Zone 2a planting calendar
What to plant in April: zone 2a
A rule-of-thumb starting point for zone 2a: last spring frost around June 5, first fall frost around August 20. Zones are set by winter lows, not frost dates, so two gardens in the same zone can be weeks apart. Measure your ZIP below for dates from your area's own 30-year record.
Typical last frost: June 5
Typical first frost: August 20
Winter lows: -50 to -45 °F
Dormant care
- Check season-extension geararound Apr 10
Patch row cover, cold frames and hoops now so a late freeze can't catch you unprepared.
- Pre-sprout seed potatoesaround Apr 24
Chit potatoes in a bright, cool spot for 2 weeks. Sprouted pieces jump ahead once planted.
Plan & order
- Order fall seedaround Apr 22
Fall brassicas and greens get sown in the heat of summer. Have the seed on hand before that window opens.
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