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Blue Grass, VA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Blue Grass, VA (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around May 9, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 5, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 25, 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 Blue Grass, VA’s first frost (~Oct 5, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Blue Grass

24413

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