When to plant in Edina, MN
USDA Zone 5aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Edina, Minnesota — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 5a means Edina sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
The average first fall frost in Edina is now 8 days later than in the 1981–2010 normals. See how frost dates are shifting nationwide →
Frost probability
MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL 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 Edina’s own odds, recorded at MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | May 3 | Apr 20 | Sep 24 | Oct 6 | Oct 20 |
| 32°F | May 7 | Apr 23 | Apr 8 | Oct 1 | Oct 18 | Oct 31 |
| 28°F | Apr 28 | Apr 13 | Apr 1 | Oct 15 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 |
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 Edina, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 13 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.
Edina planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Edina, MN?
On average, the last spring frost in Edina is around April 23 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Edina, MN?
The first fall frost in Edina typically arrives around October 18 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Edina in?
Edina is in USDA hardiness zone 5a. In zone 5a, winters are cold — pick cold-hardy varieties and protect tender crops.
How long is the growing season in Edina?
There are roughly 178 frost-free days in Edina (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 23 to the first fall frost near October 18.
When should I plant tomatoes in Edina?
In Edina, start tomato seeds indoors around February 26–March 12, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 30 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Hopkins · 5 km
- Richfield · 6 km
- St. Louis Park · 6 km
- Bloomington · 8 km
- Minnetonka · 9 km
- Eden Prairie · 9 km
- Minneapolis · 11 km
- Golden Valley · 11 km
Frost dates recorded at MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL AP, 10 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 Edina, MN — Frost Dates & Zone 5a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00014922. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/minnesota/edina.