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Planting Calendar for Marquette, MI

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The planting calendar below tells you when to plant in the SPRING and also plant in the FALL, based on your zip code or postal code.

Fall Planting Calendar

When we say "fall," we really mean planting in summer in time for a fall harvest. Think of this as a second summer! It's easy to keep the crops going if you're already prepared the soil! 

Many crops that would be started indoors for a spring crop can just be plunked into the soil directly for a fall crop. Not only is the soil already warm but also there are less pests and it tends to be rainier so you don't need to water as often. Some fall vegetables need to be harvested by the first frost but also many are frost-tolerant—and even taste better after a kiss of fall frost!

See each plant's individual Growing Guide for more specific planting, plant care, and harvesting information.

Spring Planting Calendar

Our spring planting calendar starts with the very first dates that you can plant (based on the last spring frost). But if you've missed these dates, no worries! This is why we've added "last planting dates" to our spring calendar; this is meant to help new gardeners understand that if they missed the first spring planting window, they can still get crops in the ground.

In fact, many crops with short maturity times (such as radishes) can be succession planted all the way through the summer in northern areas. However, note that some cool-seasons crops such as kale and lettuce do not grow well in hot tempertures, which can cause bolting issues.  For some gardeners, especially in the South, a break to avoid summer heat is needed, but they can start once the heat has passed. 

The dates provided are based on the number of weeks before or after frost, so we can provide a unique calendar to every user in the country. Thus several crops (especially similar crops) may appear to have the same date. Kale and lettuce, for example, or dates for starting seeds, like broccoli and cabbage. 

Specifically, on the charts, there are different columns labeled as follows:

  1. Start Seeds Indoors: When to sow seeds indoors to get an early start on the season.
  2. Plant Seedlings Outdoors: When to put small seedlings that you grew indoors (OR starter plants that you bought at a garden nursery) in the outdoor soil.
  3. Start Seeds Outdoors: When to plant seeds directly into the outdoor soil.
  4. Last Date to Plant: You may plant any time from the "start seeds" dates until this "last date." Don't wait any longer, or the crop won't have time to get to harvest before fall/winter frosts.

The "Moon Dates" indicate the best planting dates based on Moon phases. You can learn more about this age-old technique below.

When N/A appears in the chart, that starting method is typically not recommended, although it is likely still possible. 

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Planting Dates for Fall

On average, your first fall frost occurs on October 15 (at MARQUETTE, MI climate station).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds OutdoorsTransplantAverage Days to MaturityFrost Tolerance
ArugulaFrost Aug 27-Oct 1
Moon Aug 27-30, Sep 14-29
N/A40Frost-hardy
BeetsFrost Jul 23-Aug 20
Moon Aug 2-15
N/A50Frost-tolerant
Bok ChoyFrost Aug 6-27
Moon Aug 16-27
N/A50Frost-tolerant
BroccoliFrost Jul 16-23
Moon Jul 17-23
Frost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 16-20
60Frost-tolerant
CabbageFrost Jul 16-23
Moon Jul 17-23
Frost Aug 6-13
90Frost-tolerant
CarrotsFrost Jul 30-Aug 6
Moon Aug 2- 6
N/A70Frost-tolerant
CauliflowerFrost Jul 9-16
Frost Jul 23-30
Moon Jul 23-30
75Frost-tolerant
ChivesFrost Jul 23-Aug 20
Moon Jul 23-Aug 1, Aug 16-20
N/A70Frost-tolerant
GarlicFrost Oct 29-Nov 11
Moon Oct 29-Nov 11
N/A120Frost-hardy
Green BeansFrost Jul 30-Aug 13
Moon Jul 30-Aug 1
N/A55Tender
KaleFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 16-20
N/A60Frost-hardy
KohlrabiFrost Aug 13-Sep 3
Moon Aug 16-30
N/A45Frost-tolerant
LettuceFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 16-20
N/A60Frost-tolerant
PeasFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 16-20
N/A55Tender
RadishesFrost Sep 3-17
Moon Sep 3-13
N/A25Frost-tolerant
SpinachFrost Aug 27-Sep 17
Moon Aug 27-30, Sep 14-17
N/A30Frost-hardy
Swiss ChardFrost Aug 6-20
Moon Aug 16-20
N/A60Frost-tolerant
TurnipsFrost Aug 13-27
Moon Aug 13-15
N/A50Frost-tolerant

