Gardening Calendar for Illinois
We used the most populated zip code in Illinois (Chicago, IL) to calculate this information. To use your zip code instead and get the most accurate calendar for your area, create an account. You can then select which plants you want in your garden, and we'll send you reminders when it's time to seed, transplant, and sow. No more having to remember when the ideal time to plant everything is!
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My Zipcode
60629 use my zip instead
Estimated Last Frost Date
April 10
Estimated First Frost Date
October 30
How do I create my own garden calendar using my zip code?
You can use Rooted Reminders to:
- Add your own zip
- Select the plants you want to grow
- Get reminded via email when it's time to plant them
- See what else you can plant now in your area
- And it's FREE
I love gardening and programming and I built this tool for myself. Hopefully you find it useful as well. If you do, you can support the site buy buying seeds through our links (we recieve a very small amount of sales through these links).
When to plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs in Illinois
We used the most populated zip code in Illinois (Chicago, IL) to calculate this information. Run the numbers with your zip code instead.
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When it comes to gardening, timing is everything and there’s a lot to time. Rooted Reminders reminds you when to plant what for best results.
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