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Zone 2b planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 2b. Typical last spring frost around May 22, 2026 10 days year to year), first fall frost around Aug 24, 202612 days). Based on 14 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 3, 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 2b’s first frost (~Aug 24, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 2b

February

March

April

May

June

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 99721) in zone 2b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.