Planting Dates by State

Normals-based first frost timing and remaining seasonal heat for each published U.S. state. Select a state to see typical frost dates and growing degree day capacity.

Alaska
Wide first-frost spread (Aug 21–Nov 5); remaining heat is summarized from 245 locations.
- Anchorage , Alaska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Anchorage.
- Juneau , Alaska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Juneau.
Colorado
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 2–Oct 26); remaining heat is summarized from 526 locations.
- Fort Collins , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Fort Collins.
- Greeley , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Greeley.
- Loveland , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Loveland.
- Pueblo , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Pueblo.
- Colorado Springs , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Colorado Springs.
- Grand Junction , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Grand Junction.
- Montrose , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Montrose.
- Sterling , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sterling.
- Denver , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Denver.
- Boulder , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Boulder.
- Longmont , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Longmont.
- Alamosa , Colorado
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Alamosa.
Idaho
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 3–Nov 5); remaining heat is summarized from 287 locations.
- Coeur d'Alene , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Coeur d'Alene.
- Sandpoint , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sandpoint.
- Moscow , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Moscow.
- Lewiston , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lewiston.
- Idaho Falls , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Idaho Falls.
- Pocatello , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Pocatello.
- Boise , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Boise.
- Nampa , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Nampa.
- Twin Falls , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Twin Falls.
- Rexburg , Idaho
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rexburg.
Illinois
Typical first frost is Oct 21 (Oct 7–Nov 5). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 1390 locations.
- Rockford , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rockford.
- Champaign , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Champaign.
- Peoria , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Peoria.
- Bloomington , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bloomington.
- Springfield , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Springfield.
- Decatur , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Decatur.
- Quincy , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Quincy.
- Carbondale , Illinois
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Carbondale.
Indiana
Typical first frost is Oct 21 (Oct 9–Nov 10). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 807 locations.
- South Bend , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for South Bend.
- Fort Wayne , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Fort Wayne.
- Lafayette , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lafayette.
- Indianapolis , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Indianapolis.
- Bloomington , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bloomington.
- Terre Haute , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Terre Haute.
- Evansville , Indiana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Evansville.
Iowa
Typical first frost is Oct 10 (Sep 28–Oct 27). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 991 locations.
- Des Moines , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Des Moines.
- Ames , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Ames.
- Cedar Rapids , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Cedar Rapids.
- Waterloo , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Waterloo.
- Decorah , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Decorah.
- Sioux City , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sioux City.
- Dubuque , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Dubuque.
- Iowa City , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Iowa City.
- Davenport , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Davenport.
- Council Bluffs , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Council Bluffs.
- Mason City , Iowa
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Mason City.
Kansas
Typical first frost is Oct 22 (Oct 4–Nov 1). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 700 locations.
- Manhattan , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Manhattan.
- Lawrence , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lawrence.
- Topeka , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Topeka.
- Wichita , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Wichita.
- Salina , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Salina.
- Hays , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Hays.
- Emporia , Kansas
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Emporia.
Maine
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 13–Oct 26); remaining heat is summarized from 427 locations.
- Portland , Maine
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Portland.
- Bangor , Maine
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bangor.
- Augusta , Maine
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Augusta.
- Lewiston , Maine
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lewiston.
Massachusetts
Wide first-frost spread (Oct 1–Nov 11); remaining heat is summarized from 533 locations.
- Boston , Massachusetts
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Boston.
- Worcester , Massachusetts
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Worcester.
- Springfield , Massachusetts
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Springfield.
- Lowell , Massachusetts
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lowell.
Michigan
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 9–Nov 5); remaining heat is summarized from 985 locations.
- Detroit , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Detroit.
- Grand Rapids , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Grand Rapids.
- Lansing , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lansing.
- Marquette , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Marquette.
- Traverse City , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Traverse City.
- Ann Arbor , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Ann Arbor.
- Kalamazoo , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kalamazoo.
- Flint , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Flint.
- Saginaw , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Saginaw.
- Muskegon , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Muskegon.
- Holland , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Holland.
- Houghton , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Houghton.
- Jackson , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Jackson.
- Battle Creek , Michigan
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Battle Creek.
Minnesota
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 8–Oct 28); remaining heat is summarized from 863 locations.
- Minneapolis , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Minneapolis.
- Saint Paul , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Saint Paul.
- Duluth , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Duluth.
- Rochester , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rochester.
- St. Cloud , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for St. Cloud.
- Mankato , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Mankato.
- Moorhead , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Moorhead.
- Bemidji , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bemidji.
- Brainerd , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Brainerd.
- Alexandria , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Alexandria.
- Winona , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Winona.
- Owatonna , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Owatonna.
- Willmar , Minnesota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Willmar.
Missouri
Typical first frost is Oct 25 (Oct 8–Nov 9). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 1041 locations.
- St. Joseph , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for St. Joseph.
- Kirksville , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kirksville.
- Columbia , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Columbia.
- Kansas City , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kansas City.
- St. Louis , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for St. Louis.
- Springfield , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Springfield.
- Jefferson City , Missouri
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Jefferson City.
Montana
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 2–Oct 15); remaining heat is summarized from 368 locations.
