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Oakland, KY planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Oakland, KY (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 9, 2026 15 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 30, 202610 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 Oakland, KY’s first frost (~Oct 30, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Oakland

42159

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