Planting Dates for Spring

On average, your last spring frost occurs on May 15 (at MARQUETTE, MI climate station, elevation 666 feet).
CropFrost Based on Frost Dates
Moon Based on Moon Dates
Start Seeds IndoorsPlant Seedlings
or Transplants
Start Seeds OutdoorsLast Date to Plant
ArugulaFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 24-May 5
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
Sep 17
AsparagusN/AN/AFrost May 1-15
Moon May 6-15
May 15
BasilFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Sep 3
BeetsN/AFrost May 1-15
Moon May 6-15
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 17-18
May 29
Bell PeppersFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5- 7
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/AJul 23
Bok ChoyFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Jun 26
BroccoliFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1- 5
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
Aug 13
Brussels SproutsFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost Feb 5-19
Moon Feb 5
Frost Jan 8-22
Moon Jan 21-22
Jul 9
CabbageFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1- 5
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
Jul 2
CantaloupesFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 24-May 5
Frost May 15-29
Moon May 19-29
Frost May 22-29
Moon May 22-29
Jul 9
CarrotsN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 17-18
Aug 6
CauliflowerFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 8-22
Moon May 19-22
N/AAug 6
CeleryFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 20-Mar 5
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Frost May 15
Aug 6
ChivesFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Aug 20
Cilantro (Coriander)N/AN/AFrost May 15-29
Moon May 19-29
Jun 5
CollardsFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1- 5
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Aug 6
CornN/AN/AFrost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Jul 30
CucumbersFrost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Aug 6
DillN/AN/AFrost May 8-29
Moon May 19-29
Aug 20
EggplantsFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/AAug 6
Fava Beans (Broad Beans)N/AN/AFrost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
GarlicN/AN/AN/A
Green BeansN/AN/AFrost May 22-Jun 12
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Aug 6
Jalapeño PeppersFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5- 7
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/A
KaleFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1- 5
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
KohlrabiFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
LettuceFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
OkraFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 19-May 1
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Aug 6
Onion SetsN/AFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 17-18
N/AJul 9
OreganoFrost Mar 5-Apr 3
Moon Mar 5- 7, Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
N/AAug 6
ParsleyFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5- 7
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Frost Apr 17-May 22
Moon Apr 19-May 5
Jul 30
ParsnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 17-18
Jul 9
PeasN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
PotatoesN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-May 1
Moon Apr 17-18
Aug 6
PumpkinsFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 24-May 5
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Jul 2
RadishesN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 17-18
Aug 20
RosemaryFrost Feb 19-Mar 5
Moon Feb 20-Mar 5
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/AAug 20
SageFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
N/AJul 30
SpinachFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 19-24
May 29
Sweet PotatoesN/AN/AFrost May 29-Jun 12
Moon Jun 4-12
Jul 2
Swiss ChardFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 1-15
Moon May 1- 5
Frost Apr 24-May 15
Moon Apr 24-May 5
May 29
ThymeFrost Mar 5-20
Moon Mar 5- 7
Frost May 22-29
Moon May 22-29
N/AJul 23
TomatillosFrost Apr 3-17
Moon Apr 3- 5
Frost May 29-Jun 12
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/AJul 30
TomatoesFrost Mar 20-Apr 3
Moon Mar 21-Apr 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
N/AJul 16
TurnipsN/AN/AFrost Apr 17-24
Moon Apr 17-18
Sep 17
WatermelonsFrost Apr 24-May 8
Moon Apr 24-May 5
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Frost May 22-29
Moon May 22-29
Jul 16
Winter SquashFrost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Jun 25
Zucchini and Summer SquashFrost Apr 24-May 1
Moon Apr 24-May 1
Frost May 22-Jun 5
Moon May 22-Jun 3
Frost May 29-Jun 5
Moon May 29-Jun 3
Aug 13
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