Planting Calendar for ZIP 54542
Based on your local frost dates - last spring frost around Jun 4, first fall frost around Sep 10 - here is when to plant 79 common crops near ZIP 54542.
Last spring frost
Jun 4
First fall frost
Sep 10
Hardiness zone
4b
Vegetables
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Apr 23 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peppers | Apr 9 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cucumbers | May 14 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Zucchini | May 14 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | Jul 8 |
| Summer Squash | May 14 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | Jul 6 |
| Winter Squash | May 14 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Pumpkins | May 14 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Green Beans | - | Jun 4 (Direct sow) | Jul 3 |
| Sweet Corn | - | Jun 11 (Direct sow) | - |
| Melons | May 14 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Watermelon | May 14 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Okra | - | Jun 18 (Direct sow) | - |
| Eggplant | Apr 9 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lettuce | May 7 | May 7 (Transplant out) | Jul 8 |
| Spinach | - | Apr 23 (Direct sow) | Jul 13 |
| Kale | Apr 23 | May 14 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Peas | - | Apr 23 (Direct sow) | Jun 28 |
| Carrots | - | May 14 (Direct sow) | Jun 18 |
| Beets | - | May 7 (Direct sow) | Jul 3 |
| Radishes | - | May 7 (Direct sow) | Jul 30 |
| Broccoli | Apr 23 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 23 |
| Cauliflower | Apr 23 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 18 |
| Cabbage | Apr 23 | May 14 (Transplant out) | Jun 18 |
| Onions | Mar 26 | May 7 (Transplant out) | - |
| Potatoes | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | - |
| Swiss Chard | May 7 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Sweet Potatoes | - | Jun 25 (Direct sow) | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | Apr 23 | May 21 (Transplant out) | May 19 |
| Celery | Mar 26 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Leeks | Mar 26 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Apr 29 |
| Turnips | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Jul 8 |
| Rutabaga | - | Jun 4 (Direct sow) | May 24 |
| Parsnips | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Apr 29 |
| Kohlrabi | May 7 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Collard Greens | Apr 23 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 23 |
| Mustard Greens | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Jul 13 |
| Arugula | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Jul 18 |
| Bok Choy | May 7 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jul 8 |
| Green Onions | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Jun 28 |
| Tomatillos | Apr 23 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fennel | May 7 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 8 |
| Popcorn | Jun 4 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Black-Eyed Peas | Jun 4 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | Jun 8 |
| Lima Beans | Jun 4 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Edamame | Jun 4 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Peanuts | Jun 4 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Globe Artichoke | Apr 9 | May 21 (Transplant out) | May 29 |
| Horseradish | Jun 4 | May 21 (Transplant out) | - |
| Ground Cherries | Apr 23 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Radicchio | Apr 30 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 18 |
| Endive | Apr 30 | May 21 (Transplant out) | May 29 |
| Watercress | May 14 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 28 |
| Sorrel | Apr 23 | May 14 (Transplant out) | Jun 28 |
| Sunchokes | Jun 4 | May 21 (Transplant out) | - |
| Malabar Spinach | Apr 23 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Amaranth Greens | May 14 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | Jul 13 |
| Luffa Gourd | Apr 23 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| New Zealand Spinach | May 7 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Fava Beans | Jun 4 | May 7 (Transplant out) | Jun 3 |
| Chayote | May 7 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Corn Salad | Jun 4 | May 7 (Transplant out) | Jun 28 |
| Bitter Melon | May 7 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cardoon | Apr 23 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | - |
Herbs
| Crop | Start seeds indoors | Plant outside | Fall planting by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Apr 23 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Cilantro | - | May 21 (Direct sow) | Jul 8 |
| Parsley | Apr 9 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | Jun 13 |
| Dill | - | Jun 11 (Direct sow) | Jun 28 |
| Lemon Balm | Apr 23 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | - |
| Borage | Jun 4 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Chervil | Jun 4 | May 14 (Transplant out) | Jul 3 |
| Lemongrass | Apr 9 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Summer Savory | Apr 23 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | - |
| Marjoram | Apr 23 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Lovage | Apr 23 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | May 29 |
| Anise Hyssop | Apr 9 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | - |
| Shiso | Apr 23 | Jun 11 (Transplant out) | - |
| Stevia | Apr 9 | Jun 18 (Transplant out) | - |
| Chamomile | Apr 23 | May 21 (Transplant out) | Jun 23 |
| Tarragon | Jun 4 | Jun 4 (Transplant out) | - |
How to read this calendar
Start seeds indoors is when to sow in trays inside so seedlings are ready to transplant. Plant outside is when to transplant seedlings or direct-sow seed, based on frost tolerance. Fall planting by is the latest date to start a fall crop and still harvest before the first fall frost. Tender crops wait until after the last spring frost; hardy crops can go out earlier.
Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals at Stambaugh 2Sse, Mi, 10.8 miles away. Averages for planning, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.