Middle Georgia Planting Calendar
Middle Georgia is especially useful for statewide garden planning because UGA's standard calendar uses the Columbus–Macon–Augusta belt as its central reference.
About these Georgia planting windows
GA Garden uses University of Georgia Cooperative Extension guidance as the baseline for statewide planting windows. UGA notes that its standard calendar is centered on Middle Georgia (roughly the Columbus–Macon–Augusta belt). Spring planting can be about 2–3 weeks earlier in extreme South Georgia and 1–3 weeks later in North Georgia; fall planting can be later in the south and about two weeks earlier in the north. Always adjust for your local frost dates, soil temperature and current weather.
Two Major Planting Seasons
UGA describes spring, roughly March through May, and fall, beginning in mid-summer and extending into September, as Georgia's two major planting periods. Cool-season work also begins before March for several crops.
Spring Transition
Start with peas, roots and brassicas, then transition toward tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers and melons as frost risk decreases and soil warms.
Fall Transition
Begin fall brassicas, roots and greens while summer conditions are still present. Young plants may need careful watering during establishment.
Use the Master Calendar
See the Georgia Planting Calendar · Companion Planting for crop-by-crop planning windows and links to the individual growing guides.
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Research baseline: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension vegetable gardening, planting-chart, school-garden calendar and home-gardening guidance. Regional dates are planning ranges and should be adjusted for local weather and frost conditions.