What is Your Last Frost Date? - Estimated Last Garden Frost Dates by Zone

What is Your Last Frost Date?
Knowing your last frost date is super important for spring planting. In this video, I discuss the importance of knowing your last frost date. I also give you some rough estimates of when your last spring frost will be based on what gardening zone you live in.
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[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I hope you enjoy this week's video. Today I talk about why knowing your last frost date is important and I give you a rough estimate of when your last frost date is based on your garden zone. Happy Gardening!!

[@ALittleFruity]

Great content! The variation you are talking about is due to microclimates. Even gardens in the same zip code can experience the same frost differently. It helps to consult with other home gardeners in your area. Local nurseries are also informative because they can tell you about the microclimates in your area.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Yeah, these are just rough dates to give people a starting point.

[@spiritclue]

Thank you! It’s freezing here literally. I can hardly wait to start planting.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

We have had a bit of a reprieve the last few days. It might actually hit 50 tomorrow which will be great!

[@jaemin33]

Zone 1a here. Current temp is -35 F. We usually plan for a last frost date of June 1st, but always keep an eye on the weather, I have seen measurable snow fall on May 31st and last frost as late as June 20th. Consider using a "cold garden bed" cover or some other type of insulator when planting outdoors when cold weather is forecasted.

[@aruralmother2895]

Wow. I thought we had it tough being in zone 3b/4b (depends on which guide you use) our last frost date is around the middle of May. (In Canada)

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

It is interesting to me that when you move into the lower numbered zones the frost dates get so close together. We are zone 6 b and our expected last frost date is May 15th, and I have seen a frost as late as June 5th.

[@aruralmother2895]

@@StoneyAcresGardening its also difficult to plant because we still have so much snow on the ground in April. I start all my seeds indoors in the middle of march. Grow lights and shelving units have been a necessary investment.

[@jessicawalker8564]

@James Wells sending sunny thoughts ur way I am down here zone 7 playing in the soil 😉

[@blueforest2927]

Thank you for the reminder...i will have to look my zone up cause im always late ...gotta run to work now but again..thanks for this 'share' and reminder that spring is just around the corner...! !

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad I could help!

[@amateurspotter2656]

Hi, thanks for the info 🙂 I’m in north England and I think my last frost is end of March. Great set of tools there! lol. Thanks again. Eamonn.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You're very welcome!

[@TheLeisamarie]

A "little bit of a big subject " made me laugh out loud! Thanks for breaking it down by zones for us! Really enjoying your content

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

LOL!! Thanks!

[@jessicawalker8564]

According to farmers almanac last two days were planting days. I am in zone 7 mostly transplanting from containers these days. Have winter spinach cabbage onions lots of herbs and surprise either a squash or watermelon has popped up in one of my critter snack spots how fun... Many thanks for this informative video

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You're very welcome

[@joeyhardin1288]

Great info, great content. Especially if one is going to start seeds indoors.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Thanks

[@rockskipper5353]

I heard something from an Amish lady about the full moon .. I want to say second full mood in April .. I can't remember tho

[@karenshields1878]

9b California 2-18-2023

[@lesliekendall5668]

When I was young, you could set your clock by freeze dates but with today's whacked out climate, how many times have I planted just to have a freeze a month after beautiful weather? And what's with the sun? I have to put my tomatoes, etc where they'll be in afternoon shade to keep them from frying.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Our Frost dates have been weird the last few years too!

[@lesliekendall5668]

@@StoneyAcresGardening A few years ago I called in to a garden talk radio program with a question and the guest asked me when my first frost date was and years ago I could've answered that in my sleep but I hesitated, thinking "who can know anymore". The guy must've thought I was a real newbee. Lol.

[@kikyoustorm]

So after frost date is around may 15 for zone 5 but a lot of my seeds say 4 to 6 weeks before last frost date.... So im planting in april? End of march?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

It depends on what plants we are talking about. Your cool season crops will go out 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost. Warm season crops will need to wait until after your last frost.

[@hotsweetlady20011]

IM 5B WHATS MINE