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Aurora, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Aurora, CO (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around May 5, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 9, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 17, 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 Aurora, CO’s first frost (~Oct 9, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Aurora, CO

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Aurora, CO (covering 12 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.