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Zone 4b

Average Low Winter Temperature

-25 to -20 Degrees F

Last Frost: Between April 15th and May 1st

First Frost: Between Oct 1st and Oct 15th

Zone 4b has a cool climate and it is less likely to have damage from extremely cold conditions. A wide variety of plants can be grown in this zone, but it is important to select species, varieties or cultivars that are adapted to the zone.

Growing Considerations:

  • Be on the watch for late spring frosts in this zone.

    • Consider the use of mulches, cold frames, hoophouses, or row covers to protect from the cold

    • Keep traffic on turfgrass at a minimum on frosty mornings to avoid damage

  • Highly variable soils that include rocky, sandy, and high clay soils.

  • Consider starting garden plants indoors

  • Consider the use of raised beds which warm quicker and drain faster in the Spring

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