USDA Zone 4
Cold winters and a short but workable summer. Plan around an early-fall frost.
Climate Overview
What to expect
- Cold, snowy winters
- Frost-free window of roughly 110 to 140 days
- Last frost mid-to-late May; first frost mid-September
- Warm-season crops do best started indoors and transplanted
What Grows Well
Seeds To Stock
- Tomatoes (short-season)
- Beans
- Squash
- Peas
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Carrots
- Beets
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Garlic
Direct Sow Suggestions
- Peas
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Beans (after frost)
Tray Start Suggestions
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Squash
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Onions
Monthly Planning
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USDA Zone 4
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Plant Now
- Beans
- Summer squash
- Cucumbers
- Sunflowers
- Carrots
- Beets
Start In Trays
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Harvest
- Spring greens
- Radishes
Prepare Next
- Transplant tomatoes with protection
- Succession-sow greens
Common Challenges
Watch out for
- Short season for warm-season crops
- Late and early frosts
- Cold spring soil
- Cold-hardy variety selection
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