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Chester, PA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chester, PA (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 30, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 16, 202612 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 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 Chester, PA’s first frost (~Nov 16, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Chester, PA

January

February

March

April

September

December

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ZIP codes in Chester

19013

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