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Montrose, AR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Montrose, AR (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 14, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 10, 202613 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 Montrose, AR’s first frost (~Nov 10, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Montrose

71658

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