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Chester, VA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Chester, VA (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 31, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 6, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 15, 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, VA’s first frost (~Nov 6, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Chester, VA

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Chester, VA (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.