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Fort Garland, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Fort Garland, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 31, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 23, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 15, 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 Fort Garland, CO’s first frost (~Sep 23, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Fort Garland

81133

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