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Auburn, AL Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Auburn usually comes around Mar 19 and the first fall frost around Nov 14, a growing season of about 240 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19 and plant them outside Apr 2 – Apr 16.

Last spring frostMar 19
First fall frostNov 14
Growing season240 days

When to plant vegetables in Auburn

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 2 – Apr 16—
PeppersJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 9 – Apr 23—
EggplantJan 29 – Feb 12Apr 9 – Apr 23—
Cucumbers—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
Zucchini & summer squash—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 9 – Apr 23—
Green beans—Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 22 – Sep 5
Sweet corn—Apr 2 – Apr 16—
BasilFeb 19 – Mar 5Apr 2 – Apr 16—
LettuceJan 22 – Feb 5Feb 19 – Apr 2Sep 19 – Oct 3
Spinach—Feb 5 – Feb 26Sep 19 – Oct 3
Peas—Feb 5 – Feb 26Sep 5 – Sep 19
Carrots—Feb 19 – Mar 26Aug 22 – Sep 5
Radishes—Feb 12 – Apr 2Oct 3 – Oct 17
BroccoliJan 8 – Jan 22Feb 19 – Mar 5Aug 22 – Sep 5
KaleJan 22 – Feb 5Feb 12 – Feb 26Sep 5 – Sep 19
Onions—Feb 19 – Mar 5—
Potatoes—Feb 26 – Mar 26—
Garlic——Oct 31 – Dec 5

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Auburn. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Auburn

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Radishes
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Garlic
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Auburn?

The median last spring frost is Mar 19 and the median first fall frost is Nov 14, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Auburn?

Start seeds indoors Feb 5 – Feb 19 and set plants outside Apr 2 – Apr 16, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Auburn?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 14): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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