Brookneal, VA frost dates
Last spring frostApr 17median date
First fall frostOct 24median date
Growing season190 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Brookneal compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Brookneal falls between April 2 and May 5, a 33-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 10 and November 5.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Virginia median of Apr 13.
- Its 190-day growing season is longer than 34% of the 837 Virginia places with a regular frost season (state median 198 days).
- The last frost is 12 days later than the zone 7b median of Apr 5. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 7b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 125 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Lynchburg, VA, 39 km away, the last frost here is the same as there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | April 2 |
| 50% (median) | April 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | May 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 10 |
| 50% (median) | October 24 |
| 90% (late) | November 5 |
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 Brookneal, VA
Brookneal, VA frost dates — last frost Apr 17, first frost Oct 24, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Jul 18 to Aug 8
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: May 8 to May 22Sow outdoors: May 8 to May 22
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Mar 20 to Mar 27Transplant outside: May 1 to May 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 15Plant for fall: Aug 8 to Aug 22
Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Transplant outside: May 1 to May 22
Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Brookneal, VA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 20 – Apr 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 26 |
| Kale | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Broccoli | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cabbage | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — | Jul 18 – Aug 8 |
| Okra | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | May 8 – May 22 | May 8 – May 22 | — |
| Basil | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Spinach | — | — | Mar 6 – Mar 27 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 24 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | May 1 – May 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 24 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Apr 3 – May 1 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Apr 3 – Apr 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 24 – May 15 | Aug 8 – Aug 22 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | May 1 – May 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 10 – Nov 14 |
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 Brookneal, VA weather station, 3 km away (elevation 407 ft (124 m)).
Frost dates near Brookneal
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- Long Island Apr 17 · Oct 24
- Randolph Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Charlotte Court House Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Crystal Hill Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Cullen Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Rustburg Apr 15 · Oct 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brookneal, VA?
The median last spring frost in Brookneal, VA is April 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after May 5, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Brookneal, VA?
The median first fall frost is October 24, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 10.
How long is the growing season in Brookneal, VA?
About 190 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Brookneal, VA?
Brookneal, VA is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.