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Garden City, KS planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Garden City, KS (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 28, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 Garden City, KS’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Garden City

67846

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