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Bessemer, AL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Bessemer, AL (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 23, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 10, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 11, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Bessemer, AL’s first frost (~Nov 10, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Bessemer, AL

January

February

March

April

August

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Bessemer, AL (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.