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East Fairfield, VT planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in East Fairfield, VT (USDA hardiness zone 5a). Typical last spring frost around May 18, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 30, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 3, 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 East Fairfield, VT’s first frost (~Sep 30, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in East Fairfield

05448

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