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Detroit Lakes, MN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Detroit Lakes, MN (USDA hardiness zone 4a). Typical last spring frost around May 15, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 24, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 29, 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 Detroit Lakes, MN’s first frost (~Sep 24, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Detroit Lakes, MN

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ZIP codes in Detroit Lakes

56501

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