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Steamboat Springs, CO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Steamboat Springs, CO (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Jun 9, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 12, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 24, 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 Steamboat Springs, CO’s first frost (~Sep 12, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Steamboat Springs

80487

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