When to plant mustard in zone 5b

A planting schedule for mustard in USDA hardiness zone 5b, where the typical last spring frost is around May 1, 2026 and the first fall frost around Oct 13, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 53187) — your exact dates depend on your address.

Mustard planting schedule for zone 5b

Direct sow outdoorsMay 2, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026

Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about May 16, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.

Zone 5b covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for mustard dates worked out from your nearest weather station:

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Mustard in other zones

Zone 4b
Zone 6b
Zone 7b
Zone 8b
Zone 9b

More crops for zone 5b

Leek
Onion
Celery
Arugula
Collard
Kale
Parsley
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Kohlrabi

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 53187) in zone 5b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.