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Sanford, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Sanford, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 28, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 21, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 11, 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 Sanford, CO’s first frost (~Sep 21, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Sanford

81151

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