GreenlyBishkek: frost dates
Kyrgyzstan
In Bishkek the last spring frost usually comes around 4 April and the first autumn frost around 23 October, which leaves about 202 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 6 May.
| Last spring frost | around 4 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 23 October |
| Frost-free days | 202 days |
Median of 2016–2025 for the 25 km grid cell of the city: the last day at or below 0 °C in spring and the first in autumn (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). In a cold year a frost can come a week or two later — Greenly warns 48 hours ahead.
When to sow and plant
| Crop | Sow for seedlings | Plant out in a greenhouse | Open ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achocha | 9 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Arugula | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Basil | 17 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Beet | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Bell Pepper | 9 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 8 February | — | 11 April |
| Bok Choy | 14 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Broad bean | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Broccoli | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 7 January | 21 February | 14 March |
| Cabbage | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Calendula | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Cauliflower | 10 January | 21 February | 14 March |
| Celeriac | 3 January | 21 March | 11 April |
| Celery | 3 January | 21 March | 11 April |
| Celosia | 7 March | 21 April | 12 May |
| Chamomile | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Chayote | 1 January | 30 March | 20 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Chili Pepper | 2 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| China aster | 3 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Cilantro | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Corn | — | 30 March | sow 20 April |
| Cosmos | 7 March | 21 April | 12 May |
| Cucumber | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Daikon | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Delphinium | 14 January | — | 14 March |
| Dill | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Eggplant | 13 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Florence fennel | 4 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Green Beans | 21 February | 30 March | 20 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Kale | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Kiwano | 14 March | 15 April | 6 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Leek | 13 December | 21 February | 14 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Lettuce | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Lisianthus | 26 November | 21 February | 14 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Luffa | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Marigold | 7 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Melon | 3 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Microgreens | — | 21 April | sow 12 May |
| Moringa | 21 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Napa cabbage | 16 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Nasturtium | 11 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Okra | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Oregano | 23 December | 21 February | 14 March |
| Pansy | 27 December | 21 February | 14 March |
| Parsley | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Peanut | 18 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Peas | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Petunia | 20 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Physalis | 1 March | 15 April | 6 May |
| Pumpkin | 9 March | 15 April | 6 May |
| Purple coneflower | 11 January | — | 14 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Sage | 3 January | 21 February | 14 March |
| Snapdragon | 18 December | 21 February | 14 March |
| Spinach | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Stevia | 25 February | 15 April | 6 May |
| Stock | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Sunflower | — | 21 April | sow 12 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 30 March | sow 20 April |
| Sweet pea | 10 January | 21 February | 14 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Thyme | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Tomato | 17 February | 15 April | 6 May |
| Turnip | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Watercress | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Watermelon | 23 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Zinnia | 10 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Zucchini | 14 March | 15 April | 6 May |
Planting out: a week after the last frost once the soil is warm enough for the crop; frost-hardy crops three weeks before it; an unheated greenhouse three weeks earlier. Seedlings are sown so they are ready on that day.
Bishkek: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Bishkek by month
Average weather in Bishkek over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest April.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4 | -4.8 | 25 | 6 |
| February | 4.4 | -4.1 | 35 | 8 |
| March | 10.3 | 1.2 | 80 | 13 |
| April | 16.1 | 6.9 | 108 | 13 |
| May | 21.1 | 11 | 100 | 13 |
| June | 26.4 | 15.3 | 52 | 9 |
| July | 29.7 | 18.4 | 37 | 7 |
| August | 27.3 | 16.7 | 30 | 7 |
| September | 22 | 12.1 | 42 | 6 |
| October | 14.1 | 5.3 | 49 | 8 |
| November | 7.6 | -0.6 | 45 | 8 |
| December | 3.6 | -3.4 | 32 | 8 |
Average of the daily highs and lows, rain per month and days with at least 1 mm (ERA5 via Open-Meteo, the same grid cell as the frost dates).
Planted in autumn
| Crop | Plant around |
|---|---|
| Bearded Iris | 23 September |
| Crocus | 23 September |
| Daffodil | 23 September |
| Garlic | 23 September |
| Hyacinth | 23 September |
| Lily | 23 September |
| Peony | 23 September |
| Saffron | 23 September |
| Tulip | 23 September |
| Wild garlic | 23 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.