Planting Calendar for ZIP 36543
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Feb 28, first fall frost around Nov 27 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 36543.
Last spring frost
Feb 28
First fall frost
Nov 27
Hardiness zone
8b
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Jan 3 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Zucchini | Feb 7 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 24 |
| Summer Squash | Feb 7 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 22 |
| Winter Squash | Feb 7 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | Feb 7 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Feb 28 (Direct sow) | Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Mar 7 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | Feb 7 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | Feb 7 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Mar 14 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 | Jan 31 (Transplant out) | Sep 24 |
| Spinach | - | Jan 17 (Direct sow) | Sep 29 |
| Kale | Jan 17 | Feb 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Peas | - | Jan 17 (Direct sow) | Sep 14 |
| Carrots | - | Feb 7 (Direct sow) | Sep 4 |
| Beets | - | Jan 31 (Direct sow) | Sep 19 |
| Radishes | - | Jan 31 (Direct sow) | Oct 16 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 4 |
| Onions | Dec 20 | Jan 31 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 31 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Mar 21 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 5 |
| Celery | Dec 20 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Dec 20 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Jul 16 |
| Turnips | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Sep 24 |
| Rutabaga | - | Feb 28 (Direct sow) | Aug 10 |
| Parsnips | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Jul 16 |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 31 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Collard Greens | Jan 17 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 9 |
| Mustard Greens | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Sep 29 |
| Arugula | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Oct 4 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 31 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 24 |
| Green Onions | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Sep 14 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | Jan 31 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 25 |
| Popcorn | Feb 28 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Feb 28 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 25 |
| Lima Beans | Feb 28 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Feb 28 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Feb 28 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Jan 3 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 15 |
| Horseradish | Feb 28 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | Jan 17 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | Jan 24 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 4 |
| Endive | Jan 24 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 15 |
| Watercress | Feb 7 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Sorrel | Jan 17 | Feb 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Sunchokes | Feb 28 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | Jan 17 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | Feb 7 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 29 |
| Luffa Gourd | Jan 17 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | Jan 31 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Feb 28 | Jan 31 (Transplant out) | Aug 20 |
| Chayote | Jan 31 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Feb 28 | Jan 31 (Transplant out) | Sep 14 |
| Bitter Melon | Jan 31 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | Jan 17 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Jan 17 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | Feb 14 (Direct sow) | Sep 24 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | Aug 30 |
| Dill | - | Mar 7 (Direct sow) | Sep 14 |
| Lemon Balm | Jan 17 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Feb 28 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Chervil | Feb 28 | Feb 7 (Transplant out) | Sep 19 |
| Lemongrass | Jan 3 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | Jan 17 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | Jan 17 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | Jan 17 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | Aug 15 |
| Anise Hyssop | Jan 3 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | Jan 17 | Mar 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Jan 3 | Mar 14 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | Jan 17 | Feb 14 (Transplant out) | Sep 9 |
| Tarragon | Feb 28 | Feb 28 (Transplant out) | - |
How to read this calendar
Start seeds indoors is when to sow in trays inside so seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant outside is when to transplant seedlings or direct-sow seed, based on frost tolerance. Fall planting by is the latest date to start a fall crop and still harvest before the first fall frost. Tender crops wait until after the last spring frost; hardy crops can go out earlier.
Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Atmore, Al, 3.2 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.