Frost Dates for Berrien Springs, MI 49104
Berrien Springs has 2 ZIP codes. The Berrien Springs, MI frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 10 · First fall frost October 9 · 152 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b (est.)
ZIP 49104 has about 383 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Berrien Springs.
Moderate season: 152 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 19–May 31 (42 days). Fall frost risk spans September 22–October 27 (35 days).
Frost probability for 49104
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 31 | May 10 | April 19 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 22 | October 9 | October 27 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DOWAGIAC 1 W (18.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 152-day season in Berrien Springs
In Berrien Springs (152 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 5 | May 24–May 31 | 110 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 110 available after May 24. | Jun 9 |
| Pepper | Mar 29 | May 24–May 31 | 110 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 110 available after May 24. | Jun 14 |
| Lettuce | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 19 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 18 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 19–Apr 26 | 194 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 19. | Aug 7 |
| Cucumber | Apr 19 | May 24–May 31 | 124 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 124 available after May 24. | Jul 13 |
| Beans | — | May 17–May 31 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 17 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 20 |
| Peas | — | Mar 15–May 24 | 215 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 15. | Jul 29 |
| Zucchini | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 124 | two-plantings: Plant May 24 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Onion | Feb 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 187 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 15–May 3 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Oct 30. | Sep 6 |
| Kale | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 187 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 12. | Jul 14 |
| Cabbage | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 12. | Aug 7 |
| Radish | — | Mar 15–Jun 7 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Oct 16. | Sep 7 |
| Beets | — | Mar 15–Jun 7 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 26–May 3 | 173 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 9 | 257 | overwinter: Plant Oct 9 to Oct 30; harvest the following summer. | Oct 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 5–May 31 | 208 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 12 | May 17–May 24 | 124 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 124 available after May 17. | Jun 21 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 26 | May 24–May 24 | 117 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 117 available after May 24. | May 27 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 29 | May 3–May 17 | 166 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 166 available after May 3. | Jul 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 15 | Apr 26–Apr 26 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 15–Jun 7 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Oct 30. | Sep 6 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 15 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 12. | Jul 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 117 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 117 available after May 24. | May 27 |
| Eggplant | Mar 22 | May 24–May 31 | 110 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 110 available after May 24. | Jun 19 |
| Okra | Apr 12 | May 17–May 24 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 17 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Basil | Apr 5 | May 31–May 31 | 117 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 117 available after May 31. | Jul 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 12–May 3 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Parsley | Mar 1 | May 17–May 24 | 152 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 152 available after May 17. | Jul 24 |
| Celery | Mar 1 | May 17–May 31 | 152 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 152 available after May 17. | Jun 4 |
| Scallions | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 29–Apr 12 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 12 | May 3–May 10 | 166 | two-plantings: Plant May 3 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 18 |
| Collards | Mar 1 | Apr 12–Apr 26 | 201 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 110 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 110 available after May 24. | Jun 4 |
| Chives | Feb 15 | May 17–May 24 | 166 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 166 available after May 17. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 15–Jun 7 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Oregano | Mar 1 | May 17–May 24 | 166 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 166 available after May 17. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 15 | May 17–May 24 | 152 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 152 available after May 17. | — |
| Sage | Mar 15 | May 17–May 24 | 166 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 166 available after May 17. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 1 | May 17–May 24 | 166 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 166 available after May 17. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 29 | Apr 26–May 10 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 26 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Cosmos | Apr 12 | May 10–May 24 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 13; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 13 |
| Lavender | Feb 15 | May 10–May 24 | 173 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 173 available after May 10. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 29 | May 10–May 17 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Melons | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 110 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 110 available after May 24. | Jun 4 |
| Mint | — | May 10–May 24 | 173 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 173 available after May 10. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 12 | May 10–May 17 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 17–May 31 | 131 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 131 available after May 17. | Jul 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 117 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 117 available after May 24. | Jun 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 10–May 24 | 138 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 138 available after May 10. | Jul 3 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 15 | May 17–May 24 | 117 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 117 available after May 17. | Jun 14 |
| Watermelon | Apr 26 | May 17–May 24 | 117 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 117 available after May 17. | Jun 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 26 | May 24–May 31 | 124 | two-plantings: Plant May 24 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Zinnias | Apr 12 | May 10–May 24 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 10 and again by Jul 13; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 13 |
Month by month in Berrien Springs
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 15), Lavender (Feb 15), Onion (Feb 15), Rosemary (Feb 15). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 1), Collards (Mar 1), Kale (Mar 1), Oregano (Mar 1), Parsley (Mar 1), Scallions (Mar 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 15), Beets (Mar 15), Dill (Mar 15), Peas (Mar 15), Radish (Mar 15), Spinach (Mar 15), +1 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Basil (Apr 5), Tomato (Apr 5), Bok Choy (Apr 12), Corn (Apr 12), Cosmos (Apr 12), Nasturtiums (Apr 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 12), Turnip (Apr 12), Carrots (Apr 19), Potatoes (Apr 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 12), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 12), Cabbage (Apr 12), Collards (Apr 12), Kale (Apr 12), Lettuce (Apr 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 5). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 10), Beans (May 17), Pole Beans (May 17). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 3), Cauliflower (May 3), Cosmos (May 10), Lavender (May 10), Marigolds (May 10), Mint (May 10), +25 more. Last frost around May 10. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 27), Pumpkin (May 27). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 4), Celery (Jun 4), Melons (Jun 4), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 6), Tomato (Jun 9), Watermelon (Jun 9), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 3), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 8), Pole Beans (Jul 8), Basil (Jul 13), Cosmos (Jul 13), Cucumber (Jul 13), +11 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 7), Carrots (Aug 7), Beets (Aug 8), Dill (Aug 8), Swiss Chard (Aug 8), Calendula (Aug 13), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 6), Spinach (Sep 6), Radish (Sep 7). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 9). First frost around October 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 30). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Berrien Springs, MI (ZIP 49104)?
The median last spring frost date for Berrien Springs, MI (ZIP code 49104) is around May 10. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 19; one in ten it runs past May 31.
What is the first fall frost date in Berrien Springs, MI?
The median first fall frost date for Berrien Springs, MI is around October 9. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around September 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Berrien Springs, MI?
The frost-free growing season in Berrien Springs is about 152 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Berrien Springs (152 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Berrien Springs, MI?
Berrien Springs, MI is approximately in USDA zone 5b. The 2023 USDA map does not list ZIP 49104, so this is estimated from local frost patterns; check the USDA map for your exact address.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Berrien Springs, MI?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 5 and plant out May 24 in Berrien Springs. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Berrien Springs?
Two: plant Apr 12 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 16.
When do I plant garlic in Berrien Springs?
Oct 9 to Oct 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Berrien Springs (ZIP 49103) has 173 frost-free days, 21 more than Berrien Springs (ZIP 49104). See Berrien Springs ZIP 49103 frost dates
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