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Cotopaxi, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cotopaxi, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Jun 11, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 9, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 26, 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 Cotopaxi, CO’s first frost (~Sep 9, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cotopaxi

81223

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