I live in the U.P. of Michigan(Zone 4). Is it best to start seeds 8 weeks before danger of the last frost? When has the danger passed?
2007-01-24 03:30:44 · 6 answers · asked by Emily 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Avarge last late frost date is May 15-30 for the UP , so March 15th is ths earliest to start the seeds...
you can start 2 weeks earlier on MArch 1 if you plan in hardening then off - by placing them outdoors after April 20, in a cold frame or a box covere with plastic, plexi or glass..) bes sure to bring them bring inside if frost is expected befroe MAy 20 st... ;) wait till June 1st to plant outside... ;)
2007-01-24 03:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by string1dm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess 6-8 weeks before the last frost. You can check the Farmers Almanac for this information. If you happen to plant when the cost seems clear and the weather changes, cover the plants with a good plastic and apply a mulch of some kind. Keep in mind some mulches can cause decay and mold if left on too long and it stays wet. I preferr the old fashion way, cover it. Stay on top of things and the weather.
2007-01-27 16:29:42 · answer #2 · answered by SIDECAR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check the very extensive frost date table at the link below. Once you know the estimated frost date you can determine how long beforehand to start seedlings for various plants. The same site also has lots of grow info etc
2007-01-24 10:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your farmers almanac. Im guessing your last frost would be in April or May? I live in the south and would probably hold off on planting until late March/April myself.
So if I were you, I'd start my seedlings inside around early March.
2007-01-24 03:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by sierraskyesmom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm in zone 5, the position to enhance the turning out to be season that is maximum acceptable to start up them in peat pots 6-8 weeks earlier very last frost. Peat pots ease transplanting. some years i'm no longer in administration and direct seed outdoors, meaning many eco-friendly tomatoes get frozen on the vine. fortunate you in zone 7 might want to start up them outdoors once the soil is continuously warmth, and nonetheless get a lengthy turning out to be season. wish this facilitates.
2016-12-02 23:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by kobielnik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the phone book or online and find the number for your local farm extension agent. Also
www.freegardenfacts.com/michigan-gardening-24.html
www.gardentimeonline.com/Michigan.html
are also other good sources.
2007-01-24 03:58:21 · answer #6 · answered by battledragon6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