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Córdoba: frost dates

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In Córdoba the last spring frost usually comes around 5 August and the first autumn frost around 15 June, which leaves about 314 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 31 August.

Last spring frostaround 5 August
First autumn frostaround 15 June
Frost-free days314 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

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha12 June22 July12 August
Arugula—24 Junesow 15 July
Basil3 August10 September1 October
Beet—24 Junesow 15 July
Bell Pepper28 June10 September1 October
Black-eyed Susan11 June—12 August
Bok Choy17 June22 July12 August
Broad bean—24 Junesow 15 July
Broccoli—24 Junesow 15 July
Brussels Sprouts10 May24 June15 July
Cabbage—24 Junesow 15 July
Calendula—24 Junesow 15 July
Carrot——sow 15 July
Cauliflower13 May24 June15 July
Celeriac6 May22 July12 August
Celery6 May22 July12 August
Celosia12 July26 August16 September
Chamomile—24 Junesow 15 July
Chayote25 April22 July12 August
Chickpea——sow 15 July
Chili Pepper15 July27 September18 October
China aster20 July10 September1 October
Chives——sow 15 July
Cilantro—24 Junesow 15 July
Corn—22 Julysow 12 August
Cosmos12 July26 August16 September
Cucumber30 July10 September1 October
Daikon—24 Junesow 15 July
Delphinium17 May—15 July
Dill—24 Junesow 15 July
Eggplant2 July10 September1 October
Florence fennel7 June22 July12 August
Garden sorrel—24 Junesow 15 July
Green Beans15 June22 July12 August
Hyssop——sow 15 July
Kale—24 Junesow 15 July
Kiwano9 July10 August31 August
Kohlrabi—24 Junesow 15 July
Leek15 April24 June15 July
Lemon balm—24 Junesow 15 July
Lettuce—24 Junesow 15 July
Lisianthus29 March24 June15 July
Lovage——sow 15 July
Luffa30 July10 September1 October
Marigold10 June22 July12 August
Melon20 July10 September1 October
Microgreens—26 Augustsow 16 September
Moringa3 August27 September18 October
Mustard greens—24 Junesow 15 July
Napa cabbage19 June22 July12 August
Nasturtium14 June22 July12 August
Okra30 July10 September1 October
Oregano25 April24 June15 July
Pansy29 April24 June15 July
Parsley—24 Junesow 15 July
Parsnip——sow 15 July
Peanut4 August10 September1 October
Peas—24 Junesow 15 July
Petunia9 July10 September1 October
Physalis26 June10 August31 August
Pumpkin4 July10 August31 August
Purple coneflower14 May—15 July
Radish——sow 15 July
Sage6 May24 June15 July
Snapdragon20 April24 June15 July
Spinach—24 Junesow 15 July
Stevia22 June10 August31 August
Stock—24 Junesow 15 July
Sunflower—26 Augustsow 16 September
Sweet Corn—22 Julysow 12 August
Sweet pea13 May24 June15 July
Sweet William——sow 15 July
Swiss Chard—24 Junesow 15 July
Thyme—24 Junesow 15 July
Tomato14 June10 August31 August
Turnip—24 Junesow 15 July
Watercress—24 Junesow 15 July
Watermelon9 August10 September1 October
Zinnia23 August27 September18 October
Zucchini9 July10 August31 August

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.

Weather in Córdoba by month

Average weather in Córdoba over 2016–2025: the warmest month is December, the wettest January.

MonthDay, °CNight, °CRain, mmRainy days
January29.21915713
February2818.211511
March25.816.511712
April22.113.2759
May18.49.5356
June16.16153
July15.95.6153
August19.27162
September22.19.7214
October24.412.5768
November27.415.68011
December29.317.88010

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

CropPlant around
Bearded Iris16 May
Crocus16 May
Daffodil16 May
Garlic16 May
Hyacinth16 May
Lily16 May
Peony16 May
Saffron16 May
Tulip16 May
Wild garlic16 May

A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.

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