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Stratford, CT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Stratford, CT (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 5, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 6, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 16, 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 Stratford, CT’s first frost (~Nov 6, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Stratford

06614, 06615

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Stratford, CT (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.