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Grand Forks, ND planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Grand Forks, ND (USDA hardiness zone 4a). Typical last spring frost around May 10, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 1, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 22, 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 Grand Forks, ND’s first frost (~Oct 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Grand Forks, ND

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Grand Forks, ND (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.