Garrison, KY frost dates
Last spring frostApr 20median date
First fall frostOct 22median date
Growing season185 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6bZone 6b
How Garrison compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Garrison falls between April 5 and May 10, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 10 and November 1.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Kentucky median of Apr 16.
- Its 185-day growing season is longer than 28% of the 785 Kentucky places with a regular frost season (state median 192 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6b, where the median is Apr 22.
- The weather station records an average of 119 nights a year at or below 32°F.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 5 |
| 50% (median) | April 20 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 10 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 10 |
| 50% (median) | October 22 |
| 90% (late) | November 1 |
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 Garrison, KY
Garrison, KY frost dates — last frost Apr 20, first frost Oct 22, zone 6b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Sep 3
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Jul 16 to Aug 6
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: May 11 to May 25Sow outdoors: May 11 to May 25
Start indoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Transplant outside: Apr 27 to May 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 11Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Start indoors: Mar 23 to Mar 30Transplant outside: May 4 to May 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Jul 30 to Aug 13
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to May 4Plant for fall: Aug 13 to Aug 27
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 18Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 20
Sow outdoors: Apr 27 to May 11
Transplant outside: May 4 to May 25
Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Garrison, KY
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Mar 23 – Apr 27 | Aug 27 – Sep 24 |
| Kale | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Aug 13 – Sep 3 |
| Broccoli | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | Jul 16 – Aug 6 |
| Okra | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | May 11 – May 25 | May 11 – May 25 | — |
| Basil | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Jul 30 – Aug 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 27 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 11 | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 23 – Mar 30 | May 4 – May 18 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Jul 30 – Aug 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 27 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 6 – May 4 | Aug 13 – Aug 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 27 – May 18 | Aug 6 – Aug 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 27 – May 11 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 4 – May 25 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 8 – Nov 12 |
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 Warnock, KY weather station, 19 km away (elevation 909 ft (277 m)).
Frost dates near Garrison
- Quincy Apr 20 · Oct 22
- Vanceburg Apr 24 · Oct 18
- Carter Apr 24 · Oct 18
- South Portsmouth Apr 17 · Oct 25
- Greenup Apr 20 · Oct 22
- Emerson Apr 24 · Oct 18
- South Shore Apr 17 · Oct 25
- Tollesboro Apr 12 · Oct 30
- Olive Hill Apr 24 · Oct 18
- Grahn Apr 24 · Oct 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Garrison, KY?
The median last spring frost in Garrison, KY is April 20. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 10, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Garrison, KY?
The median first fall frost is October 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Garrison, KY?
About 185 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Garrison, KY?
Garrison, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 6b.