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East Lansing, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in East Lansing, MI (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 28, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 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 East Lansing, MI’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in East Lansing, MI

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in East Lansing, MI (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.