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East Helena, MT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in East Helena, MT (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 9, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 30, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 21, 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 East Helena, MT’s first frost (~Sep 30, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in East Helena

59635

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