Cheyenne Planting Schedule
Average Frost Dates for Cheyenne:
The last average frost-free date is May 20th. The first average frost date is September 20th. Weather conditions in Cheyenne can vary, and frost may occur before or after these dates. Be prepared to protect crops using tarps, sheets, or frost cloth.
| Plant After April 15 | Plant After May 1 | Plant Around May 25 | Plant Through June | Plant Early August |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus * | Beets – | Pole & Bush Beans – | Bush Beans – | Spinach # |
| Broccoli # | Carrots – | Corn # | Leafy Greens – | Radish – |
| Cabbage # | Chard # | Cucumber # | Root Crops – | Leafy Greens – |
| Leafy Greens # | Herbs – | Eggplant * | Broccoli # | Beets – |
| Cauliflower # | Mustard # | Peppers * | Cauliflower # | Onions # |
| Onions # | Parsnip – | Tomato * | Kohlrabi # | Cabbage # |
| Peas – | Perennials # | Peas – | Root Crops – | |
| Potato # | Radish – | Squash # | ||
| Spinach # | Pumpkins # | |||
| Kohlrabi # | ||||
| Brussels Sprouts # |
Code Key
* = Use transplants or bare root plants. If starting from seed, begin 6–8 weeks before transplanting.
# = Use seed or transplants.
– = Can be seeded directly into the garden. Keep soil moist and plant seeds at a depth twice their width.
Planting and Care
- Keep beds moist until seeds germinate. A light layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
- Protect transplants from direct sun and wind for a few days using cardboard or wood barriers.
- Thin seedlings to proper spacing as indicated on seed packets to ensure healthy growth.
Download a printable version of the planting schedule:
Printable planting schedule (PDF)
We also provide a blank version to help you plan and track your planting:
View an example planting schedule: