Frost Dates for Cloquet, MN 55720
Last spring frost May 30 · First fall frost September 18 · 111 frost-free days · USDA Zone 4a
ZIP 55720 has about 17,400 people.
Short season: 111 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 15–June 13 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans September 6–September 29 (23 days).
Frost probability for 55720
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 13 | May 30 | May 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 6 | September 18 | September 29 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CLOQUET (5.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 111-day season in Cloquet
In Cloquet (111 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 25 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 11 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 18 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 6 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 4 | May 2–May 9 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Carrots | — | May 9–May 16 | 153 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 153 available after May 9. | Jul 17 |
| Cucumber | May 9 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 83 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 13. | Jun 22 |
| Beans | — | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jun 29 |
| Peas | — | Apr 4–Jun 13 | 174 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 4. | Jul 8 |
| Zucchini | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 83 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 13. | Jun 27 |
| Onion | Mar 7 | May 2–May 16 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 2. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 4–May 23 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Kale | Mar 21 | May 2–May 16 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Broccoli | Apr 4 | May 2–May 16 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after May 2. | Jun 23 |
| Cabbage | Apr 4 | May 2–May 16 | 160 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after May 2. | Jul 17 |
| Radish | — | Apr 4–Jun 27 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Sep 25. | Aug 17 |
| Beets | — | Apr 4–Jun 27 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Potatoes | — | May 16–May 23 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after May 16. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 18 | 216 | overwinter: Plant Sep 18 to Oct 9; harvest the following summer. | Oct 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 25–Jun 20 | 167 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 2 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 13 | 76 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cloquet has 76 after Jun 13. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 18 | May 23–Jun 6 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after May 23. | Jun 28 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 4 | May 16–May 16 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 4–Jun 27 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 4 | May 2–May 16 | 160 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 160 available after May 2. | Jun 17 |
| Butternut Squash | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 76 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cloquet has 76 after Jun 13. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 11 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 1 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Okra | May 2 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 90 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 6. | Jun 27 |
| Basil | Apr 25 | Jun 20–Jun 20 | 76 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 20. | Jun 22 |
| Cilantro | — | May 2–May 23 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Parsley | Mar 21 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 111 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 6. | Jul 3 |
| Celery | Mar 21 | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 111 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 21 | May 2–May 16 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Turnip | — | May 2–May 16 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 18–May 2 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Bok Choy | May 2 | May 23–May 30 | 125 | two-plantings: Plant May 23 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 28 |
| Collards | Mar 21 | May 2–May 16 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Jul 27; both mature before Oct 9. | Jul 27 |
| Cantaloupe | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Mar 7 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 4–Jun 27 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 18 |
| Oregano | Mar 21 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 7 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 111 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 111 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Sage | Apr 4 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 21 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 125 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 18 | May 16–May 30 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 23 |
| Cosmos | May 2 | May 30–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jun 22 |
| Lavender | Mar 7 | May 30–Jun 13 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after May 30. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 18 | May 30–Jun 6 | 97 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jul 2 |
| Melons | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 69 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 132 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 132 available after May 30. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 2 | May 30–Jun 6 | 97 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jun 27 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 6–Jun 20 | 90 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 6. | Jun 17 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 76 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 13, the outdoor season is about 14 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jun 12 |
| Tomatillos | Apr 4 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 76 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 76 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Watermelon | May 16 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 76 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 4 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 16 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | 83 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 13. | Jun 27 |
| Zinnias | May 2 | May 30–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jun 22 |
Month by month in Cloquet
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 7), Lavender (Mar 7), Onion (Mar 7), Rosemary (Mar 7), Celery (Mar 21), Collards (Mar 21), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 4), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 4), Cabbage (Apr 4), Lettuce (Apr 4), Sage (Apr 4), Swiss Chard (Apr 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 4), Beets (Apr 4), Dill (Apr 4), Peas (Apr 4), Radish (Apr 4), Spinach (Apr 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 25). |
| May | Start indoors: Bok Choy (May 2), Corn (May 2), Cosmos (May 2), Nasturtiums (May 2), Okra (May 2), Zinnias (May 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 2), Turnip (May 2), Carrots (May 9), Potatoes (May 16), Sunflowers (May 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 2), Brussel Sprouts (May 2), Cabbage (May 2), Collards (May 2), Kale (May 2), Lettuce (May 2), +12 more. Last frost around May 30. |
| June | Direct sow from: Beans (Jun 6), Pole Beans (Jun 6). Transplant from: Celery (Jun 6), Chives (Jun 6), Corn (Jun 6), Okra (Jun 6), Oregano (Jun 6), Parsley (Jun 6), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jun 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 17), Pole Beans (Jun 17), Basil (Jun 22), Cosmos (Jun 22), Cucumber (Jun 22), +8 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Jul 2), Parsley (Jul 3), Peas (Jul 8), Cabbage (Jul 17), Carrots (Jul 17), Beets (Jul 18), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Kale (Aug 1), Kohlrabi (Aug 1), Turnip (Aug 6), Arugula (Aug 16), Spinach (Aug 16), Radish (Aug 17). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 18). First frost around September 18. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 9). |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| 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 Cloquet, MN (ZIP 55720)?
The median last spring frost date for Cloquet, MN (ZIP code 55720) is around May 30. 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 May 15; one in ten it runs past June 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Cloquet, MN?
The median first fall frost date for Cloquet, MN is around September 18. 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 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Cloquet, MN?
The frost-free growing season in Cloquet is about 111 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 Cloquet (111 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 8 need an indoor start, 2 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Cloquet, MN?
Cloquet, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 4a (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Cloquet, MN?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 25 and plant out Jun 13 in Cloquet. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Cloquet?
Two: plant May 2 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 25.
When do I plant garlic in Cloquet?
Sep 18 to Oct 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Cloquet?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Duluth (ZIP 55811) has 138 frost-free days, 27 more than Cloquet (ZIP 55720). See Duluth ZIP 55811 frost dates
Nearby and related
- Frost dates for Duluth, MN 55811 (16.3 mi)
- Frost dates for Superior, WI 54880 (22.4 mi)
- Frost dates for Hibbing, MN 55746 (46.2 mi)
- Frost dates for Hinckley, MN 55037 (52.4 mi)
- Frost dates for Grand Rapids, MN 55744 (56.8 mi)
- When to plant in MN
- When to plant Beans in MN
- When to plant Strawberries in MN
- When to plant Beets in MN
- When to plant Broccoli in MN
- When to plant Carrots in MN
- When to plant Kale in MN
- Look up another ZIP