Iowa Growing Season
The Growing Season refers to the number of days between the date of the last frost in the spring and the first frost in the fall. This is the part of the year when the weather conditions in a particular region, such as temperatures and rainfall, permit plant growth.
In Iowa, the length of the growing season varies depending on location. The expected start date, or date of the last frost, ranges from April 15th in southern portions of the state to mid-May in northern areas. The growing season ends on the day of the first frost of fall, which can occur early to mid-October.
