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West Salem, IL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in West Salem, IL (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 4, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 28, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 19, 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 West Salem, IL’s first frost (~Oct 28, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in West Salem

62476

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