Enter your zip code to find your USDA hardiness zone, last spring frost date, and first fall frost date. These dates determine when it's safe to plant outdoors in your area.
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Create My Guide →Frost dates are the average dates of the last killing frost in spring and the first killing frost in fall. These dates mark the beginning and end of your growing season.
Last Spring Frost: The average date when it's safe to plant tender annuals and vegetables outdoors without risk of frost damage.
First Fall Frost: The average date when frost is likely to kill tender plants, marking the end of the growing season.
Remember, these are average dates based on historical weather data. Actual frost dates can vary by a week or two in either direction. Always monitor local weather forecasts when planting.