Valley Lee, MD frost dates
Last spring frostMar 30median date
First fall frostNov 14median date
Growing season229 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8aZone 8a
How Valley Lee compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Valley Lee falls between March 14 and April 11, a 28-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 29 and December 1.
- The median last frost is 6 days earlier than the Maryland median of Apr 5.
- Its 229-day growing season is longer than 86% 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 69 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Waldorf, MD, 58 km away, the last frost here is 18 days earlier than there and the growing season is 36 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 14 |
| 50% (median) | March 30 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 29 |
| 50% (median) | November 14 |
| 90% (late) | December 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 Valley Lee, MD
Valley Lee, MD frost dates — last frost Mar 30, first frost Nov 14, zone 8a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 20 to May 4Sow outdoors: Apr 20 to May 4
Start indoors: Feb 16 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 20Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Mar 2 to Mar 9Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 16 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 27Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Transplant outside: Apr 13 to May 4
Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Dec 5
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Valley Lee, MD
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Mar 2 – Apr 6 | Sep 19 – Oct 17 |
| Kale | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Okra | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 20 – May 4 | Apr 20 – May 4 | — |
| Basil | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 23 – Apr 6 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 20 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 2 – Mar 9 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 13 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 13 – May 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 31 – Dec 5 |
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 St Inigoes Webster Nolf, MD weather station, 9 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 m)).
Frost dates near Valley Lee
- Drayden Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Tall Timbers Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Callaway Mar 22 · Nov 26
- Piney Point Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Park Hall Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Saint Marys City Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Lexington Park Mar 29 · Nov 15
- Great Mills Mar 22 · Nov 26
- Saint Inigoes Mar 30 · Nov 14
- Patuxent River Mar 29 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Valley Lee, MD?
The median last spring frost in Valley Lee, MD is March 30. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Valley Lee, MD?
The median first fall frost is November 14, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 29.
How long is the growing season in Valley Lee, MD?
About 229 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Valley Lee, MD?
Valley Lee, MD is in USDA hardiness zone 8a.