Waskish, MN frost dates
Last spring frostMay 22median date
First fall frostSep 17median date
Growing season118 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone3bZone 3b
How Waskish compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Waskish falls between May 7 and June 5, a 29-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 2 and October 2.
- The median last frost is 17 days later than the Minnesota median of May 5.
- Its 118-day growing season is longer than 4% of the 801 Minnesota places with a regular frost season (state median 151 days).
- The last frost is 5 days later than the zone 3b median of May 17. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 3b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 202 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | May 7 |
| 50% (median) | May 22 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | June 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 2 |
| 50% (median) | September 17 |
| 90% (late) | October 2 |
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 Waskish, MN
Waskish, MN frost dates — last frost May 22, first frost Sep 17, zone 3b. 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: Jul 23 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
Start indoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jun 11 to Jul 2
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: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 12Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 2 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Apr 24 to May 1Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
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: Jun 25 to Jul 9
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 1 to May 22
Sow outdoors: May 8 to Jun 5Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 19
Sow outdoors: May 29 to Jun 12
Transplant outside: Jun 5 to Jun 26
Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Oct 8
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Waskish, MN
| 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 | Jul 23 – Aug 20 |
| Kale | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| Cabbage | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 1 – May 15 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | May 8 – May 22 | — | Jun 11 – Jul 2 |
| 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 | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Spinach | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Radishes | — | — | Apr 17 – May 29 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 24 – May 1 | Jun 5 – Jun 12 | May 29 – Jun 12 | Jul 2 – Jul 16 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 24 – May 1 | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| 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 | Jun 25 – Jul 9 |
| Beets | — | — | May 1 – May 29 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Potatoes | — | — | May 1 – May 22 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | May 8 – Jun 5 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 29 – Jun 19 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 29 – Jun 12 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Jun 5 – Jun 26 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 3 – Oct 8 |
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 Waskish 4ne, MN weather station, 7 km away (elevation 1,191 ft (363 m)).
Frost dates near Waskish
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- Northome May 16 · Sep 26
- Redby May 12 · Oct 4
- Blackduck May 24 · Sep 17
- Hines May 24 · Sep 17
- Margie May 24 · Sep 20
- Kabetogama May 24 · Sep 20
- Redlake May 12 · Oct 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Waskish, MN?
The median last spring frost in Waskish, MN is May 22. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after June 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Waskish, MN?
The median first fall frost is September 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 2.
How long is the growing season in Waskish, MN?
About 118 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Waskish, MN?
Waskish, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 3b.