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East Troy, WI planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in East Troy, WI (USDA hardiness zone 5b). Typical last spring frost around May 5, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 10, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 20, 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 Troy, WI’s first frost (~Oct 10, 2026) — fastest first.

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ZIP codes in East Troy

53120

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