Zone 5 – Vegetable Planting Calendar Guide

Zone 5 has medium length growing season. Most vegetable varieties will have no problem maturing before your first frost date. With a last frost date of May 15th and first frost date of October 15th. These dates will vary a week or two so it’s important to watch the weather before planting. Annual minimum temperature for zone 5 is -15ºF.

 

 

 

First Frost Date	Last Frost Date
October 15	May 15

Use your last and first frost dates to calculate your planting schedules.

Using the planting schedule below will help you get the most out of your garden. Starting seeds indoors before your last frost date will give you a jump start on the growing season. Knowing when to transplant seedlings outdoors will help to maximize your harvest.

 

Learning Download: What to Grow in Zone 5