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Gunnison, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Gunnison, CO. Typical last spring frost around Jun 9, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 16, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 23, 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 Gunnison, CO’s first frost (~Sep 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Gunnison, CO

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Understand your frost dates

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