Zone 2b Planting Schedule
Action Plan: October in Zone 2b
Expert Note
In October, keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging as nights cool. Watch for late blight and powdery mildew on foliage; remove infected leaves and improve airflow. Harvest promptly before frosts, and protect tender plants with row cover when lows drop.
The Harvest
Focus on harvesting ripe tomatoes like Beefsteak, Better Boy, and Brandywine as they finish. Also pick hot peppers such as Tabasco and Cascabel before cold slows them down; keep harvesting regularly to prevent losses from frost.
Planting Schedule
Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.| Crop | Indoor Start | Transplant / Sow | Harvest Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artichoke | Feb 20th | May 1st | Sep 28th – Aug 25th | |
| Giant Red Celery | Feb 20th | Jun 26th | Sep 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Green Sleeves | Feb 20th | Jun 26th | Sep 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Gros Vert de Laon | Feb 20th | May 8th | Aug 6th – Aug 25th | |
| Verina | Feb 20th | Apr 3rd | Jul 12th – Aug 25th | |
| African Sunset | Mar 6th | May 15th | Aug 13th – Aug 25th | |
| Amsterdam | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 1st – Aug 25th | |
| Amsterdam Cutting | Mar 6th | May 15th | Jul 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Amsterdam Seasoning | Mar 6th | May 8th | Jul 17th – Aug 25th | |
| Artichaut de Nice | Mar 6th | May 8th | Sep 5th – Aug 25th | |
| Artichoke de Marseille | Mar 6th | Jun 26th | Sep 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Atlas Angel | Mar 6th | May 8th | Jul 17th – Aug 25th | |
| Baby Artichoke | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 1st – Aug 25th | |
| Beijing White | Mar 6th | May 8th | Jul 27th – Aug 25th | |
| Bing Select | Mar 6th | May 1st | Jul 10th – Aug 25th | |
| Bordeaux | Mar 6th | May 15th | Jul 29th – Aug 25th | |
| Bullseye Salmon | Mar 6th | May 8th | Jul 17th – Aug 25th | |
| Cascade Blue | Mar 6th | May 15th | Jul 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Catanese | Mar 6th | Jul 10th | Nov 7th – Aug 25th | |
| Celebration | Mar 6th | May 1st | Jul 20th – Aug 25th | |
| Celeriac | Mar 6th | May 1st | Jul 30th – Aug 25th | |
| Celery | Mar 6th | May 8th | Jul 22nd – Aug 25th | |
| Cherokee Sunset | Mar 6th | May 15th | Jul 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Cheyenne Spirit | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 6th – Aug 25th | |
| Chinese Pink | Mar 6th | Jun 26th | Sep 19th – Aug 25th | |
| Colossus | Mar 6th | May 15th | Jul 24th – Aug 25th | |
| Conquistador | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 1st – Aug 25th | |
| Copra | Mar 6th | May 1st | Aug 9th – Aug 25th | |
| Cora | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 16th – Aug 25th | |
| Cynara scolymus 'French' | Mar 6th | May 8th | Aug 1st – Aug 25th |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 2b?
In Zone Zone 2b, the average last spring frost is May 15th and the average first fall frost is Aug 25th.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 2b?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of May 15th.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 2b?
Zone Zone 2b has a growing season of approximately 102 days.