Planting Calendar: Zone 3b
Generic calendar based on the average frost timing for zone 3b. For more precise local timing, use the zip-code lookup.
This week in zone 3b
Quiet week in zone 3b. this week is a good time to step back and plan ahead.
Nothing critical on the calendar this week.
Coming up in the next two weeks
- Fertilize:Fertilize apple before bud break
Browse the full year
Each month is summarized below. Tap any month to expand.
January
January is quiet for zone 3b. Plan ahead, order seeds, sharpen tools.
No specific actions logged for January.
February
February is quiet for zone 3b. Plan ahead, order seeds, sharpen tools.
No specific actions logged for February.
March
March is quiet for zone 3b. Plan ahead, order seeds, sharpen tools.
No specific actions logged for March.
April1 action
Light pruning on apple.
- Prune:Dormant prune apple
May1 actionThis month
Fertilize apple before bud break.
- Fertilize:Fertilize apple before bud break
June1 action
apple is blooming; watch for late frosts and pollinator activity.
- Pest watch:Apple bloom; watch for pollinators and frost
July1 action
Scout for pests on apple.
- Pest watch:Apple summer pest scouting
August
August is quiet for zone 3b. Plan ahead, order seeds, sharpen tools.
No specific actions logged for August.
September1 action
Harvest apple.
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
October4 actions
Harvest apple.
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
November4 actions
Harvest apple.
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
December4 actions
Harvest apple.
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
- Harvest:Apple harvest window
Calendar logic combines NOAA frost normals with crop-specific timing data. Local microclimate and weather always overrules the calendar; use this as a starting point.