Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Elk city, KS, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
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Elk city, KS Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Elk city, KS
The average last frost date in spring for Elk city is April 15th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 29th 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 Elk city, KS
The average first frost date in fall for Elk city is October 22nd. 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 Elk city, KS
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Elk city is approximately 190 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.
Elk city, KS Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Elk city, KS Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th), starting Tomatillo seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from February 18th to March 4th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Chervil (from March 18th to April 1st), direct sowing Arugula (from March 18th to April 1st), and direct sowing Flax (from March 18th to April 1st).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Lentil (from April 1st to April 15th), direct sowing Sesame (from April 29th to May 13th), and direct sowing Lemon Balm (from April 15th to April 29th).