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Frost & Planting

Twice every year, spring and fall, our New England weather stretches the limits of cold tolerance on our plants. Or maybe I should say that we as humans, try to stretch the limits of our plants to make them fit the New England weather. Some plants are more cold tolerant than others. Some even prefer colder. Here is a general list to use as a starting point. The 'Not Cold Tolerant' group is best planted after the last spring frost, and protected if a fall frost is forecast. The plants on the 'Can Withstand Hard Frost' list can be planted earliest in the spring and will likely be the most tolerant of fall frosts. 

This doesn't mean that those most tolerant plants will be unfazed by a fall frost however. In the spring when they have been experiencing cool temperatures on a regular basis, they are more acclimated to cold. Thus they are "ready for" it. But in the fall the cold is more like a sneak attack. The plants have been basking in the glory  of warm sunny days, only to be hit with a Batman-like WHAM when they least expect it. So while spring and fall frosts will cause somewhat different reactions, these lists are a starting point.
Can Withstand Hard Frost
Calendula
Dianthus
English Daisy
Forget Me Not
Pansy
Snapdragon
Stock
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Pea
Viola
Wallflower
Arugula
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chives
Collards
Endive
Escarole
Garlic
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lettuce
Onions
Parsley
Peas
Potatoes
Radish
Radishes
Sage
Sorrel
Spinach
Turnips
​Survives Light Frost
Artichokes
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Celery
Chinese Cabbage
Cilantro
Kohlrabi
Lemon Balm
Lettuce
Mint
Mustard Greens
Oregano
Peas
Quinoa
Radicchio
Rosemary
Spinach
Swiss Chard
Thyme​
​Not Cold Tolerant
Bachelor’s Button 
Black Eyed Susan
Larkspur 
Marigold 
Sunflower 
Sweet Pea 
Amaranth
Basil
Beans
Bush Beans
Chamomile,
Corn
Cucumbers
Dill
Eggplant
Hot And Sweet Peppers
Marjoram
Melons
New Zealand Spinach
Okra
Peppers
Pumpkins
Quinoa
Runner Beans
Squash
Stevia
Tomatillo
Tomatoes
Watermelon​
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