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Blanchard, IA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Blanchard, IA (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 25, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 11, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 7, 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 Blanchard, IA’s first frost (~Oct 11, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Blanchard

51630

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