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Cleveland, OH planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cleveland, OH (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 8, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 12, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 19, 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 Cleveland, OH’s first frost (~Nov 12, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cleveland

44102, 44103, 44104, 44105, 44106, 44108, 44109, 44110, 44111, 44112, 44113, 44114, 44115, 44118, 44119, 44120, 44121, 44124, 44125, 44126, 44127, 44128, 44129, 44130, 44134, 44135, 44143, 44144

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Cleveland, OH (covering 28 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.