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Richmond, VA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Richmond, VA (USDA hardiness zone 7b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 3, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 4, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 18, 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 Richmond, VA’s first frost (~Nov 4, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Richmond, VA

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Richmond, VA (covering 17 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.