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Planting calendar for ZIP 16428 (North East, PA)

When to plant vegetables in North East, PA (USDA hardiness zone 6a). Typical last spring frost around Apr 21, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 5, 202611 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 5, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full North East, PA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 16428: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00309189 WESTFIELD 2 SSE, NY US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.