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Rudyard, MT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Rudyard, MT (USDA hardiness zone 3b). Typical last spring frost around May 21, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 19, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 4, 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 Rudyard, MT’s first frost (~Sep 19, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Rudyard

59540

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