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Cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, spinach): Direct seed around March 14 if ground is workable. For better results, start indoors around February 15 and transplant around April 5. Onions, potatoes, and peas: Plant around February 25. If ground ... Here is a quick overview of when to plant the most popular types of vegetables for your spring garden.

Final Thoughts

Scroll down for the full list. Cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, spinach): Direct seed around March 20 if ground is workable. For better results, start indoors around February 21 and transplant around April 11. Onions, potatoes, and peas: Plant around March 2. If ground is ... Here is a quick overview of when to plant the most popular types of vegetables for your spring garden.

Scroll down for the full list. Cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, spinach): Direct seed around March 15 if ground is workable. For better results, start indoors around February 16 and transplant around April 6. Onions, potatoes, and peas: Plant around February 26.