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Delaware, IA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Delaware, IA (USDA hardiness zone 4b). Typical last spring frost around May 3, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 4, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 17, 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 Delaware, IA’s first frost (~Oct 4, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Delaware

52036

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