Growing Kits for Michigan Gardeners
Growing Kits for Michigan Gardeners
Growing trees, herbs, and vegetables in Michigan offers the beauty of Great Lakes climate and four distinct seasons. Our seed starter kits are perfect for Michigan's climate spanning USDA Hardiness Zones 4-6. Whether you're in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn, Livonia, or Kalamazoo, these kits will help you succeed.
Best Plants to Grow in Michigan
- Apple Trees - Michigan's signature fruit, Zones 4-6
- Cherry Trees - Traverse City famous cherries
- Maple Trees - Spectacular fall color statewide
- Oak Trees - Hardy native species
- Tomatoes - Summer garden favorite
- Blueberries - Michigan specialty crop
Recommended Growing Kits for Michigan (Zones 4-6)
Fruit & Nut Trees Perfect for Michigan
- Apple Tree Growing Kit - Zones 4-6, Michigan favorite!
- Black Cherry Tree Kit - Zones 4-6, Traverse City classic
- Pear Tree Growing Kit - Zones 4-6, excellent for MI
- Apricot Tree Growing Kit - Zones 5-6, Southern MI
- Hazelnut Tree Growing Kit - Zones 4-6, cold-hardy nut
- Pecan Tree Growing Kit - Zone 6, extreme Southern MI
Shade & Ornamental Trees for Michigan
- Sugar Maple Tree Kit - Zones 4-6, fall color champion!
- Oak Tree Seed Starter Kit - Zones 4-6, Michigan native
- White Birch Tree Kit - Zones 4-6, beautiful bark
- American Elm Tree Kit - Zones 4-6, classic shade tree
- American Ash Tree Kit - Zones 4-6, native species
- Dogwood Tree Growing Kit - Zones 5-6, spring blooms
- Cedar Tree Growing Kit - Zone 6, evergreen
Vegetables - Michigan Garden Favorites
- Tomato Growing Kit - Summer staple in MI
- Cucumber Growing Kit - Summer favorite
- Green Bell Pepper Growing Kit - Warm-season crop
- Jalapeño Growing Kit - Heat-loving pepper
- Lettuce Growing Kit - Spring/fall crop
- Kale Growing Kit - Cold-hardy superfood
- Broccoli Seed Starter Kit - Cool-season favorite
- Cabbage Growing Kit - Fall harvest
- Cauliflower Growing Kit - Cool-season crop
- Carrot Growing Kit - Spring/fall planting
- Radish Growing Kit - Quick-growing crop
- Spinach Growing Kit - Cold-tolerant green
- Pea Growing Kit - Early spring crop
- Pumpkin Growing Kit - Fall harvest classic
Herbs for Michigan Gardens
- Rosemary Growing Kit - Bring indoors in winter
- Basil Growing Kit - Summer herb favorite
- Cilantro Growing Kit - Cool-season herb
- Thyme Growing Kit - Hardy perennial herb
- Oregano Growing Kit - Perennial herb
- Parsley Growing Kit - Biennial herb
- Dill Growing Kit - Annual herb
- Chives Growing Kit - Cold-hardy perennial
Michigan Growing Calendar
January-March: Indoor seed starting for spring transplants; plan garden layout
April-May: Last frost late May; transplant seedlings outdoors after frost
June-August: Peak growing season; harvest summer vegetables; maintain watering
September-October: Fall planting for cool-season crops; harvest before first frost
November-December: Garden cleanup; protect perennials; plan next year's garden
USDA Hardiness Zones in Michigan
Michigan spans USDA Hardiness Zones 4a to 6b:
- Zone 4: Upper Peninsula (coldest region)
- Zone 5: Northern Lower Michigan, inland areas
- Zone 6: Southern Michigan, Detroit, Grand Rapids (warmest)
Check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Tips for Michigan Gardeners
Soil: Sandy soil near Great Lakes, clay inland. Amend with compost for best results.
Frost Dates: Last frost: late May. First frost: late September (varies by zone).
Lake Effect: Great Lakes moderate temperatures near coasts, extending growing season.
Pests: Watch for Japanese beetles, aphids, and deer in rural areas.
Free Shipping to Michigan
Free shipping on orders over $35 to Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Dearborn, Livonia, Kalamazoo, and all MI cities.