What to Plant in Michigan
Your complete gardening guide for Michigan (USDA Zone 5). Browse 1077 varieties across 28 categories with zone-specific planting dates.
Last Frost
April 30
Safe to plant after
First Frost
October 5
Harvest before
Growing Season
155 days
Varieties
1077
across 28 categories
Growing Season
Plant after April 30 · Harvest before October 5
Michigan · Zone 5
All Zone 5 plants →Best Crops for Michigan
Alliums
35 varieties for Michigan
Onions, garlic, leeks, shallots, and chives.
Beans & Legumes
58 varieties for Michigan
Bush beans, pole beans, lentils, and more. Easy-to-grow protein for every garden.
Berries & Fruits
25 varieties for Michigan
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and small fruits for the home garden.
Brassicas
49 varieties for Michigan
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi.
Corn
31 varieties for Michigan
Sweet corn, popcorn, flour corn, and ornamental varieties.
Cucumbers
30 varieties for Michigan
Slicing, pickling, and specialty cucumbers for every garden size.
Eggplants
30 varieties for Michigan
Globe, Japanese, Thai, and specialty eggplant varieties.
Flowers
53 varieties for Michigan
Annual, perennial, and cut flowers to beautify your garden year-round.
Fruit Trees
28 varieties for Michigan
Apple, pear, cherry, peach, and citrus trees for the home orchard.
Grasses & Bamboo
17 varieties for Michigan
Ornamental grasses, lawn grasses, and bamboo varieties for structure and movement.
Ground Covers
25 varieties for Michigan
Low-growing plants that spread to cover soil, reduce weeds, and prevent erosion.
Herbs
42 varieties for Michigan
Culinary and medicinal herbs. Growing guides from basil to thyme.
Lettuce & Salad Greens
52 varieties for Michigan
Romaine, butterhead, looseleaf, and specialty salad greens for every season.
Melons
38 varieties for Michigan
Watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and specialty melons.
Microgreens
36 varieties for Michigan
Nutrient-dense seedlings harvested in 7-14 days. The fastest crop you can grow.
Native Wildflowers
21 varieties for Michigan
Region-native wildflowers that support pollinators and require minimal maintenance.
Nut Trees
23 varieties for Michigan
Pecan, walnut, almond, hazelnut, and chestnut trees for home orchards.
Ornamental Trees
39 varieties for Michigan
Flowering and decorative trees for landscaping. Dogwoods, magnolias, Japanese maples, and more.
Peas
35 varieties for Michigan
Snap peas, snow peas, shelling peas, and pea shoots.
Peppers
71 varieties for Michigan
Hot peppers, sweet peppers, and everything in between. Find your perfect heat level.
Root Vegetables
43 varieties for Michigan
Carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, and other underground crops.
Roses
55 varieties for Michigan
Hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, shrub roses, and old garden varieties.
Shade Trees
35 varieties for Michigan
Large canopy trees for shade, privacy, and property value. Oaks, maples, elms, and more.
Shrubs & Hedges
36 varieties for Michigan
Flowering and evergreen shrubs for borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.
Squash & Cucumbers
51 varieties for Michigan
Summer squash, winter squash, zucchini, and cucumbers.
Tomatoes
88 varieties for Michigan
From heirloom beefsteaks to cherry varieties. Growing guides for every tomato type.
Tropical Plants
4 varieties for Michigan
Exotic tropical plants including palms, gingers, hibiscus, and bird of paradise.
Vines & Climbers
27 varieties for Michigan
Climbing plants for trellises, arbors, and walls. Clematis, wisteria, jasmine, and more.