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When to Plant Cumin in Door County, WI

Cumin is a warm-season annual herb whose seeds are one of the most widely used spices globally. It requires a long, hot growing season of 3-4 months.

Door County, Wisconsin is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 11 and the first fall frost is October 8, giving you a growing season of approximately 150 days.

At an elevation of 564 feet, Door County receives approximately 41.8 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 87°F, providing good warmth for Cumin during the growing season.

Door County, WI (Zone 5b) Moderate season
150 days
Last Spring Frost May 11
150 growing days
First Fall Frost October 8

Door County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Cumin Planting Timeline — Door County, WI

Cumin Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors April 6 Apr 6 – Apr 20
Transplant Outdoors May 4 May 4 – May 18
Direct Sow April 27 Apr 27 – May 18
Harvest August 17 Aug 17 – Oct 19
Fall Sowing July 30 Jul 30 – Aug 13

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March
April Start Indoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Fall Sowing
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Harvest
October Harvest
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Low — drought tolerant

📅 Days to Maturity

100–120 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–8 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5b

📆 Growing Season

150 days in Door County

Growing Tips for Door County

Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all danger of frost. Harvest when seed heads turn brown. Requires consistent warmth for proper seed development.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

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  • Fennel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cumin in Door County, WI?

Door County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of May 11. Plan your Cumin planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Door County, WI?

Door County, Wisconsin is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 11 and first fall frost is October 8.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Door County, WI. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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