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Boston, MA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Boston, MA (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 4, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 9, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 15, 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 Boston, MA’s first frost (~Nov 9, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Boston, MA

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December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Boston, MA (covering 20 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.