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Elizabethtown, PA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Elizabethtown, PA (USDA hardiness zone 7a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 9, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 2, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 23, 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 Elizabethtown, PA’s first frost (~Nov 2, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Elizabethtown

17022

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