Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Bay port, MI, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Bay port, MI Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Bay port, MI
The average last frost date in spring for Bay port is May 12th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 26th 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 Bay port, MI
The average first frost date in fall for Bay port is October 10th. 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 Bay port, MI
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Bay port is approximately 151 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.
Bay port, MI Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Bay port, MI Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Marigold seeds indoors (from March 31st to April 14th), starting Coleus seeds indoors (from March 17th to March 31st), and starting Pansy seeds indoors (from March 3rd to March 17th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Alyssum (from April 28th to May 12th), direct sowing Garden Cress (from April 14th to April 28th), and direct sowing Lentil (from April 28th to May 12th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Sesame (from May 26th to June 9th), direct sowing Cucumber (from May 19th to June 2nd), and direct sowing Nasturtium (from May 19th to May 26th).