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Saint Paul, MN planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Saint Paul, MN (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 25, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 12, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 Saint Paul, MN’s first frost (~Oct 12, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Saint Paul, MN

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Saint Paul, MN (covering 30 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.