02/02/2026
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Source: OSU CFAES
NOTE 1: We are blessed with two growing "seasons" in Ohio -- the cool spring and fall months, and the warm/hot/humid summer months. This expands the kinds and quantities of plants we can grow here - if you respect the needs of your plants!
NOTE 2: CGS will sell fat, happy asparagus crowns in early April. You can pre-order your plants now!
> Planting dates are based on Zone 6a. Spring planting dates should be adjusted 1 week earlier for Zone 6b and 1 week later for Zone 5b.
> Soil temperature is *more important* than air temperature when planting seeds. COOL SEASON vegetables require soil temperatures above 55F . WARM SEASON vegetables require soil temperatures above 75F. Warmer soils speed germination.
> Most vegetables can be planted starting JulyβSeptember for a fall garden. Check varieties for the number of growing days needed for a crop and com-
pare with first frost date in order to make sure that there are enough growing days remaining.
> Cool season vegetables can stand light frost and may continue growing until a hard freeze.
> Vegetables to be transplanted in the spring should be started indoors approximately 4 weeks prior to planting date on calendar.
> Cool season vegetables are generally those in which the plant is eaten (i.e. leaves, stems and roots). Sweet peas are also included.
> Warm season vegetables are generally those in which the fruit of the plant is eaten (i.e. tomatoes, peppers, corn, etc.)
> Cover crops can be planted as soon as the garden is finished in September or October
Please share this info with your edible gardening friends!