Year Round Garden

Illinois planting calendars

Planting dates for 1 Illinois city, each worked out from its nearest NOAA weather station. Pick the city closest to you.

CityWeather stationZoneFrostBest tomato planting
ChicagoChicago Northerly Island · 2.1 mi6aLast ~Apr 10, first ~Nov 5May 6–20, Jul 9–29

Your yard isn't in the list? The app works out dates from the weather station nearest your own address, anywhere in the U.S.

Get these dates as reminders for your exact yard

The free Year Round Garden app uses the weather station nearest your own address, not just the city. It reminds you when to start seeds, plant and harvest, sends frost and storm alerts from the National Weather Service, and keeps a garden journal. No account needed, in English and Spanish.

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