GreenlyChișinău: frost dates
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In Chișinău the last spring frost usually comes around 4 April and the first autumn frost around 17 November, which leaves about 227 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 3 May.
| Last spring frost | around 4 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 17 November |
| Frost-free days | 227 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 | 26 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Beet | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Bell Pepper | 18 February | 3 May | 24 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 | 10 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Chamomile | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Chayote | 5 January | 3 April | 24 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Chili Pepper | 1 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| China aster | 12 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Cilantro | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Corn | — | 3 April | sow 24 April |
| Cosmos | 10 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Cucumber | 22 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Daikon | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Delphinium | 14 January | — | 14 March |
| Dill | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Eggplant | 22 February | 3 May | 24 May |
| Florence fennel | 4 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Green Beans | 25 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 14 March |
| Kale | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Kiwano | 11 March | 12 April | 3 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 | 22 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Marigold | 7 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Melon | 12 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Microgreens | — | 24 April | sow 15 May |
| Moringa | 20 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Napa cabbage | 16 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Nasturtium | 11 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Okra | 22 March | 3 May | 24 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 | 27 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Peas | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Petunia | 1 March | 3 May | 24 May |
| Physalis | 26 February | 12 April | 3 May |
| Pumpkin | 6 March | 12 April | 3 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 | 22 February | 12 April | 3 May |
| Stock | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Sunflower | — | 24 April | sow 15 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 3 April | sow 24 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 | 14 February | 12 April | 3 May |
| Turnip | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Watercress | — | 21 February | sow 14 March |
| Watermelon | 1 April | 3 May | 24 May |
| Zinnia | 9 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Zucchini | 11 March | 12 April | 3 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.
Chișinău: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Chișinău by month
Average weather in Chișinău over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest June.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 | -3.7 | 34 | 6 |
| February | 6.2 | -1.8 | 24 | 6 |
| March | 10.8 | 1 | 38 | 8 |
| April | 16.7 | 5.7 | 57 | 8 |
| May | 21.2 | 10.5 | 58 | 10 |
| June | 26.7 | 16.4 | 66 | 8 |
| July | 28.5 | 18.1 | 47 | 8 |
| August | 29 | 17.8 | 25 | 4 |
| September | 23.5 | 13.1 | 45 | 5 |
| October | 16.6 | 7.4 | 46 | 6 |
| November | 9.2 | 2.6 | 42 | 7 |
| December | 4.8 | -0.6 | 37 | 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 | 18 October |
| Crocus | 18 October |
| Daffodil | 18 October |
| Garlic | 18 October |
| Hyacinth | 18 October |
| Lily | 18 October |
| Peony | 18 October |
| Saffron | 18 October |
| Tulip | 18 October |
| Wild garlic | 18 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.