Page County, IA — Planting Guide
Page County is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is April 21 and the first fall frost is October 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 175 days.
At an elevation of 875 ft, Page County receives approximately 33.8 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 87°F with winter lows around 14°F. The predominant soil type is Silt Loam.
🌡️ Zone
5b (-15°F to -10°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
April 21
🍂 First Frost
October 13
📅 Growing Season
175 days
⛰️ Elevation
875 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
33.8 in
Page County, IA
Moderate season
175 days
Last Spring Frost
April 21
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175 growing days
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First Fall Frost
October 13
Page County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 5b
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Apr 21
First Frost: Oct 13
Soil & Growing Conditions in Page County
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Ideal for most crops — holds moisture and nutrients while draining well.
Watering Needs
Moderate rainfall (33.8 in.) — plan to water 1–2 times per week during the growing season.
Season Tips
175-day frost-free season
Start warm-season crops indoors and focus on short-season varieties. Cold frames extend your season by 3–4 weeks in fall.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Page County
105 vegetables that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Page County.
Show all 105 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 22 | 90–120 |
| Arugula | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | May 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Aug 11 – Oct 6 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jul 28 – Sep 15 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Aug 4 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 80–120 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Aug 4 – Sep 8 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Aug 4 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 4 | 50–60 |
| Chickpeas | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Aug 4 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Jul 14 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 5 – May 26 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Sep 8 – Sep 22 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 15 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Jul 14 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Dec 1 – Feb 16 | 90–240 |
| Green Beans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | May 5 | — | Sep 8 – Oct 20 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Feb 10 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 20 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 18 – Sep 22 | 100–120 |
| Kabocha | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 1 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Jul 7 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 11 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jul 28 – Sep 1 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Jul 14 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jun 30 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Oct 6 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Aug 4 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Mache | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 40–60 |
| Melon | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 1 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Apr 28 – May 26 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Aug 4 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jun 23 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Jul 21 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Jul 28 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jun 30 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Jul 21 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 11 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Feb 10 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 22 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 22 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 23 – Jul 28 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | May 5 – May 26 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 7 – Aug 18 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Sep 1 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Jul 14 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Aug 11 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Mar 3 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 25 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 11 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 1 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Aug 25 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Sep 22 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | May 5 | — | Aug 25 – Oct 20 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 22 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jun 30 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 15 | 60–85 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 7 | — | Aug 4 | May 19 – Jun 23 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | Aug 4 | Jun 2 – Jul 7 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 1 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Apr 28 | — | — | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 22 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Page County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Page County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Oct 27 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Aug 25 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Cranberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Currants | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Elderberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 15 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Haskaps | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Honeydew | — | — | May 12 | — | Aug 4 – Sep 15 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Lingonberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Medlar | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Quince | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | May 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | May 12 | — | Aug 11 – Oct 27 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Page County
34 herbs that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Page County.
Show all 34 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jul 14 – Sep 29 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Mar 3 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 1 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 28 – Oct 13 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jun 9 – Jul 28 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 1 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jul 28 – Sep 29 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Mar 3 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 25 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 28 – Oct 13 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 18 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 70–90 |
| Lovage | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 70–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 60–80 |
| Rue | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 14 – Sep 8 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Aug 18 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Mar 17 | Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Aug 4 | May 26 – Jul 28 | 40–60 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Mar 3 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 1 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Apr 28 | — | Sep 1 – Oct 13 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Page County
51 flowers that grow well in Zone 5b with planting dates for Page County.
Show all 51 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Mar 3 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Sep 22 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Oct 6 – Oct 27 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | Mar 24 | — | Apr 21 | — | May 26 – Jun 23 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 29 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | Mar 10 | Mar 31 | Apr 21 | — | Jun 23 – Sep 8 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Feb 10 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Feb 17 | Apr 21 | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 27 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | Mar 10 | Mar 31 | Apr 21 | — | Jun 9 – Sep 8 | 50–70 |
| Celosia | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 30 – Oct 6 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Feb 17 | Apr 28 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Mar 24 | Apr 21 | Apr 21 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 29 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Jul 14 – Aug 4 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Jul 21 – Aug 11 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 24 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 20 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Oct 27 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Feb 17 | Mar 24 | Apr 7 | — | May 26 – Aug 18 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Oct 27 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 80–120 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 24 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 27 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Feb 10 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 29 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 20 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Feb 10 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 28 – Oct 27 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Aug 11 – Sep 8 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Feb 10 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 13 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Feb 24 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 6 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 4 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Mar 24 | — | — | Jun 2 – Jul 28 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Feb 10 | — | May 12 | — | Jul 21 – Sep 8 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 13 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Feb 10 | — | Apr 14 | — | Jun 9 – Aug 25 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jun 30 – Aug 11 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Mar 10 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Sep 22 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Mar 24 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 23 – Oct 6 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Feb 10 | — | Apr 21 | — | Jun 16 – Aug 18 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Aug 25 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Feb 24 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Feb 17 | May 5 | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 13 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Mar 17 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jun 16 – Sep 22 | 50–70 |
| Roses | Feb 10 | — | May 5 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 27 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Feb 17 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 6 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Feb 17 | — | May 5 | — | Sep 1 – Nov 10 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Feb 10 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | — | Jun 30 – Sep 8 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 21 – Oct 6 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Mar 3 | Apr 7 | Apr 21 | — | Jun 2 – Aug 11 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | Mar 10 | Mar 17 | Apr 21 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 8 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Sep 1 | Aug 4 – Aug 25 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Feb 3 | — | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Sep 29 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Feb 17 | Apr 21 | May 5 | — | Jul 14 – Oct 27 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Mar 24 | Apr 28 | Apr 28 | — | Jul 7 – Oct 6 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Page County
Gardening Guides & Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Page County, IA?
Page County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.
When is the last frost in Page County, IA?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Page County falls around April 21. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Page County, IA?
The median first fall frost in Page County arrives around October 13. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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