GreenlyChernihiv: frost dates
Ukraine
In Chernihiv the last spring frost usually comes around 11 April and the first autumn frost around 28 October, which leaves about 200 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 14 May.
| Last spring frost | around 11 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 28 October |
| Frost-free days | 200 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 | 16 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Arugula | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Basil | 1 April | 9 May | 30 May |
| Beet | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Bell Pepper | 24 February | 9 May | 30 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 15 February | — | 18 April |
| Bok Choy | 21 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Broad bean | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Broccoli | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 14 January | 28 February | 21 March |
| Cabbage | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Calendula | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Cauliflower | 17 January | 28 February | 21 March |
| Celeriac | 10 January | 28 March | 18 April |
| Celery | 10 January | 28 March | 18 April |
| Celosia | 19 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Chamomile | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Chayote | 10 January | 8 April | 29 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Chili Pepper | 6 March | 19 May | 9 June |
| China aster | 18 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Cilantro | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Cosmos | 19 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Cucumber | 28 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Daikon | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Delphinium | 21 January | — | 21 March |
| Dill | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Eggplant | 28 February | 9 May | 30 May |
| Florence fennel | 11 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Green Beans | 2 March | 8 April | 29 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Kale | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Kiwano | 22 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Leek | 20 December | 28 February | 21 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Lettuce | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Lisianthus | 3 December | 28 February | 21 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Luffa | 28 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Marigold | 14 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Melon | 18 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Microgreens | — | 3 May | sow 24 May |
| Moringa | 25 March | 19 May | 9 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Napa cabbage | 23 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Nasturtium | 18 February | 28 March | 18 April |
| Okra | 28 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Oregano | 30 December | 28 February | 21 March |
| Pansy | 3 January | 28 February | 21 March |
| Parsley | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Peanut | 2 April | 9 May | 30 May |
| Peas | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Petunia | 7 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Physalis | 9 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Pumpkin | 17 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Purple coneflower | 18 January | — | 21 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Sage | 10 January | 28 February | 21 March |
| Snapdragon | 25 December | 28 February | 21 March |
| Spinach | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Stevia | 5 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Stock | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Sunflower | — | 3 May | sow 24 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Sweet pea | 17 January | 28 February | 21 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 21 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Thyme | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Tomato | 25 February | 23 April | 14 May |
| Turnip | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Watercress | — | 28 February | sow 21 March |
| Watermelon | 7 April | 9 May | 30 May |
| Zinnia | 14 April | 19 May | 9 June |
| Zucchini | 22 March | 23 April | 14 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.
Chernihiv: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Chernihiv by month
Average weather in Chernihiv over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | -5.9 | 47 | 12 |
| February | 1 | -4.9 | 37 | 9 |
| March | 7.2 | -1.2 | 41 | 10 |
| April | 14.2 | 4.4 | 54 | 11 |
| May | 19.6 | 9.3 | 59 | 12 |
| June | 24.9 | 14.9 | 70 | 10 |
| July | 25.6 | 16.1 | 76 | 11 |
| August | 25.6 | 15.5 | 50 | 7 |
| September | 20.1 | 10.8 | 38 | 6 |
| October | 12.7 | 5.6 | 67 | 10 |
| November | 5.2 | 0.4 | 51 | 10 |
| December | 1 | -2.7 | 59 | 13 |
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 | 28 September |
| Crocus | 28 September |
| Daffodil | 28 September |
| Garlic | 28 September |
| Hyacinth | 28 September |
| Lily | 28 September |
| Peony | 28 September |
| Saffron | 28 September |
| Tulip | 28 September |
| Wild garlic | 28 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.