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Manistee, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Manistee, MI (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around May 14, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 12, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 30, 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 Manistee, MI’s first frost (~Oct 12, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Manistee

49660

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