When to Plant Your EarthBox
Use our map to find your recommended outdoor planting start month and latest harvest window. Adjust as needed based on your local weather conditions.
To avoid frost risk: Wait to plant outdoors 1–2 weeks after your area’s average last frost date.
Want a head start? Start sowing seeds indoors about 4 weeks before your target outdoor planting date. Or simply pick up seedlings from a local garden center once temps warm up.
Next steps: Use your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone (see below) + our Growing Guides to choose cool or warm weather crops that can thrive in your area. Then use our Product Finder to find the best EarthBox kit or bundle for what you want to grow.
Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone
The 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a specific geographical location. Zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature.
Find your zone: See below or enter your ZIP code on the USDA.gov website.