Some plants have to be clear of every last frost in order to grow, some plants need the frost and that chill in order to thrive. Depending on what you want to grow may depend on when you can plant it.
You can double your gardening spot if you plant a cool crop first, after that has harvested you can then plant your warm weather crop
Cool-Weather Crops
Leafy greens and root crops grow best in cool weather. Cool-weather vegetables include Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese cabbage, Escarole, Fava beans, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, lettuces, mustard, Onions, Peas, Shallots, Spinach, and Turnips. Collard Greens
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| MOST of these are warm weather crops |
Vegetables that love spring and summer should be started indoors if possible to get a head start. They do not like cold soil at night so know your last freeze date and plan accordingly. Cucurbits, Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Lima Beans, Snap Beans, Corn, most Peas, Zucchini, Cucumbers, New Zealand Spinach, Okra, Potatoes (Sweet Potatoes, Jam too), Pumpkins, Soybeans, Squash. Beets, Radishes, & Collard Greens love the warm weather.
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