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Planting calendar for ZIP 01864 (North Reading, MA)

When to plant vegetables in North Reading, MA (USDA hardiness zone 6b). Typical last spring frost around May 3, 2026 12 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 9, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 18, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full North Reading, MA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 01864: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00194744 MIDDLETON, MA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.