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Hilo, HI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Hilo, HI (USDA hardiness zone 11a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 12, 2026 26 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202623 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 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 Hilo, HI’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Hilo, HI

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ZIP codes in Hilo

96720

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