Zone 7b Planting Schedule
Action Plan: October in Zone 7b
Expert Note
In October, keep soil evenly moist but avoid waterlogging as nights cool. Watch for late-season pests like aphids and slugs, and protect tender growth with row cover during cold snaps. Harvest in the morning for best quality and store promptly.
The Harvest
Harvest heat-loving peppers like Bhut Jolokia Chocolate and Red Bhut Jolokia before hard frosts, and cure or store them promptly. Dig up Siberian Garlic when tops start to yellow, and pull Covington and Hill Hardy as they reach full size for best texture.
Planting Schedule
Add crops from the list below to build your planting schedule.| Crop | Indoor Start | Transplant / Sow | Harvest Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynara scolymus 'Italian' | Jan 2nd | Apr 10th | Sep 7th – Oct 28th | |
| Artichoke | Jan 16th | Mar 27th | Aug 24th – Oct 28th | |
| Giant Red Celery | Jan 16th | May 22nd | Aug 20th – Oct 28th | |
| Green Sleeves | Jan 16th | May 22nd | Aug 20th – Oct 28th | |
| Gros Vert de Laon | Jan 16th | Apr 3rd | Jul 2nd – Oct 28th | |
| Kojak | Jan 16th | Mar 27th | Jul 25th – Oct 28th | |
| Verina | Jan 16th | Feb 27th | Jun 7th – Oct 28th | |
| African Sunset | Jan 30th | Apr 10th | Jul 9th – Oct 28th | |
| Alabaster | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Aug 1st – Oct 28th | |
| Albin | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Aug 1st – Oct 28th | |
| Amsterdam | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 27th – Oct 28th | |
| Amsterdam Cutting | Jan 30th | Apr 10th | Jun 19th – Oct 28th | |
| Amsterdam Seasoning | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 12th – Oct 28th | |
| Apollo | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Aug 1st – Oct 28th | |
| Artichaut de Nice | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Aug 1st – Oct 28th | |
| Artichoke de Marseille | Jan 30th | May 22nd | Aug 20th – Oct 28th | |
| Atlas Angel | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 12th – Oct 28th | |
| Baby Artichoke | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 27th – Oct 28th | |
| Balder | Jan 30th | Apr 10th | Jul 24th – Oct 28th | |
| Bandit | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Aug 1st – Oct 28th | |
| Beijing White | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 22nd – Oct 28th | |
| Bing Select | Jan 30th | Mar 27th | Jun 5th – Oct 28th | |
| Blue Solaise | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jul 22nd – Oct 28th | |
| Bordeaux | Jan 30th | Apr 10th | Jun 24th – Oct 28th | |
| Bullseye Salmon | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jun 12th – Oct 28th | |
| Cabernet | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jul 22nd – Oct 28th | |
| Carmen F1 | Jan 30th | Apr 3rd | Jul 17th – Oct 28th | |
| Cascade Blue | Jan 30th | Apr 10th | Jun 19th – Oct 28th | |
| Catanese | Jan 30th | Jun 5th | Oct 3rd – Oct 28th | |
| Celebration | Jan 30th | Mar 27th | Jun 15th – Oct 28th |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the frost dates for Zone Zone 7b?
In Zone Zone 7b, the average last spring frost is Apr 10th and the average first fall frost is Oct 28th.
When is the best time to start seeds indoors in Zone Zone 7b?
The best time to start most seeds indoors is 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost date of Apr 10th.
How long is the growing season in Zone Zone 7b?
Zone Zone 7b has a growing season of approximately 201 days.