Zone 6a Planting Calculator

Personalized planting dates for Michigan gardens

Enter your last spring frost date below and this calculator will generate a complete planting schedule — when to start seeds indoors, when to transplant, and when to direct sow. All dates are tailored to your specific microclimate.

Zone 6a average last frost: May 10 · Zone 6a average first fall frost: October 10 · Bay City, MI area

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For in-depth growing guides, seed saving techniques, and month-by-month garden planning, visit

Freighter View Farms · Seed Saving Guide · Full Garden Planner

Built by Chris Izworski · Bay City, Michigan

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