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Waterloo, NY planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Waterloo, NY (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 30, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 21, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 12, 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 Waterloo, NY’s first frost (~Oct 21, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Waterloo

13165

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