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Zone 7a planting calendar

When to start vegetables in USDA hardiness zone 7a. Typical last spring frost around Apr 16, 2026 13 days year to year), first fall frost around Oct 26, 20269 days). Based on 4,905 ZIP codes in the zone — exact dates vary by location.

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about May 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 7a’s first frost (~Oct 26, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in zone 7a

January

February

March

April

May

August

September

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Charleston, WV) in zone 7a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.