Frost Dates for Edwards, CO 81632
Last spring frost July 6 · First fall frost August 24 · 49 frost-free days · USDA Zone 5b
ZIP 81632 has about 11,000 people.
Short season: 49 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans June 16–July 23 (37 days). Fall frost risk spans August 7–September 10 (34 days).
Frost probability for 81632
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | July 23 | July 6 | June 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 7 | August 24 | September 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MEREDITH (30.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 49-day season in Edwards
In Edwards (49 frost-free days, a short season), 16 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 3 get two plantings, 10 need an indoor start, 1 need a faster variety, 25 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jun 1 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 7 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Edwards has 7 after Jul 20. | — |
| Pepper | May 25 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 7 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Edwards has 7 after Jul 20. | — |
| Lettuce | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 15 | 84 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 8. | Jul 3 |
| Carrots | — | Jun 15–Jun 22 | 91 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 91 available after Jun 15. | Jun 22 |
| Cucumber | Jun 15 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 21 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Edwards has 21 after Jul 20. | — |
| Beans | — | Jul 13–Jul 27 | 35 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Edwards has 35 after Jul 13. | — |
| Peas | — | May 11–Jul 20 | 112 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 112 available after May 11. | Jun 13 |
| Zucchini | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 21 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Edwards has 21 after Jul 20. | — |
| Onion | Apr 13 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 84 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 8, the outdoor season is about 16 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Spinach | — | May 11–Jun 29 | 126 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 14. | Jul 22 |
| Kale | Apr 27 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 8. | Jul 7 |
| Broccoli | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 84 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 8. | — |
| Cabbage | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 8. | Jun 22 |
| Radish | — | May 11–Aug 3 | 112 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Aug 31. | Jul 23 |
| Beets | — | May 11–Aug 3 | 112 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 112 available after May 11. | Jun 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Jun 22–Jun 29 | 70 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 70 days. | — |
| Garlic | — | Aug 24 | 154 | overwinter: Plant Aug 24 to Sep 14; harvest the following summer. | Sep 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Jun 1–Jul 27 | 105 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jun 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jun 8 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 21 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Edwards has 21 after Jul 13. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 20 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 20. | — |
| Cauliflower | May 25 | Jun 29–Jul 13 | 63 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 29, the outdoor season is about 12 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Swiss Chard | May 11 | Jun 22–Jun 22 | 70 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 70 available after Jun 22. | Jun 23 |
| Arugula | — | May 11–Aug 3 | 126 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 14. | Jul 22 |
| Brussel Sprouts | May 11 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 8, the outdoor season is about 2 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Butternut Squash | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 20. | — |
| Eggplant | May 18 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 7 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Edwards has 7 after Jul 20. | — |
| Okra | Jun 8 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 28 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Edwards has 28 after Jul 13. | — |
| Basil | Jun 1 | Jul 27–Jul 27 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 27. | — |
| Cilantro | — | Jun 8–Jun 29 | 84 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 84 available after Jun 8. | Jun 28 |
| Parsley | Apr 27 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 49 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 13, the outdoor season is about 21 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Celery | Apr 27 | Jul 13–Jul 27 | 49 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Edwards has 49 after Jul 13. | — |
| Scallions | Apr 27 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 8. | Jul 2 |
| Turnip | — | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 8. | Jul 12 |
| Kohlrabi | — | May 25–Jun 8 | 112 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 112 available after May 25. | Jul 7 |
| Bok Choy | Jun 8 | Jun 29–Jul 6 | 63 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 63 available after Jun 29. | Jul 3 |
| Collards | Apr 27 | Jun 8–Jun 22 | 98 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 98 available after Jun 8. | Jul 2 |
| Cantaloupe | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 7 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Edwards has 7 after Jul 20. | — |
| Chives | Apr 13 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 63 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Edwards has 63 after Jul 13. | — |
