I share zone 5. I never plant anything that can't tolerate a frost before June 1st, unless I'll have time to cover them. Where I'm at, we routinely get frost into the last week of May.
I share zone 5. I never plant anything that can't tolerate a frost before June 1st, unless I'll have time to cover them. Where I'm at, we routinely get frost into the last week of May.
Are you in a higher elevation? It's under 1000 ft here and Mother's Day planting is a good average, but an average none-the-less. It's all good if there's a fluke, as long as you are prepared for it.
I'm not sure of my exact elevation, but I believe it's between 900-1100ft. I'm also close enough to the Great Lakes to get arctic air currents sometimes.
Ah gotcha, you are further North. I'm in Nebraska, but am from Michigan, so am quite familiar with the lakes. Gotta love that lake effect show.😀