Year Round GardenIowa planting calendars
Planting dates for 1 Iowa city, each worked out from its nearest NOAA weather station. Pick the city closest to you.
| City | Weather station | Zone | Frost | Best tomato planting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | Des Moines Intl Airport · 5.1 mi | 5b | Last ~Apr 18, first ~Oct 20 | May 1–15, Jun 23–Jul 13 |
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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Free for up to 5 plants on iPhone and Android.