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Cottage Grove, WI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Cottage Grove, WI (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 1, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 10, 202611 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 Cottage Grove, WI’s first frost (~Oct 10, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in Cottage Grove

53527

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