| Dill | — | May 11–Aug 3 | 112 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 112 available after May 11. | Jun 23 |
| Oregano | Apr 27 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 63 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 13, the outdoor season is about 17 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Rosemary | Apr 13 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 49 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Edwards has 49 after Jul 13. | — |
| Sage | May 11 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 63 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 13, the outdoor season is about 12 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Thyme | Apr 27 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 63 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Edwards has 63 after Jul 13. | — |
| Calendula | May 25 | Jun 22–Jul 6 | 70 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 70 available after Jun 22. | Jun 28 |
| Cosmos | Jun 8 | Jul 6–Jul 20 | 35 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Edwards has 35 after Jul 6. | — |
| Lavender | Apr 13 | Jul 6–Jul 20 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 6, the outdoor season is about 20 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Marigolds | May 25 | Jul 6–Jul 13 | 35 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 6, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Melons | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 7 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Edwards has 7 after Jul 20. | — |
| Mint | — | Jul 6–Jul 20 | 70 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 6, the outdoor season is about 20 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jun 8 | Jul 6–Jul 13 | 35 | head-start: Even planted out Jul 6, the outdoor season is about 20 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Jul 13–Jul 27 | 28 | no-fit: Needs 65 days; Edwards has 28 after Jul 13. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 20. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jul 6–Jul 20 | 35 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Edwards has 35 after Jul 6. | — |
| Tomatillos | May 11 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 13. | — |
| Watermelon | Jun 22 | Jul 13–Jul 20 | 14 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Edwards has 14 after Jul 13. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jun 22 | Jul 20–Jul 27 | 21 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Edwards has 21 after Jul 20. | — |
| Zinnias | Jun 8 | Jul 6–Jul 20 | 35 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Edwards has 35 after Jul 6. | — |
Month by month in Edwards
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Organize planting supplies and seed-starting mix. Check stored garden tools. |
| April | Start indoors: Chives (Apr 13), Lavender (Apr 13), Onion (Apr 13), Rosemary (Apr 13), Celery (Apr 27), Collards (Apr 27), +5 more. |
| May | Start indoors: Broccoli (May 11), Brussel Sprouts (May 11), Cabbage (May 11), Lettuce (May 11), Sage (May 11), Swiss Chard (May 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (May 11), Beets (May 11), Dill (May 11), Peas (May 11), Radish (May 11), Spinach (May 11), +1 more. |
| June | Start indoors: Basil (Jun 1), Tomato (Jun 1), Bok Choy (Jun 8), Corn (Jun 8), Cosmos (Jun 8), Nasturtiums (Jun 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jun 8), Turnip (Jun 8), Carrots (Jun 15), Potatoes (Jun 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jun 8), Brussel Sprouts (Jun 8), Cabbage (Jun 8), Collards (Jun 8), Kale (Jun 8), Lettuce (Jun 8), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jun 1). Last sowing dates: Peas (Jun 13), Cabbage (Jun 22), Carrots (Jun 22), Beets (Jun 23), Dill (Jun 23), Swiss Chard (Jun 23), +2 more. |
| July | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jul 6), Beans (Jul 13), Pole Beans (Jul 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Jul 6), Lavender (Jul 6), Marigolds (Jul 6), Mint (Jul 6), Nasturtiums (Jul 6), Zinnias (Jul 6), +23 more. Last frost around July 6. Last sowing dates: Collards (Jul 2), Scallions (Jul 2), Bok Choy (Jul 3), Lettuce (Jul 3), Kale (Jul 7), Kohlrabi (Jul 7), +4 more. |
| August | Direct sow from: Garlic (Aug 24). First frost around August 24. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Sep 14). |
| October | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Edwards, CO (ZIP 81632)?
The median last spring frost date for Edwards, CO (ZIP code 81632) is around July 6. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before June 16; one in ten it runs past July 23.
What is the first fall frost date in Edwards, CO?
The median first fall frost date for Edwards, CO is around August 24. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around August 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Edwards, CO?
The frost-free growing season in Edwards is about 49 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Edwards (49 frost-free days, a short season), 16 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 3 get two plantings, 10 need an indoor start, 1 need a faster variety, 25 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Edwards, CO?
Edwards, CO is in USDA hardiness zone 5b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Edwards, CO?
Start tomatoes indoors Jun 1 and plant out Jul 20 in Edwards. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Edwards?
One spring planting around Jun 8. The last sow date is Jul 3.
When do I plant garlic in Edwards?
Aug 24 to Sep 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Edwards?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Edwards has 49 after Jul 13.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Silverthorne (ZIP 80498) has 71 frost-free days, 22 more than Edwards (ZIP 81632). See Silverthorne ZIP 80498 frost dates
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