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West River, MD planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in West River, MD (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 27, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 13, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 11, 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 West River, MD’s first frost (~Nov 13, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in West River

20778

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