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New Bedford, MA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in New Bedford, MA (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 29, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 15, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 13, 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 New Bedford, MA’s first frost (~Oct 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in New Bedford, MA

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in New Bedford, MA (covering 4 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.