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Brightwood, OR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Brightwood, OR (USDA hardiness zone 8a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 27, 2026 21 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 18, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 22, 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 Brightwood, OR’s first frost (~Nov 18, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Brightwood

97011

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