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Missoula, MT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Missoula, MT (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 10, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 1, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 25, 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 Missoula, MT’s first frost (~Oct 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Missoula, MT

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Missoula, MT (covering 5 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.