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La Junta, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in La Junta, CO (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 15, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 La Junta, CO’s first frost (~Oct 15, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in La Junta

81050

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