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Inver Grove Heights, MN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Inver Grove Heights, MN (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 24, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 16, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 9, 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 Inver Grove Heights, MN’s first frost (~Oct 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Inver Grove Heights, MN (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.