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Lake City, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lake City, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Jun 8, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 17, 20268 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 22, 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 Lake City, CO’s first frost (~Sep 17, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Lake City

81235

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