Honor, MI frost dates
Last spring frostMay 2median date
First fall frostOct 26median date
Growing season177 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Honor compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Honor falls between April 19 and May 20, a 31-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 7 and November 9.
- The median last frost is 3 days earlier than the Michigan median of May 5.
- Its 177-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 878 Michigan places with a regular frost season (state median 162 days).
- The last frost is 10 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 138 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 7 |
| 50% (median) | October 26 |
| 90% (late) | November 9 |
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 Honor, MI
Honor, MI frost dates — last frost May 2, first frost Oct 26, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2Plant for fall: Jul 20 to Aug 10
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 23 to Jun 6Sow outdoors: May 23 to Jun 6
Start indoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Transplant outside: May 9 to May 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to May 9Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 23Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Start indoors: Apr 4 to Apr 11Transplant outside: May 16 to May 30
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 3 to Aug 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 16Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Aug 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 18 to May 9Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 30Plant for fall: Aug 10 to Aug 24
Sow outdoors: May 9 to May 23
Transplant outside: May 16 to Jun 6
Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Honor, MI
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Apr 4 – May 9 | Aug 31 – Sep 28 |
| Kale | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Broccoli | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cabbage | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | Jul 20 – Aug 10 |
| Okra | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 23 – Jun 6 | May 23 – Jun 6 | — |
| Basil | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | May 9 – May 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 3 – Aug 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 28 – May 9 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 23 | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 4 – Apr 11 | May 16 – May 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 11 – May 9 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 18 – May 16 | Aug 17 – Aug 31 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 9 – May 30 | Aug 10 – Aug 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 9 – May 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 16 – Jun 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 12 – Nov 16 |
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 Frankfort 2ne, MI weather station, 15 km away (elevation 948 ft (289 m)).
Frost dates near Honor
- Beulah May 7 · Oct 20
- Benzonia May 7 · Oct 20
- Empire May 22 · Oct 9
- Lake Ann May 22 · Oct 9
- Frankfort May 2 · Oct 26
- Elberta May 2 · Oct 26
- Interlochen May 9 · Oct 15
- Glen Arbor May 22 · Oct 9
- Thompsonville May 7 · Oct 20
- Maple City May 22 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Honor, MI?
The median last spring frost in Honor, MI is May 2. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Honor, MI?
The median first fall frost is October 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 7.
How long is the growing season in Honor, MI?
About 177 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Honor, MI?
Honor, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.