PlantCal

Planting calendar for Hawaii

Short answer

Most of Hawaii is in climate zone 1, with an average last spring frost around Jan 15 and first fall frost around Dec 20. Plant hardy crops before the last frost, tender crops after. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your exact area.

Last spring frost

Jan 15

First fall frost

Dec 20

Climate zone(s)

1

CropStart indoorsPlant outsideHarvest
PeasJan 1Feb 9
SpinachJan 1Jan 25
RadishesJan 1Jan 15
KaleJan 1Jan 1Feb 11
OnionsJan 1Jan 1Mar 28
LettuceJan 1Jan 1Feb 13
CarrotsJan 1Mar 5
BeetsJan 1Feb 18
BroccoliJan 1Jan 1Mar 7
CabbageJan 1Jan 1Mar 12
PotatoesJan 1Apr 1
CilantroJan 1Feb 15
Zucchini / squashJan 1Jan 22Mar 13
Green beansJan 22Mar 18
Sweet cornJan 22Apr 7
TomatoesJan 1Jan 29Apr 14
PeppersJan 1Jan 29Apr 19
CucumbersJan 1Jan 29Mar 25
PumpkinsJan 1Jan 29May 19
BasilJan 1Jan 29Mar 30

Dates use zone 1 (most of Hawaii); colder areas run later. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for your exact zone.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Hawaii?

Most of Hawaii (zone 1) averages its last spring frost around Jan 15 and first fall frost around Dec 20. Colder parts of the state run later in spring.

When should I plant tomatoes in Hawaii?

Set tomato transplants out around Jan 29 in most of Hawaii — a couple of weeks after the last frost. Start seeds indoors about Jan 1.

What is the growing season in Hawaii?

Roughly Dec 20 minus Jan 15 for zone 1. Cool-season crops extend it on both ends; enter your ZIP for your exact dates.