Queenstown, MD frost dates
Last spring frostMar 29median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Queenstown compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Queenstown falls between March 15 and April 8, a 24-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and November 29.
- The median last frost is 7 days earlier than the Maryland median of Apr 5.
- Its 228-day growing season is longer than 85% of the 431 Maryland places with a regular frost season (state median 216 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8a, where the median is Mar 29.
- The weather station records an average of 64 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Glen Burnie, MD, 41 km away, the last frost here is 12 days earlier than there and the growing season is 24 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 15 |
| 50% (median) | March 29 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 8 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | November 29 |
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 Queenstown, MD
Queenstown, MD frost dates — last frost Mar 29, first frost Nov 12, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 19 to May 3Sow outdoors: Apr 19 to May 3
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Mar 1 to Mar 8Transplant outside: Apr 12 to Apr 26
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 26Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Transplant outside: Apr 12 to May 3
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Queenstown, MD
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 1 – Apr 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 19 – May 3 | — |
| Basil | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 22 – Apr 5 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 8 – Apr 5 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 12 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 12 – May 3 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
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 Stevensville 2sw, MD weather station, 17 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
Frost dates near Queenstown
- Price Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Grasonville Mar 29 · Nov 12
- Wye Mills Mar 29 · Nov 12
- Centreville Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Chester Mar 29 · Nov 12
- Chestertown Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Queen Anne Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Rock Hall Apr 3 · Nov 5
- Stevensville Mar 29 · Nov 12
- Cordova Apr 1 · Nov 7
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Queenstown, MD?
The median last spring frost in Queenstown, MD is March 29. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 8, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Queenstown, MD?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Queenstown, MD?
About 228 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Queenstown, MD?
Queenstown, MD is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.