Engadine, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 26median date
First fall frostSep 30median date
Growing season127 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone5aZone 5a
How Engadine compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Engadine falls between May 12 and June 10, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 13 and October 13.
- The median last frost is 21 days later than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 127-day growing season is longer than 7% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 23 days later than the zone 5a median of May 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 5a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 193 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 12 |
| 50% (median) | May 26 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 13 |
| 50% (median) | September 30 |
| 90% (late) | October 13 |
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 Engadine, MI
Engadine, MI frost dates — last frost May 26, first frost Sep 30, zone 5a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Mar 3 to Mar 17Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Sep 2
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: Apr 28 to May 12Sow outdoors: Apr 28 to May 12Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 12
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 5 to May 19Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14Transplant outside: May 12 to May 26Plant for fall: Jun 24 to Jul 15
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: Jun 16 to Jun 30Sow outdoors: Jun 16 to Jun 30
Start indoors: Apr 14 to Apr 28Transplant outside: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 14 to May 5Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 21 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 16Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 5Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 16Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 5Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Start indoors: Apr 28 to May 5Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 23
Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Jul 8 to Jul 22
Sow outdoors: May 5 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 5 to May 26
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 9Plant for fall: Jul 22 to Aug 5
Sow outdoors: May 12 to Jun 2Plant for fall: Aug 5 to Aug 26
Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 23Plant for fall: Jul 15 to Jul 29
Sow outdoors: Jun 2 to Jun 16
Transplant outside: Jun 9 to Jun 30
Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Engadine, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | Apr 28 – May 12 | — | — |
| Peppers | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 5 – May 19 | Apr 28 – Jun 2 | Aug 5 – Sep 2 |
| Kale | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Apr 28 – May 12 | Jul 22 – Aug 12 |
| Broccoli | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 26 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 5 – May 19 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | May 12 – May 26 | — | Jun 24 – Jul 15 |
| Okra | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | — |
| Basil | Apr 14 – Apr 28 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | Jul 8 – Jul 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 14 – May 5 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 21 – Jun 2 | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 28 – May 5 | Jun 9 – Jun 16 | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 28 – May 5 | — | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 28 – May 5 | — | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 28 – May 5 | Jun 9 – Jun 23 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | May 5 – Jun 2 | Jul 8 – Jul 22 |
| Beets | — | — | May 5 – Jun 2 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 5 – May 26 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 12 – Jun 9 | Jul 22 – Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 12 – Jun 2 | Aug 5 – Aug 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Jun 2 – Jun 23 | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Jun 2 – Jun 16 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 9 – Jun 30 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 16 – Oct 21 |
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 Engadine Mdot, MI weather station, 9 km away (elevation 686 ft (209 m)).
Frost dates near Engadine
- Curtis May 26 · Sep 30
- Mc Millan May 21 · Oct 5
- Naubinway May 26 · Sep 30
- Newberry May 21 · Oct 5
- Gould City May 26 · Sep 30
- Germfask May 26 · Sep 30
- Seney May 27 · Oct 10
- Hulbert frost any month
- Gulliver May 9 · Oct 10
- Trout Lake May 21 · Oct 1
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Engadine, MI?
The median last spring frost in Engadine, MI is May 26. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Engadine, MI?
The median first fall frost is September 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 13.
How long is the growing season in Engadine, MI?
About 127 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Engadine, MI?
Engadine, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5a.