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Alexandria, VA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Alexandria usually comes around Mar 24 and the first fall frost around Nov 19, a growing season of about 240 days. Start tomatoes indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24 and plant them outside Apr 7 – Apr 21.

Last spring frostMar 24
First fall frostNov 19
Growing season240 days

When to plant vegetables in Alexandria

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesFeb 10 – Feb 24Apr 7 – Apr 21—
PeppersFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 14 – Apr 28—
EggplantFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 14 – Apr 28—
Cucumbers—Apr 7 – Apr 21—
Zucchini & summer squash—Apr 7 – Apr 21—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Apr 14 – Apr 28—
Green beans—Apr 7 – Apr 21Aug 27 – Sep 10
Sweet corn—Apr 7 – Apr 21—
BasilFeb 24 – Mar 10Apr 7 – Apr 21—
LettuceJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 24 – Apr 7Sep 24 – Oct 8
Spinach—Feb 10 – Mar 3Sep 24 – Oct 8
Peas—Feb 10 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24
Carrots—Feb 24 – Mar 31Aug 27 – Sep 10
Radishes—Feb 17 – Apr 7Oct 8 – Oct 22
BroccoliJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 24 – Mar 10Aug 27 – Sep 10
KaleJan 27 – Feb 10Feb 17 – Mar 3Sep 10 – Sep 24
Onions—Feb 24 – Mar 10—
Potatoes—Mar 3 – Mar 31—
Garlic——Nov 5 – Dec 10

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Alexandria. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Alexandria

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Lettuce, Broccoli, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions
  3. MarchStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Radishes
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlant outside: Green beans, Carrots, Broccoli
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Garlic
  12. DecemberPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Alexandria?

The median last spring frost is Mar 24 and the median first fall frost is Nov 19, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Alexandria?

Start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24 and set plants outside Apr 7 – Apr 21, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Alexandria?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 19): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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