GreenlyKrasnodar: frost dates
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In Krasnodar the last spring frost usually comes around 21 March and the first autumn frost around 18 November, which leaves about 242 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 30 April.
| Last spring frost | around 21 March |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 18 November |
| Frost-free days | 242 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 | 26 January | 7 March | 28 March |
| Arugula | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Basil | 19 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Beet | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Bell Pepper | 11 February | 26 April | 17 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 25 January | — | 28 March |
| Bok Choy | 31 January | 7 March | 28 March |
| Broad bean | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Broccoli | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Brussels Sprouts | 24 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Cabbage | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Calendula | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Cauliflower | 27 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Celeriac | 20 December | 7 March | 28 March |
| Celery | 20 December | 7 March | 28 March |
| Celosia | 25 February | 11 April | 2 May |
| Chamomile | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Chayote | 23 December | 21 March | 11 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Chili Pepper | 26 February | 11 May | 1 June |
| China aster | 5 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Cilantro | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Corn | — | 21 March | sow 11 April |
| Cosmos | 25 February | 11 April | 2 May |
| Cucumber | 15 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Daikon | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Delphinium | 31 December | — | 28 February |
| Dill | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Eggplant | 15 February | 26 April | 17 May |
| Florence fennel | 21 January | 7 March | 28 March |
| Garden sorrel | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Green Beans | 12 February | 21 March | 11 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Kale | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Kiwano | 8 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Kohlrabi | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Leek | 29 November | 7 February | 28 February |
| Lemon balm | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Lettuce | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Lisianthus | 12 November | 7 February | 28 February |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Luffa | 15 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Marigold | 24 January | 7 March | 28 March |
| Melon | 5 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Microgreens | — | 11 April | sow 2 May |
| Moringa | 17 March | 11 May | 1 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Napa cabbage | 2 February | 7 March | 28 March |
| Nasturtium | 28 January | 7 March | 28 March |
| Okra | 15 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Oregano | 9 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Pansy | 13 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Parsley | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Peanut | 20 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Peas | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Petunia | 22 February | 26 April | 17 May |
| Physalis | 23 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Pumpkin | 3 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Purple coneflower | 28 December | — | 28 February |
| Radish | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Sage | 20 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Snapdragon | 4 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Spinach | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Stevia | 19 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Stock | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Sunflower | — | 11 April | sow 2 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 21 March | sow 11 April |
| Sweet pea | 27 December | 7 February | 28 February |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 28 February |
| Swiss Chard | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Thyme | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Tomato | 11 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Turnip | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Watercress | — | 7 February | sow 28 February |
| Watermelon | 25 March | 26 April | 17 May |
| Zinnia | 6 April | 11 May | 1 June |
| Zucchini | 8 March | 9 April | 30 April |
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.
Krasnodar: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Krasnodar by month
Average weather in Krasnodar over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest May.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | -1.2 | 80 | 11 |
| February | 7 | -0.6 | 54 | 10 |
| March | 11.8 | 2.9 | 57 | 11 |
| April | 17.9 | 7.6 | 49 | 10 |
| May | 21.9 | 12.2 | 95 | 13 |
| June | 27.8 | 17.6 | 62 | 10 |
| July | 31.5 | 20.4 | 40 | 7 |
| August | 31.9 | 20.8 | 34 | 5 |
| September | 25.5 | 15.3 | 53 | 6 |
| October | 18.8 | 9.3 | 48 | 7 |
| November | 12.1 | 4.5 | 66 | 9 |
| December | 7.3 | 0.9 | 68 | 11 |
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 | 19 October |
| Crocus | 19 October |
| Daffodil | 19 October |
| Garlic | 19 October |
| Hyacinth | 19 October |
| Lily | 19 October |
| Peony | 19 October |
| Saffron | 19 October |
| Tulip | 19 October |
| Wild garlic | 19 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.