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Cottonwood Falls, KS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cottonwood Falls, KS (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 19, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 18, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 4, 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 Cottonwood Falls, KS’s first frost (~Oct 18, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cottonwood Falls

66845

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