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Monte Vista, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Monte Vista, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Jun 11, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 13, 20269 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 Monte Vista, CO’s first frost (~Sep 13, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Monte Vista

81144

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