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Dwight, IL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Dwight, IL (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 27, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 15, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 12, 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 Dwight, IL’s first frost (~Oct 15, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Dwight

60420

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