Cities · Zone 6a
What to plant in Chicago
Mid-April last frost, mid-October first frost. Short-season tomatoes and a serious fall greens habit.
Lake effect buys you a little spring delay and a little fall extra. Do not sow a 90-day heirloom in June and blame the zone.
- Sample ZIP
- 60614
- Last frost
- Apr 18
- First frost
- Oct 15
Plan, don't sow
Order seed. Sketch the bed. Indoor starts are still weeks out.
Nothing urgent this week in this zone. Use the calendar for the year view, or browse crops to plan.
Full Zone 6a guide · Open matcher with 60614
The sow list
A note when it is time to sow
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