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Lancaster, NH planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lancaster, NH (USDA hardiness zone 4b). Typical last spring frost around May 18, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 30, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 1, 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 Lancaster, NH’s first frost (~Sep 30, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lancaster, NH

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ZIP codes in Lancaster

03584

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