- Billings , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Billings.
- Missoula , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Missoula.
- Bozeman , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bozeman.
- Great Falls , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Great Falls.
- Butte , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Butte.
- Helena , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Helena.
- Kalispell , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kalispell.
- Havre , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Havre.
- Miles City , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Miles City.
- Lewistown , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lewistown.
- Whitefish , Montana
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Whitefish.
Nebraska
Typical first frost is Oct 11 (Sep 20–Oct 21). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 582 locations.
- Scottsbluff , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Scottsbluff.
- North Platte , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for North Platte.
- Omaha , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Omaha.
- Lincoln , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lincoln.
- Grand Island , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Grand Island.
- Kearney , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kearney.
- Norfolk , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Norfolk.
- Hastings , Nebraska
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Hastings.
New Hampshire
Typical first frost is Oct 4 (Sep 18–Oct 19). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 259 locations.
- Manchester , New Hampshire
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Manchester.
- Concord , New Hampshire
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Concord.
- Nashua , New Hampshire
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Nashua.
- Portsmouth , New Hampshire
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Portsmouth.
- Keene , New Hampshire
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Keene.
New York
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 9–Nov 25); remaining heat is summarized from 1823 locations.
- Buffalo , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Buffalo.
- Rochester , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rochester.
- Syracuse , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Syracuse.
- Albany , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Albany.
- Ithaca , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Ithaca.
- Binghamton , New York
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Binghamton.
North Dakota
Typical first frost is Sep 28 (Sep 17–Oct 9). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 383 locations.
- Fargo , North Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Fargo.
- Bismarck , North Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bismarck.
- Grand Forks , North Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Grand Forks.
- Minot , North Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Minot.
- Dickinson , North Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Dickinson.
Ohio
Wide first-frost spread (Oct 8–Nov 12); remaining heat is summarized from 1202 locations.
- Cleveland , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Cleveland.
- Columbus , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Columbus.
- Cincinnati , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Cincinnati.
- Toledo , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Toledo.
- Akron , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Akron.
- Dayton , Ohio
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Dayton.
Oregon
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 5–Dec 27); remaining heat is summarized from 557 locations.
- Bend , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bend.
- Medford , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Medford.
- Eugene , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Eugene.
- Salem , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Salem.
- Portland , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Portland.
- Hood River , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Hood River.
- Pendleton , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Pendleton.
- La Grande , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for La Grande.
- Corvallis , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Corvallis.
- Albany , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Albany.
- Roseburg , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Roseburg.
- Ashland , Oregon
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Ashland.
Pennsylvania
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 27–Nov 17); remaining heat is summarized from 1811 locations.
- Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Pittsburgh.
- Erie , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Erie.
- Allentown , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Allentown.
- Lancaster , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Lancaster.
- Harrisburg , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Harrisburg.
- Scranton , Pennsylvania
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Scranton.
South Dakota
Typical first frost is Oct 2 (Sep 10–Oct 13). Seasonal heat and crop timing are summarized from 389 locations.
- Sioux Falls , South Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sioux Falls.
- Rapid City , South Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rapid City.
- Brookings , South Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Brookings.
- Aberdeen , South Dakota
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Aberdeen.
Vermont
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 13–Oct 20); remaining heat is summarized from 246 locations.
- Burlington , Vermont
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Burlington.
- Montpelier , Vermont
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Montpelier.
- Rutland , Vermont
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rutland.
Washington
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 4–Nov 29); remaining heat is summarized from 589 locations.
- Spokane , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Spokane.
- Yakima , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Yakima.
- Wenatchee , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Wenatchee.
- Walla Walla , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Walla Walla.
- Bellingham , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bellingham.
- Everett , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Everett.
- Olympia , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Olympia.
- Tacoma , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Tacoma.
- Seattle , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Seattle.
- Mount Vernon , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Mount Vernon.
- Vancouver , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Vancouver.
- Port Angeles , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Port Angeles.
- Bremerton , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Bremerton.
- Moses Lake , Washington
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Moses Lake.
Wisconsin
Wide first-frost spread (Sep 18–Oct 29); remaining heat is summarized from 796 locations.
- Milwaukee , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Milwaukee.
- Madison , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Madison.
- Green Bay , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Green Bay.
- La Crosse , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for La Crosse.
- Eau Claire , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Eau Claire.
- Appleton , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Appleton.
- Wausau , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Wausau.
- Stevens Point , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Stevens Point.
- Superior , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Superior.
- Oshkosh , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Oshkosh.
- Janesville , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Janesville.
- Manitowoc , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Manitowoc.
- Sheboygan , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sheboygan.
- Racine , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Racine.
- Kenosha , Wisconsin
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Kenosha.
Wyoming
Wide first-frost spread (Aug 28–Oct 10); remaining heat is summarized from 182 locations.
- Cheyenne , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Cheyenne.
- Casper , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Casper.
- Laramie , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Laramie.
- Sheridan , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Sheridan.
- Gillette , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Gillette.
- Jackson , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Jackson.
- Riverton , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Riverton.
- Cody , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Cody.
- Rock Springs , Wyoming
  Local planting dates, frost timing, and crop guidance for Rock Springs.