Zone 7a Planting Calendar

Zone 7a is the colder half of Zone 7. See also: Zone 7 full calendar

Last updated: May 15, 2026
Zone 7a Climate Facts
Last Spring FrostApr 12
First Fall FrostOct 18
Growing Season189 days
Plants Available50 varieties

All Plants for Zone 7a

PlantTypeStart IndoorsTransplant / SowHarvest StartHarvest End
Arugula vegetable — Apr 5 May 10 Jun 19
Asparagus vegetable Mar 15 Apr 12 year 2-3 ongoing
Basil herb Mar 22 Apr 19 Jun 15 Aug 9
Beet vegetable — Apr 5 Jun 3 Jul 23
Blueberry fruit Mar 15 Apr 12 year 2-3 ongoing
Broccoli vegetable Feb 15 Apr 5 Jun 11 Aug 10
Brussels Sprouts vegetable Feb 15 Apr 5 Jul 1 Aug 30
Butternut Squash vegetable Mar 29 Apr 26 Jul 27 Sep 20
Cabbage vegetable Feb 15 Apr 5 Jun 11 Aug 20
Cantaloupe fruit Mar 8 Apr 26 Jul 17 Aug 31
Carrot vegetable — Apr 12 Jun 26 Aug 15
Cauliflower vegetable Feb 15 Apr 5 Jun 6 Jul 31
Celery vegetable Feb 22 Apr 12 Jul 23 Sep 26
Chives herb Mar 15 Apr 12 Jun 21 Aug 20
Cilantro herb — Apr 12 Jun 6 Jul 31
Corn (Sweet) vegetable — Apr 19 Jun 26 Sep 4
Cucumber vegetable Mar 10 Apr 15 Jun 10 Oct 15
Dill herb — Apr 19 Jun 8 Jul 28
Eggplant vegetable Mar 15 May 3 Jul 17 Sep 5
Garlic vegetable — Sep 13 Jun 4 Jul 4
Green Beans vegetable — Apr 19 Jun 15 Jul 30
Green Onion (Scallion) vegetable — Apr 5 Jun 4 Jul 19
Habanero Pepper vegetable Mar 15 May 3 Aug 18 Oct 17
Jalapeño Pepper vegetable Mar 8 Apr 26 Jul 17 Aug 31
Kale vegetable Feb 15 Apr 5 Jun 1 Jul 26
Lavender herb Mar 1 Apr 19 Aug 8 Oct 22
Lettuce vegetable Mar 8 Apr 5 May 11 Jul 10
Marigold flower Mar 8 Apr 26 Jun 17 Aug 6
Mint herb Mar 22 Apr 19 Jun 30 Aug 29
Okra vegetable — Apr 26 Jun 25 Aug 9
Onion vegetable Mar 8 Apr 5 Jul 14 Sep 12
Oregano herb Mar 22 Apr 19 Jul 18 Aug 27
Parsley herb Feb 22 Apr 12 Jul 12 Aug 31
Peas vegetable — Apr 5 Jun 9 Jul 24
Pepper (Bell) vegetable Feb 1 Apr 20 Jun 20 Oct 20
Potato vegetable Mar 15 Apr 12 Jul 8 Sep 26
Pumpkin vegetable Mar 29 Apr 26 Aug 1 Sep 30
Radish vegetable — Apr 5 May 2 Jun 14
Rosemary herb Mar 1 Apr 19 Jul 29 Oct 7
Sage herb Mar 22 Apr 19 Jul 18 Sep 1
Spinach vegetable Mar 8 Apr 5 May 19 Jul 3
Strawberry fruit Mar 15 Apr 12 Aug 1 Sep 30
Sunflower flower — Apr 19 Jul 8 Sep 6
Sweet Potato vegetable Mar 8 Apr 26 Aug 11 Oct 10
Swiss Chard vegetable Mar 8 Apr 5 Jun 3 Jul 13
Thyme herb Mar 22 Apr 19 Jul 20 Sep 3
Tomato vegetable Feb 5 Apr 15 Jun 15 Oct 20
Turnip vegetable — Apr 5 May 10 Jul 9
Watermelon fruit Mar 15 May 3 Jul 20 Sep 8
Zucchini vegetable Mar 22 Apr 19 Jun 10 Jul 30
📚 Data Sources
Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.