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Kingston, NY planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Kingston, NY (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around May 14, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 28, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 30, 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 Kingston, NY’s first frost (~Sep 28, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Kingston

12401

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