Brownsville, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 4median date
First fall frostOct 31median date
Growing season210 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7aZone 7a
How Brownsville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Brownsville falls between March 19 and April 24, a 36-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 18 and November 15.
- The median last frost is 12 days earlier than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 210-day growing season is longer than 89% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is 12 days earlier than the zone 7a median of Apr 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 75 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Bowling Green, KY, 31 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 19 |
| 50% (median) | April 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 24 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 18 |
| 50% (median) | October 31 |
| 90% (late) | November 15 |
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 Brownsville, KY
Brownsville, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 4, first frost Oct 31, zone 7a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Jul 25 to Aug 15
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 25 to May 9Sow outdoors: Apr 25 to May 9
Start indoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7Transplant outside: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to Apr 25Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Start indoors: Mar 7 to Mar 14Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 2
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 18Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to May 2Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 11 to Apr 25
Transplant outside: Apr 18 to May 9
Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 21
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Brownsville, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 7 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Oct 3 |
| Kale | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | Jul 25 – Aug 15 |
| Okra | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 25 – May 9 | Apr 25 – May 9 | — |
| Basil | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 28 – Apr 11 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – Apr 25 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 11 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 18 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 11 – May 2 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 11 – Apr 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 18 – May 9 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 17 – Nov 21 |
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 Bowling Green 21 Nne, KY weather station, 6 km away (elevation 791 ft (241 m)).
Frost dates near Brownsville
- Sweeden Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Bee Spring Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Roundhill Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Mammoth Cave Apr 4 · Oct 31
- Jetson Apr 22 · Oct 22
- Smiths Grove Apr 9 · Oct 30
- Cub Run Apr 21 · Oct 18
- Rocky Hill Apr 9 · Oct 30
- Clarkson Apr 26 · Oct 15
- Oakland Apr 12 · Oct 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brownsville, KY?
The median last spring frost in Brownsville, KY is April 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 24, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Brownsville, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 31, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 18.
How long is the growing season in Brownsville, KY?
About 210 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Brownsville, KY?
Brownsville, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a.