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El Dorado, KS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in El Dorado, KS (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 13, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 28, 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 El Dorado, KS’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in El Dorado

67042

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