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Garden City, KS Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Garden City usually comes around Apr 21 and the first fall frost around Oct 16, a growing season of about 178 days. Start tomatoes indoors Mar 10 – Mar 24 and plant them outside May 5 – May 19.

Last spring frostApr 21
First fall frostOct 16
Growing season178 days

When to plant vegetables in Garden City

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesMar 10 – Mar 24May 5 – May 19—
PeppersMar 3 – Mar 17May 12 – May 26—
EggplantMar 3 – Mar 17May 12 – May 26—
Cucumbers—May 5 – May 19—
Zucchini & summer squash—May 5 – May 19—
Pumpkins & winter squash—May 12 – May 26—
Green beans—May 5 – May 19Jul 24 – Aug 7
Sweet corn—May 5 – May 19—
BasilMar 24 – Apr 7May 5 – May 19—
LettuceFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 24 – May 5Aug 21 – Sep 4
Spinach—Mar 10 – Mar 31Aug 21 – Sep 4
Peas—Mar 10 – Mar 31Aug 7 – Aug 21
Carrots—Mar 24 – Apr 28Jul 24 – Aug 7
Radishes—Mar 17 – May 5Sep 4 – Sep 18
BroccoliFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 24 – Apr 7Jul 24 – Aug 7
KaleFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 17 – Mar 31Aug 7 – Aug 21
Onions—Mar 24 – Apr 7—
Potatoes—Mar 31 – Apr 28—
Garlic——Oct 2 – Nov 6

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

Month-by-month planting in Garden City

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

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 Garden City?

The median last spring frost is Apr 21 and the median first fall frost is Oct 16, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Garden City?

Start seeds indoors Mar 10 – Mar 24 and set plants outside May 5 – May 19, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Garden City?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Oct 16): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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