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Bear Lake, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Bear Lake, MI (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around May 7, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 20, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 23, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Bear Lake, MI’s first frost (~Oct 20, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Bear Lake

49614

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Bear Lake, MI (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.