🌿 The Seed Catalog

🌿 Universal Vegetable Planting Schedule

Vegetable Soil Temp (°F) Air Temp (°F) Days to Harvest Frost Sensitivity Sun Needs Soil pH Planting Depth Notes
Asparagus50–7560–802nd yearHardyFull Sun6.5–7.56" crownsPerennial; needs well-drained soil
Broccoli60–7560–7050–72Light frost OKFull Sun6.0–7.00.5"Harvest when heads are tight
Brussels Sprouts60–7560–7090–120HardyFull Sun6.0–7.50.5"Best after light frost
Cabbage60–7560–7070–120HardyFull Sun6.0–7.50.5"Harvest when heads are firm
Carrots55–7560–7070–95Light frost OKFull Sun6.0–6.80.25"Loose soil prevents forked roots
Cauliflower60–7560–7050–72Light frost OKFull Sun6.0–7.00.5"Tie leaves over head to blanch
Celery60–7060–7085–120TenderFull Sun6.0–7.00.25–0.5"Needs consistent moisture
Corn60–9565–9060–100TenderFull Sun6.0–6.81–1.5"Wind-pollinated; plant in blocks
Cucumbers65–9570–8550–65TenderFull Sun6.0–7.00.5–0.75"Mulch to retain moisture
Garlic50–7555–75180–210HardyFull Sun6.0–7.02" clovesPlant in fall for summer harvest
Green Beans60–8570–8550–60TenderFull Sun6.0–6.81–1.5"Avoid overhead watering
Lettuce45–7560–7040–90Light frost OKFull Sun6.0–7.00.25"Bolts in heat; succession plant
Mushrooms—55–65 (indoors)VariesNot applicableShade6.5–7.5Surface spawnGrown in composted substrate
Onions55–7560–7090–120HardyFull Sun6.0–7.00.5" seeds / 1" setsLong growing season
Peppers65–9570–8560–90TenderFull Sun6.0–6.80.25–0.5"Sensitive to cold; mulch helps
Potatoes55–7560–7070–120Light frost OKFull Sun5.0–6.54" eyesHill soil around stems
Spinach45–7560–7040–60HardyFull Sun6.5–7.50.5"Bolts in heat; plant early spring
Squash65–9570–8560–100TenderFull Sun6.0–6.81"Needs space; pollinate early AM
Tomatoes60–9570–8560–85TenderFull Sun6.0–6.8

🍊 Universal Fruit Planting Schedule

Fruit Soil Temp (°F) Air Temp (°F) Days to Harvest Frost Sensitivity Sun Needs Soil pH Planting Depth Notes
Apples50–7060–75150–180ModerateFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelRequires chill hours; cross-pollination improves yield
Avocados65–8570–85180–240TenderFull Sun6.0–6.5Rootball levelProtect from frost; mulch for moisture retention
Bananas70–9075–95270–365TenderFull Sun5.5–7.0Rootball levelNeeds warmth and humidity; wind protection recommended
Berries55–7560–8060–90ModerateFull Sun5.5–6.51–2"Mulch to retain moisture; netting protects fruit
Cherries50–7060–7590–120ModerateFull Sun6.0–7.5Rootball levelNeeds chill hours; avoid wet soil
Grapefruit65–8570–90180–240TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelProtect from frost; good drainage essential
Grapes60–8065–85150–180ModerateFull Sun5.5–6.51–2"Train on trellis; prune for airflow
Kiwi60–7565–80180–240ModerateFull Sun5.5–7.0Rootball levelDioecious; needs male and female plants
Lemons65–8570–90150–210TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelProtect from frost; container-friendly
Limes65–8570–90150–210TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelSimilar to lemons; sensitive to cold snaps
Mandarins65–8570–90180–240TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelSweet citrus; protect from frost
Mangoes70–9075–95180–300TenderFull Sun5.5–7.5Rootball levelNeeds heat; prune for airflow
Melons65–9070–9070–100TenderFull Sun6.0–6.81"Pollinate early morning; mulch for moisture
Oranges65–8570–90180–240TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0Rootball levelProtect from frost; mulch helps retain heat
Peaches / Nectarines / Plums55–7560–8090–150ModerateFull Sun6.0–7.5Rootball levelNeeds chill hours; prune for shape
Pears50–7060–7590–150ModerateFull Sun6.0–7.5Rootball levelCross-pollination improves yield
Pineapple70–9075–95180–240TenderFull Sun4.5–6.5Surface crownSlow-growing; prefers humidity
Pomegranates65–8570–90180–210ModerateFull Sun5.5–7.0Rootball levelDrought-tolerant; prune for airflow
Tangerines65–8570–90180–240TenderFull Sun6.0–7.0

🌸 Universal Flower Planting Schedule

Flower Soil Temp (°F) Air Temp (°F) Bloom Season Frost Sensitivity Sun Needs Soil pH Planting Depth Notes
Begonias60–7565–80Summer–FallTenderPartial Shade5.5–6.5SurfaceGreat for containers; avoid soggy soil
Camellias50–6555–70Winter–SpringModeratePartial Shade5.5–6.5Rootball levelNeeds acidic soil; mulch helps
Clematis55–7060–75Spring–FallModerateFull Sun / Roots Shade6.5–7.02–3"Train on trellis; keep roots cool
Daffodils50–6555–70Early SpringHardyFull Sun6.0–7.06"Plant in fall; naturalizes well
Dahlias60–7565–80Summer–FallTenderFull Sun6.5–7.04–6"Lift tubers after frost
Geraniums60–7565–80Spring–FallTenderFull Sun6.0–6.5SurfaceDeadhead for continuous bloom
Hydrangeas55–7060–75SummerModeratePartial Shade5.5–6.5Rootball levelColor varies by pH; mulch helps
Impatiens60–7565–80Spring–FallTenderShade6.0–6.5SurfaceGreat for borders; avoid overwatering
Lavender65–8070–85SummerTenderFull Sun6.5–7.50.25–0.5"Needs dry soil; attracts pollinators
Lilacs50–6555–70SpringHardyFull Sun6.5–7.0Rootball levelNeeds chill hours; prune after bloom
Orchids65–7570–80VariesTenderIndirect Light5.5–6.5Surface (in bark)Humidity-loving; avoid wet roots
Pansies45–6550–70Fall–SpringHardyFull Sun5.5–6.00.25"Cool-season bloomers; great for borders
Peonies50–6555–70SpringHardyFull Sun6.5–7.02"Long-lived; avoid deep planting
Petunias60–7565–80Spring–FallTenderFull Sun6.0–7.0SurfaceDeadhead for longer bloom
Poppies55–7060–75SpringModerateFull Sun6.0–7.0SurfaceSelf-seeding; prefers cool weather
Roses60–7565–80Spring–FallModerateFull Sun6.0–6.5Rootball levelPrune for shape; mulch helps
Sedum (Stonecrop)65–8570–90Summer–FallHardyFull Sun6.0–7.0SurfaceDrought-tolerant; great for borders
Sunflowers65–8570–9070–100TenderFull Sun6.0–7.51"Pollinator magnet; support tall varieties
Sweet Peas50–6555–7060–75HardyFull Sun6.0–7.51"Fragrant climbers; cool-season bloomers