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Planting calendar for ZIP 16101 (New Castle, PA)

When to plant vegetables in New Castle, PA (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 30, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 23, 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.

See the full New Castle, PA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 16101: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00366233 NEW CASTLE 1 N, PA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.