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South Bend, WA planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in South Bend, WA (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 26, 2026 16 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 17, 202614 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 16, 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 South Bend, WA’s first frost (~Oct 17, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in South Bend, WA

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ZIP codes in South Bend

98586

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