When to plant in Holland, MI
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Holland, Michigan — all computed from Holland's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Holland sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
HOLLAND TULIP CITY AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Holland’s own odds, recorded at HOLLAND TULIP CITY AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 26 | May 8 | Apr 25 | Sep 21 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 |
| 32°F | May 16 | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Oct 4 | Oct 21 | Nov 4 |
| 28°F | May 3 | Apr 16 | Apr 2 | Oct 21 | Nov 3 | Nov 19 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Holland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 33 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Holland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Holland, MI?
Holland's average last spring frost falls near April 28 — the 50% mark at 32°F in the 1991–2020 normals. Hold tender transplants until the risk has passed, then plant out.
When is the first fall frost in Holland, MI?
The first fall frost in Holland typically arrives around October 21 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Holland in?
Holland is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Holland?
There are roughly 176 frost-free days in Holland (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 28 to the first fall frost near October 21.
When should I plant tomatoes in Holland?
In Holland, start tomato seeds indoors around March 3–March 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around May 5 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Jenison · 27 km
- Allendale · 27 km
- Grandville · 32 km
- Grand Haven · 33 km
- Wyoming · 35 km
- Cutlerville · 36 km
- Walker · 38 km
- Grand Rapids · 42 km
Frost dates recorded at HOLLAND TULIP CITY AP, 2 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Holland, MI — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00004839. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/michigan/holland.