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Ellendale, ND planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ellendale, ND (USDA hardiness zone 4b). Typical last spring frost around May 4, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 2, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 16, 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 Ellendale, ND’s first frost (~Oct 2, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Ellendale

58436

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