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Vegetable planting calendar for Albany, NY (USDA Zone 5b)

Albany, NY maps to USDA hardiness Zone 5b in this planner. 9 food and habitat crops have a planting window right now (July). Below is a broad month-by-month calendar covering 96 crops.

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What to plant in Albany right now

Monthly planting schedule for Albany

  • January: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • February: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • March: Spinach, Kale, Onions, Peas, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • April: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, Onions, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Horseradish, Celeriac, Chives, Lavender, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Lentils, Quinoa, Grain Amaranth, Sorghum, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Calendula, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • May: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Potatoes, Tomato (Cherry), Tomato (Slicing), Tomato (Paste/Roma), Pepper (Sweet/Bell), Pepper (Hot/Chile), Cucumbers, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Eggplant, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Green Beans, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Sweet Potatoes, Leeks, Scallions, Ginger, Turmeric, Horseradish, Celeriac, Okra, Tomatillos, Pumpkins, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Ground Cherries, Chives, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Culinary Sage, Lavender, Lemongrass, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Edamame, Chickpeas, Lentils, Peanuts, Quinoa, Grain Amaranth, Sorghum, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Figs, Globe Artichokes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Pomegranates, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Nasturtiums, Calendula, Borage, French Marigolds, Sunflowers, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • June: Tomato (Cherry), Tomato (Slicing), Tomato (Paste/Roma), Pepper (Sweet/Bell), Pepper (Hot/Chile), Cucumbers, Zucchini, Winter Squash, Eggplant, Sweet Corn, Watermelon, Basil, Mint, Green Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Sweet Potatoes, Ginger, Turmeric, Okra, Tomatillos, Pumpkins, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Ground Cherries, Oregano, Thyme, Culinary Sage, Lemongrass, Edamame, Chickpeas, Peanuts, Quinoa, Grain Amaranth, Sorghum, Nasturtiums, Borage, French Marigolds, Sunflowers, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • July: Kale, Carrots, Green Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • August: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Carrots, Radishes, Beets, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Green Beans, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Celeriac, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Lentils, Calendula, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • September: Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Radishes, Beets, Garlic, Cilantro, Parsley, Dill, Peas, Kohlrabi, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Endive, Radicchio, Celery, Florence Fennel, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga, Leeks, Scallions, Horseradish, Celeriac, Chives, Lavender, Chamomile, Fava Beans, Lentils, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Calendula, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • October: Garlic, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • November: Garlic, Horseradish, Chives, Lavender, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes, Asparagus, Dwarf Apple, Dwarf Peach, Pears, Mulberries, Goji Berries, Yarrow, Milkweed, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
  • December: Shiitake Mushrooms, Oyster Mushrooms
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