Frost dates for 21801 — Salisbury, MD
Last spring frostApr 3median date
First fall frostNov 7median date
Growing season218 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone7bZone 7b
How Salisbury compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Salisbury falls between March 18 and April 25, a 38-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 27 and November 23.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Maryland median of Apr 5.
- Its 218-day growing season is longer than 55% of the 431 Maryland places with a regular frost season (state median 216 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 7b, where the median is Apr 5.
- The weather station records an average of 71 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Waldorf, MD, 115 km away, the last frost here is 14 days earlier than there and the growing season is 25 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 18 |
| 50% (median) | April 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 27 |
| 50% (median) | November 7 |
| 90% (late) | November 23 |
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 Salisbury, MD
Frost dates for 21801 — Salisbury, MD — last frost Apr 3, first frost Nov 7, zone 7b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 6 to Mar 20Sow outdoors: Mar 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Aug 1 to Aug 22
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 24 to May 8Sow outdoors: Apr 24 to May 8
Start indoors: Feb 20 to Mar 6Transplant outside: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to Apr 24Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Start indoors: Mar 6 to Mar 13Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Aug 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to May 1Plant for fall: Aug 22 to Sep 5
Sow outdoors: Apr 10 to Apr 24
Transplant outside: Apr 17 to May 8
Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 28
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Salisbury, MD
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Mar 6 – Apr 10 | Sep 12 – Oct 10 |
| Kale | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Mar 6 – Mar 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | Aug 1 – Aug 22 |
| Okra | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 24 – May 8 | Apr 24 – May 8 | — |
| Basil | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 27 – Apr 10 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Cucumbers | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – Apr 24 | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Mar 6 – Mar 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 15 – Aug 29 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 10 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 17 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Apr 10 – May 1 | Aug 22 – Sep 5 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Apr 10 – Apr 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 17 – May 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 24 – Nov 28 |
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 Salisbury, MD weather station, 4 km away (elevation 10 ft (3 m)).
ZIP codes in Salisbury: 21801 21802 21803 21804
Frost dates near Salisbury
- Hebron Apr 2 · Nov 10
- Fruitland Apr 3 · Nov 7
- Delmar Apr 2 · Nov 10
- Eden Apr 3 · Nov 7
- Allen Apr 3 · Nov 7
- Parsonsburg Apr 10 · Oct 30
- Quantico Apr 8 · Nov 4
- Mardela Springs Apr 8 · Nov 4
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Salisbury, MD?
The median last spring frost in Salisbury, MD is April 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Salisbury, MD?
The median first fall frost is November 7, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 27.
How long is the growing season in Salisbury, MD?
About 218 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Salisbury, MD?
Salisbury, MD is in USDA hardiness zone 7b.