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Rainier, OR planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Rainier, OR (USDA hardiness zone 8b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 8, 2026 20 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 5, 202616 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 3, 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 Rainier, OR’s first frost (~Nov 5, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Rainier, OR

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ZIP codes in Rainier

97048

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