Gooding, ID frost dates
Last spring frostMay 3median date
First fall frostOct 1median date
Growing season151 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Gooding compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Gooding falls between April 19 and May 17, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 16 and October 16.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Idaho median of May 14.
- Its 151-day growing season is longer than 68% of the 244 Idaho places with a regular frost season (state median 138 days).
- The last frost is 11 days later than the zone 6b median of Apr 22. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 6b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 142 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 17 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 16 |
| 50% (median) | October 1 |
| 90% (late) | October 16 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Gooding, ID
Gooding, ID frost dates — last frost May 3, first frost Oct 1, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 13
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Plant for fall: Jun 25 to Jul 16
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 24 to Jun 7Sow outdoors: May 24 to Jun 7
Start indoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Transplant outside: May 10 to May 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 24Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Start indoors: Apr 5 to Apr 12Transplant outside: May 17 to May 31
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 9 to Jul 23
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 10Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 12 to May 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 17Plant for fall: Jul 23 to Aug 6
Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 10Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 31Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Jul 30
Sow outdoors: May 10 to May 24
Transplant outside: May 17 to Jun 7
Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 22
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Gooding, ID
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 5 – May 10 | Aug 6 – Sep 3 |
| Kale | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Jul 23 – Aug 13 |
| Broccoli | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — | Jun 25 – Jul 16 |
| Okra | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 24 – Jun 7 | May 24 – Jun 7 | — |
| Basil | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | May 10 – May 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Jul 9 – Jul 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 29 – May 10 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 24 | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 5 – Apr 12 | May 17 – May 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 9 – Jul 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 12 – May 10 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 19 – May 17 | Jul 23 – Aug 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 19 – May 10 | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 10 – May 31 | Jul 16 – Jul 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 10 – May 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 17 – Jun 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 17 – Oct 22 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Hagerman 2 Sw, ID weather station, 22 km away (elevation 2,897 ft (883 m)).
Frost dates near Gooding
- Bliss May 3 · Oct 1
- Hagerman May 3 · Oct 1
- Wendell May 2 · Oct 14
- Shoshone Apr 24 · Oct 16
- Jerome May 2 · Oct 14
- Dietrich Apr 24 · Oct 16
- Buhl Apr 25 · Oct 15
- King Hill May 1 · Oct 3
- Filer Apr 25 · Oct 15
- Twin Falls Apr 30 · Oct 9
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Gooding, ID?
The median last spring frost in Gooding, ID is May 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 17, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Gooding, ID?
The median first fall frost is October 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 16.
How long is the growing season in Gooding, ID?
About 151 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Gooding, ID?
Gooding, ID is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.