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Albany, OR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Albany, OR (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 17, 2026 18 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 28, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 10, 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 Albany, OR’s first frost (~Oct 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Albany, OR

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Albany, OR (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.