When to plant escarole in Michigan
Michigan spans USDA zones 4b–6b, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 29 in Port Huron to April 28 in Cadillac — below are local dates for 101 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 6b | April 27 | October 25 | April 6 – April 27 |
| Grand Rapids | 6a | May 6 | October 10 | April 15 – May 6 |
| Warren | 6b | April 21 | October 31 | March 31 – April 21 |
| Sterling Heights | 6b | April 30 | October 24 | April 9 – April 30 |
| Ann Arbor | 6a | May 5 | October 10 | April 14 – May 5 |
| Lansing | 6a | May 1 | October 13 | April 10 – May 1 |
| Dearborn | 6b | May 1 | October 15 | April 10 – May 1 |
| Livonia | 6b | May 1 | October 17 | April 10 – May 1 |
Escarole in Michigan: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Michigan?
Across Michigan, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 29 in Port Huron to April 28 in Cadillac, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Michigan?
Yes. Michigan publishes 101 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does escarole take to grow in Michigan?
Escarole takes about 80–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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