When to start seeds in East Bethel

Our average last spring frost is about May 20. Count back from that date and you get the right week to start each crop indoors, set it outside, or sow it straight in the garden. Change the date if your yard runs early or late — low spots frost later. New to seed starting? Read lights, mix and damping off first.

Tomato and pepper seedlings in black trays under a shop light on a workbench, with seed packets, plant markers and a desk calendar

Last frost date East Bethel average: May 20

Seed-starting calendar · last frost · goldemansgreenhouse.com

Rather skip the seeds? We grow tomatoes, peppers, squash, herbs and flowers in our own greenhouses, ready to plant in May. Look for the “we grow it” link, or see the plant list.

Start indoorsPlant outsideSow seed outside

Crop	Start indoors	Plant outside	Or sow seed outside

Dates are ranges because Minnesota springs vary. Frost-tender crops wait for warm soil, so a late cold spell can push them back a week. Timing is from University of Minnesota Extension, with Wisconsin and Iowa State Extension filling in where UMN doesn’t give a date. Questions? Call us at (763) 742-8774.