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Cottage Grove, OR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cottage Grove, OR (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 24, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 25, 202618 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 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 Cottage Grove, OR’s first frost (~Oct 25, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cottage Grove

97424

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