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Cartwright, ND planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cartwright, ND (USDA hardiness zone 4a). Typical last spring frost around May 11, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 27, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 23, 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 Cartwright, ND’s first frost (~Sep 27, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cartwright

58838

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