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Planting calendar for ZIP 50466 (Riceville, IA)

When to plant vegetables in Riceville, IA (USDA hardiness zone 4b). Typical last spring frost around Apr 30, 2026 11 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 9, 202610 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 14, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

See the full Riceville, IA planting calendar for dates typical of the whole city.

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates for ZIP 50466: NOAA 1991-2020 normals (USC00136305 OSAGE, IA US). Your exact dates depend on your address and microclimate. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.