Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Tawas city, MI, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 5b.
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Tawas city, MI Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Tawas city, MI
The average last frost date in spring for Tawas city is May 17th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 31st 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 Tawas city, MI
The average first frost date in fall for Tawas city 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 Tawas city, MI
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Tawas city is approximately 146 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.
Tawas city, MI Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Tawas city, MI Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Petunia seeds indoors (from March 8th to March 22nd), starting Lavender seeds indoors (from March 8th to March 22nd), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from March 22nd to April 5th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Chervil (from April 19th to May 3rd), direct sowing Flax (from April 19th to May 3rd), and direct sowing Alfalfa (from April 19th to May 3rd).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Chia (from May 31st to June 14th), direct sowing Cantaloupe (from May 24th to June 7th), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from May 24th to June 7th).