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Zone 7a Planting Schedule

Last spring frost: Apr 20th
First fall frost: Oct 20th
Growing season: 183 days
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Action Plan: August in Zone 7a

Expert Note

In August in Zone 7a, keep soil evenly moist and mulch to reduce heat stress. Watch for aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms on peppers and tomatoes; use insecticidal soap early. Harvest frequently to prevent overripe fruit and reduce disease pressure.

Seed & Soil

Use the warm soil to direct sow quick, heat-loving crops like Basil and Zucchini, and keep production going with Cucumber and Green Beans. If you have space, transplant or start Tomato for late-season harvests, but protect young plants from midday sun.

The Harvest

Harvest Tomato and Cucumber regularly for best flavor and continued yield. Pick Green Beans while pods are tender, and harvest Zucchini at a small-to-medium size to avoid oversized fruit. Remove any diseased leaves promptly to slow spread.

Planting Schedule

Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.
Crop Indoor Start Transplant / Sow Harvest Window
Cynara scolymus 'Italian' Jan 12th Apr 20th Sep 17th – Oct 20th
Artichoke Jan 26th Apr 6th Sep 3rd – Oct 20th
Giant Red Celery Jan 26th Jun 1st Aug 30th – Oct 20th
Green Sleeves Jan 26th Jun 1st Aug 30th – Oct 20th
Gros Vert de Laon Jan 26th Apr 13th Jul 12th – Oct 20th
Kojak Jan 26th Apr 6th Aug 4th – Oct 20th
Verina Jan 26th Mar 9th Jun 17th – Oct 20th
African Sunset Feb 9th Apr 20th Jul 19th – Oct 20th
Alabaster Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Albin Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Amsterdam Feb 9th Apr 13th Jul 7th – Oct 20th
Amsterdam Cutting Feb 9th Apr 20th Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Amsterdam Seasoning Feb 9th Apr 13th Jun 22nd – Oct 20th
Apollo Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Artichaut de Nice Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Artichoke de Marseille Feb 9th Jun 1st Aug 30th – Oct 20th
Atlas Angel Feb 9th Apr 13th Jun 22nd – Oct 20th
Baby Artichoke Feb 9th Apr 13th Jul 7th – Oct 20th
Balder Feb 9th Apr 20th Aug 3rd – Oct 20th
Bandit Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 11th – Oct 20th
Beijing White Feb 9th Apr 13th Jul 2nd – Oct 20th
Bing Select Feb 9th Apr 6th Jun 15th – Oct 20th
Blue Solaise Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 1st – Oct 20th
Bordeaux Feb 9th Apr 20th Jul 4th – Oct 20th
Bullseye Salmon Feb 9th Apr 13th Jun 22nd – Oct 20th
Cabernet Feb 9th Apr 13th Aug 1st – Oct 20th
Carmen F1 Feb 9th Apr 13th Jul 27th – Oct 20th
Cascade Blue Feb 9th Apr 20th Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Catanese Feb 9th Jun 15th Oct 13th – Oct 20th
Celebration Feb 9th Apr 6th Jun 25th – Oct 20th

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 7a?
In Zone Zone 7a, the average last spring frost is Apr 20th and the average first fall frost is Oct 20th.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 7a?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of Apr 20th.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 7a?
Zone Zone 7a has a growing season of approximately 183 days.