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Denver, MO planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Denver, MO (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 24, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 14, 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 Denver, MO’s first frost (~Oct 14, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Denver, MO

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Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Denver

64441

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