Frost Dates for Fremont, MI 49412
Last spring frost May 23 · First fall frost September 25 · 125 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 49412 has about 12,100 people.
Moderate season: 125 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 3–June 11 (39 days). Fall frost risk spans September 9–October 10 (31 days).
Frost probability for 49412
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 11 | May 23 | May 3 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 9 | September 25 | October 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HESPERIA 4 WNW (18.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 125-day season in Fremont
In Fremont (125 frost-free days, a moderate season), 36 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 4 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 18 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 11 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 2 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 4 |
| Carrots | — | May 2–May 9 | 167 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 167 available after May 2. | Jul 24 |
| Cucumber | May 2 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jun 29 |
| Beans | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 111 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 111 available after May 30. | Jul 6 |
| Peas | — | Mar 28–Jun 6 | 188 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 188 available after Mar 28. | Jul 15 |
| Zucchini | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jul 4 |
| Onion | Feb 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 160 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 25. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 28–May 16 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 23 |
| Kale | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Broccoli | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 160 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 25. | Jun 30 |
| Cabbage | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 25. | Jul 24 |
| Radish | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 24 |
| Beets | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Potatoes | — | May 9–May 16 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 25 | 230 | overwinter: Plant Sep 25 to Oct 16; harvest the following summer. | Oct 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 18–Jun 13 | 181 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 18; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 25 | May 30–Jun 6 | 97 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 97 available after May 30. | Jun 7 |
| Pumpkin | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 6 | 90 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 11 | May 16–May 30 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after May 16. | Jul 5 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 28 | May 9–May 9 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 28 | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 25. | Jun 24 |
| Butternut Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 90 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 4 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 83 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Okra | Apr 25 | May 30–Jun 6 | 104 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 104 available after May 30. | Jul 4 |
| Basil | Apr 18 | Jun 13–Jun 13 | 90 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 13. | Jun 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 25–May 16 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 30 |
| Parsley | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 125 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 125 available after May 30. | Jul 10 |
| Celery | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 13 | 125 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 125 available after May 30. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 8 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 25 | May 16–May 23 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2. | Aug 4 |
| Collards | Mar 14 | Apr 25–May 9 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Oct 16. | Aug 3 |
| Cantaloupe | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Chives | Feb 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 139 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 139 available after May 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 28–Jun 20 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 25 |
| Oregano | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 139 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 139 available after May 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 125 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 125 available after May 30. | — |
| Sage | Mar 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after May 30. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 14 | May 30–Jun 6 | 139 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 139 available after May 30. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 11 | May 9–May 23 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 2. | Jul 30 |
| Cosmos | Apr 25 | May 23–Jun 6 | 111 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 111 available after May 23. | Jun 29 |
| Lavender | Feb 28 | May 23–Jun 6 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 11 | May 23–May 30 | 111 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 111 available after May 23. | Jul 9 |
| Melons | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 83 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Mint | — | May 23–Jun 6 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 25 | May 23–May 30 | 111 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 111 available after May 23. | Jul 4 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 30–Jun 13 | 104 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 104 available after May 30. | Jun 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 90 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 90 available after Jun 6. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | May 23–Jun 6 | 111 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 111 available after May 23. | Jun 19 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 28 | May 30–Jun 6 | 90 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 90 available after May 30. | May 31 |
| Watermelon | May 9 | May 30–Jun 6 | 90 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 90 available after May 30. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 9 | Jun 6–Jun 13 | 97 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 97 available after Jun 6. | Jul 4 |
| Zinnias | Apr 25 | May 23–Jun 6 | 111 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 111 available after May 23. | Jun 29 |
Month by month in Fremont
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 28), Lavender (Feb 28), Onion (Feb 28), Rosemary (Feb 28). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 14), Collards (Mar 14), Kale (Mar 14), Oregano (Mar 14), Parsley (Mar 14), Scallions (Mar 14), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 28), Beets (Mar 28), Dill (Mar 28), Peas (Mar 28), Radish (Mar 28), Spinach (Mar 28). |
| April | Start indoors: Eggplant (Apr 4), Calendula (Apr 11), Cauliflower (Apr 11), Marigolds (Apr 11), Pepper (Apr 11), Basil (Apr 18), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Apr 11), Cilantro (Apr 25), Turnip (Apr 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 25), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 25), Cabbage (Apr 25), Collards (Apr 25), Kale (Apr 25), Lettuce (Apr 25), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 18). |
| May | Start indoors: Cucumber (May 2), Butternut Squash (May 9), Cantaloupe (May 9), Melons (May 9), Pumpkin (May 9), Spaghetti Squash (May 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (May 2), Potatoes (May 9), Sunflowers (May 23), Beans (May 30), Pole Beans (May 30). Transplant from: Calendula (May 9), Swiss Chard (May 9), Bok Choy (May 16), Cauliflower (May 16), Cosmos (May 23), Lavender (May 23), +15 more. Last frost around May 23. Last sowing dates: Tomatillos (May 31). |
| June | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 6), Cucumber (Jun 6), Eggplant (Jun 6), Melons (Jun 6), Pepper (Jun 6), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Corn (Jun 7), Sunflowers (Jun 19), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 24), Pole Beans (Jun 24), Basil (Jun 29), Cosmos (Jun 29), +3 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Jul 4), Okra (Jul 4), Yellow Squash (Jul 4), Zucchini (Jul 4), Cauliflower (Jul 5), Beans (Jul 6), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Collards (Aug 3), Scallions (Aug 3), Bok Choy (Aug 4), Lettuce (Aug 4), Kale (Aug 8), Kohlrabi (Aug 8), +4 more. |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 25). First frost around September 25. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 16). |
| 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 Fremont, MI (ZIP 49412)?
The median last spring frost date for Fremont, MI (ZIP code 49412) is around May 23. 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 3; one in ten it runs past June 11.
What is the first fall frost date in Fremont, MI?
The median first fall frost date for Fremont, MI is around September 25. 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 9 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Fremont, MI?
The frost-free growing season in Fremont is about 125 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 Fremont (125 frost-free days, a moderate season), 36 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 15 get two plantings, 4 need an indoor start, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Fremont, MI?
Fremont, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (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 Fremont, MI?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 18 and plant out Jun 6 in Fremont. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Fremont?
Two: plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 2.
When do I plant garlic in Fremont?
Sep 25 to Oct 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Butternut Squash in Fremont?
Yes, with help. Even planted out Jun 6, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Ravenna (ZIP 49451) has 156 frost-free days, 31 more than Fremont (ZIP 49412). See Ravenna ZIP 49451 frost dates
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