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Atlanta, GA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Atlanta usually comes around Mar 8 and the first fall frost around Nov 20, a growing season of about 257 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8 and plant them outside Mar 22 – Apr 5.

Last spring frostMar 8
First fall frostNov 20
Growing season257 days

When to plant vegetables in Atlanta

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 25 – Feb 8Mar 22 – Apr 5—
PeppersJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 29 – Apr 12—
EggplantJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 29 – Apr 12—
Cucumbers—Mar 22 – Apr 5—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 22 – Apr 5—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 29 – Apr 12—
Green beans—Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 28 – Sep 11
Sweet corn—Mar 22 – Apr 5—
BasilFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 22 – Apr 5—
LettuceJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 8 – Mar 22Sep 25 – Oct 9
Spinach—Jan 25 – Feb 15Sep 25 – Oct 9
Peas—Jan 25 – Feb 15Sep 11 – Sep 25
Carrots—Feb 8 – Mar 15Aug 28 – Sep 11
Radishes—Feb 1 – Mar 22Oct 9 – Oct 23
BroccoliDec 28 – Jan 11Feb 8 – Feb 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
KaleJan 11 – Jan 25Feb 1 – Feb 15Sep 11 – Sep 25
Onions—Feb 8 – Feb 22—
Potatoes—Feb 15 – Mar 15—
Garlic——Nov 6 – Dec 11

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

Month-by-month planting in Atlanta

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Spinach, Peas
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil
  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
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: BroccoliPlant 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 Atlanta?

The median last spring frost is Mar 8 and the median first fall frost is Nov 20, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Atlanta?

Start seeds indoors Jan 25 – Feb 8 and set plants outside Mar 22 – Apr 5, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Atlanta?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 20): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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