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Lake Elmo, MN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lake Elmo, MN (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 30, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 11, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 12, 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 Lake Elmo, MN’s first frost (~Oct 11, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lake Elmo, MN

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ZIP codes in Lake Elmo

55042

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