GreenlyGomel: frost dates
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In Gomel the last spring frost usually comes around 13 April and the first autumn frost around 17 October, which leaves about 187 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 21 May.
| Last spring frost | around 13 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 17 October |
| Frost-free days | 187 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 | 21 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Arugula | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Basil | 6 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Beet | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Bell Pepper | 1 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Black-eyed Susan | 20 February | — | 23 April |
| Bok Choy | 26 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Broad bean | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Broccoli | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 16 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Cabbage | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Calendula | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Cauliflower | 19 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Celeriac | 15 January | 2 April | 23 April |
| Celery | 15 January | 2 April | 23 April |
| Celosia | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Chamomile | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Chayote | 14 January | 12 April | 3 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Chili Pepper | 16 March | 29 May | 19 June |
| China aster | 23 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Chives | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Cilantro | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Corn | — | 12 April | sow 3 May |
| Cosmos | 23 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Cucumber | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Daikon | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Delphinium | 23 January | — | 23 March |
| Dill | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Eggplant | 5 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Florence fennel | 16 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Green Beans | 6 March | 12 April | 3 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Kale | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Kiwano | 29 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Leek | 22 December | 2 March | 23 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Lettuce | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Lisianthus | 5 December | 2 March | 23 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Luffa | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Marigold | 19 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Melon | 23 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Microgreens | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Moringa | 4 April | 29 May | 19 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Napa cabbage | 28 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Nasturtium | 23 February | 2 April | 23 April |
| Okra | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Oregano | 1 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Pansy | 5 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Parsley | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Peanut | 7 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Peas | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Petunia | 12 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Physalis | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Pumpkin | 24 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Purple coneflower | 20 January | — | 23 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Sage | 12 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Snapdragon | 27 December | 2 March | 23 March |
| Spinach | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Stevia | 12 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Stock | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Sunflower | — | 7 May | sow 28 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 12 April | sow 3 May |
| Sweet pea | 19 January | 2 March | 23 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 23 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Thyme | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Tomato | 4 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Turnip | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Watercress | — | 2 March | sow 23 March |
| Watermelon | 12 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Zinnia | 24 April | 29 May | 19 June |
| Zucchini | 29 March | 30 April | 21 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.
Gomel: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Gomel by month
Average weather in Gomel over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1.5 | -6.1 | 48 | 12 |
| February | 0.4 | -5.3 | 41 | 11 |
| March | 6.5 | -1.7 | 46 | 11 |
| April | 13.4 | 3.6 | 54 | 11 |
| May | 18.7 | 8.2 | 67 | 12 |
| June | 23.9 | 13.9 | 80 | 11 |
| July | 24.5 | 15.3 | 83 | 13 |
| August | 24.6 | 14.7 | 48 | 8 |
| September | 19.1 | 10.2 | 47 | 8 |
| October | 12 | 5.1 | 74 | 10 |
| November | 4.5 | 0 | 52 | 11 |
| December | 0.6 | -3.1 | 61 | 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 | 17 September |
| Crocus | 17 September |
| Daffodil | 17 September |
| Garlic | 17 September |
| Hyacinth | 17 September |
| Lily | 17 September |
| Peony | 17 September |
| Saffron | 17 September |
| Tulip | 17 September |
| Wild garlic | 17 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.