Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Franklin park, IL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Franklin park, IL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Franklin park, IL
The average last frost date in spring for Franklin park is April 30th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 14th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Franklin park, IL
The average first frost date in fall for Franklin park is October 25th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Franklin park, IL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Franklin park is approximately 178 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Franklin park, IL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Franklin park, IL Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Lavender seeds indoors (from February 19th to March 5th), starting Celery seeds indoors (from February 19th to March 5th), and starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from February 19th to March 5th).
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Sage seeds indoors (from March 19th to April 2nd), starting Stevia seeds indoors (from March 5th to March 19th), and starting Statice seeds indoors (from March 5th to March 19th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Swiss Chard (from April 16th to April 30th), direct sowing Flax (from April 2nd to April 16th), and direct sowing Fenugreek (from April 30th to May 14th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Cantaloupe (from May 7th to May 21st), direct sowing Zinnia (from May 7th to May 21st), and direct sowing Watermelon (from May 14th to May 28th).