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Washington, NH planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Washington, NH (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around May 15, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 27, 20269 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 29, 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 Washington, NH’s first frost (~Sep 27, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Washington, NH

February

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April

May

June

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August

Understand your frost dates

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ZIP codes in Washington

03280

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