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Zone 6b planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 6b. Typical last spring frost around Apr 23, 2026 9 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 21, 202611 days). Based on 5,333 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 4, 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 6b’s first frost (~Oct 21, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 6b

January

February

March

April

May

August

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 01509) in zone 6b; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.