Dane County Extension Master Gardeners
5201 Fen Oak Dr Ste 138, Madison, WI 53718
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State-licensed in WI as of 2026-08-04 , licence #498816, source registry · how we verify this
Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5b
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -15°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 10 · Last ~May 1
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (MADISON DANE RGNL AP, WI US, 7.9 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Based on this ZIP's median frost dates, last frost ~May 1, first frost ~Oct 10.
Direct-sow now
- Basil · 14–75 days to maturity
Planting-window sources: , Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center , Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Master Gardener Program , NC State Extension .
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Nearby nurseries
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- Barnes Inc Madison, WI
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- Brennan's Cellars LLC Madison, WI
- Bushes of Food and Flowers LC Madison, WI
- Daffodil Parker Madison, WI
Frequently asked questions
- What type of business is Dane County Extension Master Gardeners?
- Dane County Extension Master Gardeners is classified as a dealer in Madison, WI.
- Is Dane County Extension Master Gardeners state-licensed?
- Yes, Dane County Extension Master Gardeners appears in WI's state nursery/dealer licensing registry, as of 2026-08-04 (license #498816).
- What USDA growing zone is Dane County Extension Master Gardeners in?
- Dane County Extension Master Gardeners (ZIP 53718) is in USDA hardiness zone 5b, with an average minimum winter temperature of -15°F.
- What's plantable near Dane County Extension Master Gardeners right now?
- Based on ZIP 53718's frost dates, this is a good time to direct-sow 1 crop. See the full list above.
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