What to plant this week in Zone 2a
With frost dates spanning from June 1 to August 25, your Zone 2a garden is currently in a deep winter dormancy with no active planting or harvesting this week. Focus entirely on protecting existing structures and preparing the soil for next spring's early sowing.
Sow this week
No direct sowing windows open this week.
Transplant this week
Nothing is due to go out this week.
Harvest soon
No harvest windows opening just yet.
Seasonal tips
- Clear away dead plant debris to prevent overwintering pests and diseases before the snow arrives.
- Shred fallen leaves into small pieces to add organic matter to your garden beds later in winter.
- Check seed catalogs now to plan your succession schedule so you are ready for the June 1 frost date.
Pest & disease watch
- Monitor for snow mold on any evergreens or covered plants during heavy snowfalls.
- Inspect stored seeds and tools for signs of rodent activity before winter sets in.
Watering this week
Do not water outdoor garden beds to prevent ice damage, but ensure your well or irrigation system is protected from freezing.
Now is the perfect time to clean and sharpen all hand tools so they are ready to use immediately once the ground thaws.
Zone 2a planting calendar
15 cropsAverage planting and harvest windows for everything that grows in zone 2a — dates shift a week or two with the season, so treat them as a starting point and check the weekly guide above for what's open right now.
- Start indoors
- Sow outdoors
- Transplant
- Harvest
Vegetables 10
| Crop | Start indoors | Sow outdoors | Transplant | Harvest | Maturity | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arugula | — | May 4 – Jun 15 | — | Jun 3 – Jul 25 | 35d | |
| Daikon Radish | — | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | — | Aug 12 – Sep 15 | 60d | |
| Garden Pea | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 27 | 63d | |
| Lettuce | Apr 20 – May 4 | May 4 – Jun 15 | May 18 – Jun 1 | Jun 18 – Aug 14 | 53d | |
| Parsnip | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | — | Aug 26 – Sep 15 | 110d | |
| Radish | — | May 4 – Jun 29 | — | May 26 – Jul 29 | 26d | |
| Rutabaga | — | May 18 – Jun 15 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 15 | 95d | |
| Snow Pea | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | — | Jun 19 – Jul 27 | 65d | |
| Spinach | — | Apr 20 – Jun 1 | — | May 25 – Jul 16 | 40d | |
| Sugar Snap Pea | — | Apr 20 – May 18 | — | Jun 14 – Jul 22 | 60d |
Fruits 2
| Crop | Start indoors | Sow outdoors | Transplant | Harvest | Maturity | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry | — | — | May 18 – Jun 29 | — | 1.5 yr | |
| Honeyberry (Haskap) | — | — | May 18 – Jun 29 | — | 2.5 yr |
Flowers 3
| Crop | Start indoors | Sow outdoors | Transplant | Harvest | Maturity | JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Button (Cornflower) | — | May 4 – Jun 15 | — | Jul 8 – Aug 24 | 68d | |
| Cleome (Spider Flower) | — | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | — | Aug 2 – Sep 12 | 65d | |
| French Marigold | Apr 27 – May 11 | Jun 8 – Jun 29 | Jun 8 – Jun 22 | Jul 23 – Aug 28 | 53d |