Cedar, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 22median date
First fall frostOct 9median date
Growing season140 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Cedar compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Cedar falls between May 4 and June 6, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 25 and October 26.
- The median last frost is 17 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 140-day growing season is longer than 25% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 30 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 154 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 4 |
| 50% (median) | May 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 6 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 25 |
| 50% (median) | October 9 |
| 90% (late) | October 26 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Cedar, MI
Cedar, MI frost dates — last frost May 22, first frost Oct 9, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 27 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 21
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 3 to Jul 24
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: Jun 12 to Jun 26Sow outdoors: Jun 12 to Jun 26
Start indoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Transplant outside: May 29 to Jun 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 17 to Jul 31
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22
Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 31 to Aug 14
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19Plant for fall: Jul 24 to Aug 7
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 26
Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 30
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Cedar, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | Apr 24 – May 29 | Aug 14 – Sep 11 |
| Kale | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jul 31 – Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jul 3 – Jul 24 |
| Okra | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | Jun 12 – Jun 26 | — |
| Basil | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | May 29 – Jun 12 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Jul 17 – Aug 7 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 29 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 19 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 17 – Jul 31 |
| Beets | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 8 – Jun 5 | Jul 31 – Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | Jul 24 – Aug 7 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 5 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 25 – Oct 30 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Maple City 1e, MI weather station, 2 km away (elevation 801 ft (244 m)).
Frost dates near Cedar
- Maple City May 22 · Oct 9
- Glen Arbor May 22 · Oct 9
- Lake Ann May 22 · Oct 9
- Lake Leelanau Apr 30 · Nov 1
- Empire May 22 · Oct 9
- Suttons Bay Apr 30 · Nov 1
- Traverse City May 9 · Oct 15
- Interlochen May 9 · Oct 15
- Honor May 2 · Oct 26
- Grawn May 9 · Oct 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Cedar, MI?
The median last spring frost in Cedar, MI is May 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 6, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Cedar, MI?
The median first fall frost is October 9, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 25.
How long is the growing season in Cedar, MI?
About 140 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Cedar, MI?
Cedar, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.