Georgia Spring Gardening Calendar: What to Plant & When

Y’all, spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get our hands in the dirt and start planting! Georgia’s got the perfect mix of mild winters and warm sunshine, making it a dream for growing fresh veggies right in your backyard. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this month-by-month guide will have your garden bursting with homegrown goodness in no time!

🌿 February – Early Cool-Season Crops 💚 Kale 💚 Spinach 💚 Lettuce 💚 Carrots 💚 Beets 💚 Turnips 💚 Broccoli 💚 Cabbage 💚 Onions 💚 Peas

🌱 Southern Tip: February might still have a bit of chill in the air, but don’t let that stop ya! Start your broccoli and cabbage indoors, and go ahead and get those leafy greens in the ground. A little frost? No problem—just tuck ‘em in with a row cover at night!

🌿 February Gardening Tips: ✔ Start seeds indoors for slow-growing crops like broccoli and cabbage. ✔ Add compost to your soil to get it ready for spring planting. ✔ Keep an eye on the weather—late frosts can sneak up on ya!

🌸 March – More Greens & Root Vegetables 💛 Swiss Chard 💛 Radishes 💛 More Lettuce 💛 Carrots 💛 Potatoes

🌱 Southern Tip: This is when things start to wake up in the garden! Root veggies love being direct sown in loose, rich soil, and if you’re dreaming of fresh tomatoes and peppers, now’s the time to start those seeds indoors. 🌞

🌸 March Gardening Tips: ✔ Direct sow root crops like carrots and radishes in well-drained soil. ✔ Harden off tomato and pepper seedlings if you started them indoors. ✔ Add mulch to keep early spring weeds under control.

🌞 April – Time for Warm-Season Crops ❤️ Tomatoes ❤️ Peppers ❤️ Cucumbers ❤️ Squash ❤️ Zucchini ❤️ Bush Beans ❤️ Corn

🌱 Southern Tip: April is the sweet spot for planting warm-season veggies. If you started tomatoes and peppers indoors, go ahead and move them outside once the last frost is gone for good. Don’t forget to mulch to keep that Georgia clay from drying out too fast!

🌞 April Gardening Tips: ✔ Transplant tomato and pepper seedlings outside after the last frost. ✔ Start beans and corn directly in the garden for strong growth. ✔ Water consistently—April showers help, but dry spells can sneak up fast!

🌻 May – Summer Crops Take Off 🧡 Okra 🧡 Sweet Potatoes 🧡 Watermelon 🧡 Cantaloupe 🧡 Eggplant 🧡 More Beans

🌱 Southern Tip: Y’all, this is when your garden starts feeling like a summertime feast! Keep those plants well-watered, especially in the heat. For climbing plants like beans and cukes, add a trellis to help ‘em grow big and strong.

🌻 May Gardening Tips: ✔ Keep an eye on watering—hotter temps mean thirsty plants! ✔ Use shade cloth on delicate greens to protect from intense sun. ✔ Start pest control early—aphids and squash bugs love May gardens!