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Winchester, NH planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Winchester, NH (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 25, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 7, 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 Winchester, NH’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Winchester, NH

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ZIP codes in Winchester

03470

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