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East Millinocket, ME planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in East Millinocket, ME (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 17, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 29, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 1, 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 East Millinocket, ME’s first frost (~Sep 29, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in East Millinocket

04430

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