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Mesa, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Mesa, CO (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 17, 2026 14 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 26, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 4, 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 Mesa, CO’s first frost (~Oct 26, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Mesa, CO

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ZIP codes in Mesa

81643

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