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Paradise, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Paradise, MI (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 31, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 1, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 16, 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 Paradise, MI’s first frost (~Oct 1, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Paradise

49768

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