Bagdad, KY frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 10median date
Growing season162 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Bagdad compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bagdad falls between April 19 and May 15, a 26-day window. The first fall frost falls between September 24 and October 25.
- The median last frost is 15 days later than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 162-day growing season is among the shortest of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 9 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 139 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Louisville, KY, 55 km away, the last frost here is 28 days later than there and the growing season is 52 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 19 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | September 24 |
| 50% (median) | October 10 |
| 90% (late) | October 25 |
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 Bagdad, KY
Bagdad, KY frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 10, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 4 to Jul 25
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 22 to Jun 5Sow outdoors: May 22 to Jun 5
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 31
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bagdad, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Apr 3 – May 8 | Aug 15 – Sep 12 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 4 – Jul 25 |
| Okra | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 22 – Jun 5 | May 22 – Jun 5 | — |
| Basil | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | May 8 – May 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Jul 18 – Aug 1 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Jul 25 – Aug 8 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Sep 26 – Oct 31 |
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 Shelbyville 1 E, KY weather station, 14 km away (elevation 732 ft (223 m)).
Frost dates near Bagdad
- Pleasureville May 1 · Oct 10
- Shelbyville May 1 · Oct 10
- Eminence May 1 · Oct 10
- Frankfort Apr 15 · Oct 24
- Waddy May 1 · Oct 10
- Lockport Apr 15 · Oct 24
- Bethlehem Apr 15 · Oct 24
- New Castle Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Smithfield Apr 12 · Oct 25
- Simpsonville May 1 · Oct 10
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bagdad, KY?
The median last spring frost in Bagdad, KY is May 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bagdad, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 10, with about a 10% chance of frost before September 24.
How long is the growing season in Bagdad, KY?
About 162 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bagdad, KY?
Bagdad, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.