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White Lake, MI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in White Lake, MI (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 20, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 13, 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 White Lake, MI’s first frost (~Oct 20, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in White Lake, MI

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in White Lake, MI (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.