Zone 7 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart. Zone 7 has a longer growing season of about 180–210 days, with last frost typically around mid-April and first frost around mid-October. This allows for a wide variety of both cool-season and warm-season crops to thrive.
Zone 7 Vegetable Planting and Harvest Chart
| Vegetable | Start Indoors | Direct Sow Outdoors | Transplant Outdoors | Harvest Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | – | Early March–Aug | – | April–Oct |
| Beets | – | March–July | – | May–Oct |
| Broccoli | Feb–March | – | March–April | May–Sept |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb–March | – | March–April | Sept–Nov |
| Cabbage | Feb–March | – | March–April | June–Oct |
| Carrots | – | March–July | – | May–Nov |
| Cauliflower | Feb–March | – | March–April | May–Sept |
| Corn | – | April–June | – | June–Sept |
| Cucumbers | April (optional) | May–June | June | July–Sept |
| Kale | Feb–March | March–July | March–April | May–Nov |
| Lettuce | – | March–Sept | – | April–Nov |
| Onions (sets) | – | March–April | – | June–July |
| Peas | – | March–April | – | May–June |
| Peppers | Feb–March | – | Late April–May | July–Oct |
| Potatoes | – | March–April | – | June–Sept |
| Pumpkins | April (optional) | Late May–June | Early June | Sept–Oct |
| Radishes | – | March–Aug | – | April–Oct |
| Spinach | – | March–April | – | April–June |
| Squash (Summer) | April (optional) | May–June | June | July–Oct |
| Squash (Winter) | April (optional) | May–June | June | Sept–Oct |
| Tomatoes | Feb–March | – | Late April–May | July–Oct |
| Turnips | – | March–July | – | May–Nov |
| Zucchini | April (optional) | May–June | June | July–Sept |
Zone 7 Gardening Tips:
Frost Dates: Last frost ~April 15; First frost ~October 15 (check your local microclimate for exact dates).
Warm-Season Crops: Plant heat-loving vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers after the last frost, once the soil has warmed up.
Cool-Season Crops: Take advantage of the longer spring and fall by planting crops like lettuce, peas, spinach, and radishes early in the season or as a fall crop.
Succession Planting: For fast-growing crops like radishes, spinach, and lettuce, you can plant multiple times during the season to extend the harvest.
Row Covers: Use for frost protection in early spring or late fall, allowing you to extend the growing season for cool-season crops.