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Wyoming Planting Guide & Growing Season

Wyoming is in USDA hardiness zone with a growing season of 115 days. The average last spring frost is May 15 - Jun 15 and the average first fall frost is Sep 1 - Sep 30.

USDA Zone Hardiness zone
Last Frost May 15 - Jun 15 Average spring
First Frost Sep 1 - Sep 30 Average fall
Growing Season 115 days Short season

Growing Conditions in Wyoming

USDA Hardiness Zone
Average Last FrostMay 15 - Jun 15
Average First FrostSep 1 - Sep 30
Growing Season Length115 days

How Wyoming Compares

Compare Wyoming's growing conditions with states that have similar climates.

StateUSDA ZoneLast FrostFirst FrostSeason (days)
Wyoming (WY) May 15 - Jun 15Sep 1 - Sep 30115
Alabama (AL) Mar 1 - Apr 1Oct 25 - Nov 15220
Alaska (AK) May 15 - Jun 15Aug 15 - Sep 15105
Arizona (AZ) Feb 1 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Dec 15270
Arkansas (AR) Mar 15 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Nov 1210
California (CA) Jan 15 - Apr 15Oct 15 - Dec 31290

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening in Wyoming

When should I start seeds indoors in Wyoming?

In Wyoming, the average last frost date is May 15 - Jun 15. Start most seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before this date. The USDA hardiness zone for Wyoming is undefined, with a growing season of approximately 115 days.

What USDA hardiness zone is Wyoming?

Wyoming falls in USDA hardiness zones undefined. This affects which perennial plants will survive winter and influences optimal planting times.

When is the first frost in Wyoming?

The average first frost date in Wyoming is Sep 1 - Sep 30. Plan to harvest cold-sensitive crops before this date or protect them with row covers.

How long is the growing season in Wyoming?

Wyoming has an average growing season of 115 days, from the last frost (May 15 - Jun 15) to first frost (Sep 1 - Sep 30). This shorter season requires starting many crops indoors and choosing quick-maturing varieties.

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