Frost Dates for Holland, MI 49423
Holland has 2 ZIP codes. The Holland, MI frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 8 · First fall frost October 10 · 155 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 49423 has about 47,100 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Holland.
Moderate season: 155 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 22–May 25 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans September 26–October 24 (28 days).
Frost probability for 49423
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 25 | May 8 | April 22 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 26 | October 10 | October 24 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HOLLAND WTP (11.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 155-day season in Holland
In Holland (155 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 3 | May 22–May 29 | 113 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 113 available after May 22. | Jun 10 |
| Pepper | Mar 27 | May 22–May 29 | 113 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 113 available after May 22. | Jun 15 |
| Lettuce | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 19 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 17. | Aug 8 |
| Cucumber | Apr 17 | May 22–May 29 | 127 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 22. | Jul 14 |
| Beans | — | May 15–May 29 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 21; both mature before Oct 3. | Jul 21 |
| Peas | — | Mar 13–May 22 | 218 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 13. | Jul 30 |
| Zucchini | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 22 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Onion | Feb 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 190 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 13–May 1 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 7 |
| Kale | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Broccoli | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 190 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 10. | Jul 15 |
| Cabbage | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 10. | Aug 8 |
| Radish | — | Mar 13–Jun 5 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Oct 17. | Sep 8 |
| Beets | — | Mar 13–Jun 5 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 24–May 1 | 176 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 10 | 260 | overwinter: Plant Oct 10 to Oct 31; harvest the following summer. | Oct 31 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 3–May 29 | 211 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 10 | May 15–May 22 | 127 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 127 available after May 15. | Jun 22 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 24 | May 22–May 22 | 120 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 120 available after May 22. | May 28 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 27 | May 1–May 15 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after May 1. | Jul 20 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 13 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 13–Jun 5 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 7; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 10. | Jul 9 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 120 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 120 available after May 22. | May 28 |
| Eggplant | Mar 20 | May 22–May 29 | 113 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 113 available after May 22. | Jun 20 |
| Okra | Apr 10 | May 15–May 22 | 134 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Basil | Apr 3 | May 29–May 29 | 120 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 120 available after May 29. | Jul 14 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 10–May 1 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Parsley | Feb 27 | May 15–May 22 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after May 15. | Jul 25 |
| Celery | Feb 27 | May 15–May 29 | 155 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 155 available after May 15. | Jun 5 |
| Scallions | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 10 | May 1–May 8 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 19 |
| Collards | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 113 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 113 available after May 22. | Jun 5 |
| Chives | Feb 13 | May 15–May 22 | 169 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 169 available after May 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 13–Jun 5 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 9; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 9 |
| Oregano | Feb 27 | May 15–May 22 | 169 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 169 available after May 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 13 | May 15–May 22 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after May 15. | — |
| Sage | Mar 13 | May 15–May 22 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after May 15. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 27 | May 15–May 22 | 169 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 169 available after May 15. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 8 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 14 |
| Cosmos | Apr 10 | May 8–May 22 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Lavender | Feb 13 | May 8–May 22 | 176 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 27 | May 8–May 15 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 24 |
| Melons | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 113 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 113 available after May 22. | Jun 5 |
| Mint | — | May 8–May 22 | 176 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 15–May 29 | 134 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 134 available after May 15. | Jul 9 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 120 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 120 available after May 22. | Jun 7 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 8–May 22 | 141 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 8. | Jul 4 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 13 | May 15–May 22 | 120 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 120 available after May 15. | Jun 15 |
| Watermelon | Apr 24 | May 15–May 22 | 120 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 120 available after May 15. | Jun 10 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 24 | May 22–May 29 | 127 | two-plantings: Plant May 22 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Zinnias | Apr 10 | May 8–May 22 | 141 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
Month by month in Holland
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 13), Lavender (Feb 13), Onion (Feb 13), Rosemary (Feb 13), Celery (Feb 27), Collards (Feb 27), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 13), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 13), Cabbage (Mar 13), Lettuce (Mar 13), Sage (Mar 13), Swiss Chard (Mar 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 13), Beets (Mar 13), Dill (Mar 13), Peas (Mar 13), Radish (Mar 13), Spinach (Mar 13), +1 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Basil (Apr 3), Tomato (Apr 3), Bok Choy (Apr 10), Corn (Apr 10), Cosmos (Apr 10), Nasturtiums (Apr 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 10), Turnip (Apr 10), Carrots (Apr 17), Potatoes (Apr 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 10), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 10), Cabbage (Apr 10), Collards (Apr 10), Kale (Apr 10), Lettuce (Apr 10), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 3). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 8), Beans (May 15), Pole Beans (May 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 1), Cauliflower (May 1), Cosmos (May 8), Lavender (May 8), Marigolds (May 8), Mint (May 8), +25 more. Last frost around May 8. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 28), Pumpkin (May 28). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 5), Celery (Jun 5), Melons (Jun 5), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 7), Tomato (Jun 10), Watermelon (Jun 10), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 4), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 9), Pole Beans (Jul 9), Basil (Jul 14), Cosmos (Jul 14), Cucumber (Jul 14), +11 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 8), Carrots (Aug 8), Beets (Aug 9), Dill (Aug 9), Swiss Chard (Aug 9), Calendula (Aug 14), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 7), Spinach (Sep 7), Radish (Sep 8). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 10). First frost around October 10. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 31). |
| 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 Holland, MI (ZIP 49423)?
The median last spring frost date for Holland, MI (ZIP code 49423) is around May 8. 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 22; one in ten it runs past May 25.
What is the first fall frost date in Holland, MI?
The median first fall frost date for Holland, MI is around October 10. 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 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Holland, MI?
The frost-free growing season in Holland is about 155 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 Holland (155 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 Holland, MI?
Holland, MI is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (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 Holland, MI?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 3 and plant out May 22 in Holland. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Holland?
Two: plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 17.
When do I plant garlic in Holland?
Oct 10 to Oct 31; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
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