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Zone 13a planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 13a. Typical last spring frost around Apr 12, 2026 26 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 1, 202623 days). Based on 1 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 15, 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 zone 13a’s first frost (~Dec 1, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 13a

January

February

March

April

May

September

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 96739) in zone 13a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.