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Calais, ME planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Calais, ME (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 21, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 26, 202613 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 2, 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 Calais, ME’s first frost (~Oct 26, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Calais, ME

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ZIP codes in Calais

04619

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