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Portland, ME planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Portland, ME (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 8 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 15, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 6, 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 Portland, ME’s first frost (~Oct 15, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Portland, ME

January

February

March

April

May

August

Understand your frost dates

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