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Troy, AL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Troy, AL (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 10, 2026 17 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 21, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 31, 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 Troy, AL’s first frost (~Nov 21, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Troy, AL

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February

March

April

September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Troy, AL (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.