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Chatom, AL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chatom, AL (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 26, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 8, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 14, 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 Chatom, AL’s first frost (~Nov 8, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Chatom

36518

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Chatom, AL (covering 1 ZIP); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.