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Idaho Springs, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Idaho Springs, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 30, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 19, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 13, 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 Idaho Springs, CO’s first frost (~Sep 19, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Idaho Springs, CO

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ZIP codes in Idaho Springs

80452

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