Summer Lake 1 S, OR Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Summer Lake 1 S garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Jun 8
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Sep 15
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
99 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 6b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost May 20 Jun 8 Jun 25
First fall frost Sep 28 Sep 15 Aug 31
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 18 · first Sep 29

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the SUMMER LAKE 1 S station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Summer Lake 1 S

Computed from Summer Lake 1 S's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-6 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Apr 13 – Apr 27 Jun 15 – Jun 22
🫑 Peppers Mar 30 – Apr 13 Jun 22 – Jun 29
🥬 Lettuce Apr 27 – May 11 May 11 – May 25 May 11 – Jun 8
🫛 Peas Apr 27 – May 11
🥕 Carrots May 18 – Jun 8
🥦 Broccoli Apr 20 – May 4 May 18 – Jun 1
🥬 Kale Apr 27 – May 11 May 11 – May 25 May 11 – May 25
🥒 Cucumbers May 11 – May 18 Jun 15 – Jun 22 Jun 15 – Jun 22
🥒 Zucchini May 11 – May 18 Jun 15 – Jun 22 Jun 15 – Jun 22
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Jun 15 – Jun 22
🌽 Sweet Corn Jun 15 – Jun 22
🌿 Basil Apr 27 – May 11 Jun 15 – Jun 22 Jun 22 – Jun 29
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 4 – Sep 1

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Summer Lake 1 S's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Summer Lake 1 S

At about 99 frost-free days, Summer Lake 1 S rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Summer Lake 1 S, OR?

The average last spring frost in Summer Lake 1 S is around Jun 8, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Summer Lake 1 S, OR?

The average first fall frost in Summer Lake 1 S arrives around Sep 15. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Summer Lake 1 S?

About 99 frost-free days on average, from Jun 8 to Sep 15. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Summer Lake 1 S in?

USDA zone 6b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.