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Bowling Green, OH planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Bowling Green, OH (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 22, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 6, 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 Bowling Green, OH’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Bowling Green

43402

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