Girard, OH frost dates
Last spring frostMay 1median date
First fall frostOct 17median date
Growing season169 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone6aZone 6a
How Girard compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Girard falls between April 16 and May 20, a 34-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 1 and November 1.
- The median last frost is 7 days later than the Ohio median of Apr 24.
- Its 169-day growing season is longer than 14% of the 1,063 Ohio places with a regular frost season (state median 180 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 6a, where the median is Apr 29.
- The weather station records an average of 127 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Youngstown, OH, 9 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 12 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 16 |
| 50% (median) | May 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 20 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 1 |
| 50% (median) | October 17 |
| 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 Girard, OH
Girard, OH frost dates — last frost May 1, first frost Oct 17, zone 6a. 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 22 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1Plant for fall: Jul 11 to Aug 1
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 25 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to May 8Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Apr 3 to Apr 10Transplant outside: May 15 to May 22Sow 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 22Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
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 25 to Aug 8
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 17 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 29Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Transplant outside: May 15 to Jun 5
Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Nov 7
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Girard, OH
| 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 22 – Sep 19 |
| Kale | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Aug 8 – Aug 29 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | Jul 11 – Aug 1 |
| 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 25 – Aug 15 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 27 – May 8 | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cucumbers | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | May 15 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Apr 3 – Apr 10 | — | May 8 – May 22 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| 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 25 – Aug 8 |
| Beets | — | — | Apr 10 – May 8 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 17 – May 15 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | Aug 22 – Sep 12 |
| Green Beans | — | — | May 8 – May 29 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 15 – Jun 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 3 – Nov 7 |
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 Youngstown Rgnl Ap, OH weather station, 11 km away (elevation 1,181 ft (360 m)).
Frost dates near Girard
- Mc Donald May 8 · Oct 12
- Niles May 8 · Oct 12
- Mineral Ridge May 8 · Oct 12
- Vienna May 1 · Oct 17
- Youngstown May 8 · Oct 12
- Hubbard May 1 · Oct 17
- Campbell Apr 30 · Oct 23
- Brookfield May 1 · Oct 17
- Warren Apr 30 · Oct 23
- Struthers Apr 30 · Oct 23
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Girard, OH?
The median last spring frost in Girard, OH is May 1. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 20, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Girard, OH?
The median first fall frost is October 17, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 1.
How long is the growing season in Girard, OH?
About 169 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Girard, OH?
Girard, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6a.