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Zone 2a planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 2a. Typical last spring frost around May 22, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Sep 2, 202611 days). Based on 24 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 2, 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 2a’s first frost (~Sep 2, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 2a

February

March

April

May

June

July

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 99711) in zone 2a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.