | H | H | DS | | H | | |
| Beets | | | | DS | DS | H | | | DS | H | | |
| Radishes | | | DS | H | H | | | | DS | H | | |
| Onions | | SI | | T | | | H | H | | | | |
| Garlic | | | | | | | H | | | DS | DS | |
| Potatoes | | | | DS | | | H | H | | | | |
| Sweet Potatoes | | | | | T | | | | H | H | | |
| Broccoli | | | SI | T | | H | SI | T | | H | | |
| Cauliflower | | | SI | T | | H | SI | T | | H | | |
| Brussels Sprouts | | | SI | | T | | | | | H | H | |
| Cabbage | | | SI | T | | H | SI | T | | H | | |
| Winter Squash | | | | | DS | | | | H | H | | |
| Corn | | | | | DS | | | H | H | | | |
| Basil | | | | SI | T | | H | H | H | | | |
| Dill | | | | DS | | H | H | | | | | |
| Cilantro | | | | DS | H | | | | DS | H | | |
| Parsley | | | SI | | T | | H | H | H | | | |
| Thyme | | | SI | | T | H | H | H | | | | |
| Rosemary | | | SI | | T | | H | H | H | | | |
| Lavender | | | SI | | T | | H | H | | | | |
| Sunflowers | | | | | DS | | H | H | H | | | |
Shown for Zone 6. Adjust 2–3 weeks for your zone.
Jan
- Review seed catalogs
- Order seeds
- Plan bed rotations
- Sharpen tools
Feb
- Start onions + peppers indoors
- Check stored bulbs
- Test soil
Mar
- Start tomatoes indoors
- Prepare beds
- Apply compost
Apr
- Direct sow cool crops
- Harden off starts
- Check irrigation
May
- Transplant after frost
- Mulch beds
- Install tomato cages
Jun
- Succession plant lettuce
- Watch for pests
- Weekly deep water
Jul
- Harvest daily
- Side-dress heavy feeders
- Deadhead flowers
Aug
- Plant fall crops (kale, broccoli)
- Save seeds
- Preserve harvest
Sep
- Harvest winter squash
- Plant garlic
- Clean up spent plants
Oct
- Plant spring bulbs
- Mulch perennials
- Compost spent plants
Nov
- Put garden to bed
- Store tools
- Plan next year
Dec
- Review season notes
- Order seed catalogs early
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