Climate Overview
What to expect
- Cold but moderate winters
- Frost-free window of roughly 160 to 180 days
- Last frost mid-April to early May; first frost mid-October
- Long enough for nearly all common vegetables
What Grows Well
TomatoesPeppersEggplantBeansSquashCucumbersCornMelonsBrassicasPeasRoot cropsLettuceAll common herbs
Seeds To Stock
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Beans
- Squash
- Cucumbers
- Corn
- Melons
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Carrots
- Beets
- Peas
- Onions
- Garlic
Direct Sow Suggestions
- Peas
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Radishes
- Carrots
- Beets
- Beans
- Corn
- Squash
Tray Start Suggestions
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Squash
- Broccoli
- Onions
Monthly Planning
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Plant Now
- Beans (succession)
- Cucumbers
- Summer squash
- Basil
- Sunflowers
Start In Trays
- Fall brassicas
Harvest
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Beets
Prepare Next
- Succession-sow greens
- Stake tomatoes
Common Challenges
Watch out for
- Spring frost into early May
- Summer heat and humidity in some areas
- Fall frost mid-October
- Disease pressure in wet summers
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