Zone 4

Zone 4 has a shorter growing season than most others in the USDA garden zones.

A last frost date around mid-May and a first frost date around mid-September means a frost-free season from the beginning of June through early September. These dates are general guidelines, so watch the weather forecasts before planting.

A shorter season than most and an average low temperature of -20°F means shorter season, hardy vegetables are the best choice.

Scroll down to see the vegetable planting guide. The orange color shows when to start seedlings indoors, the yellow is times to transplant or direct sow and the green is harvest dates.

To find your USDA hardiness zone, click the link. Enter the code on the security pop-up (it is case-sensitive), then enter your ZIP Code to see your zone. If you click where you live, a window will pop up showing your exact zone info.

US Gardening Zones

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Zone 4 Planting Guide

Zone 4 Planting Guide