GreenlyKrasnoyarsk: frost dates
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In Krasnoyarsk the last spring frost usually comes around 19 May and the first autumn frost around 27 September, which leaves about 131 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 10 June.
| Last spring frost | around 19 May |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 27 September |
| Frost-free days | 131 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 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Arugula | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Basil | 20 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Beet | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Bell Pepper | 15 March | 28 May | 18 June |
| Black-eyed Susan | 25 March | — | 26 May |
| Bok Choy | 31 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Broad bean | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Broccoli | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Brussels Sprouts | 21 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Cabbage | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Calendula | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Cauliflower | 24 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Celeriac | 17 February | 5 May | 26 May |
| Celery | 17 February | 5 May | 26 May |
| Celosia | 6 April | 21 May | 11 June |
| Chamomile | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Chayote | 10 February | 9 May | 30 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Chili Pepper | 24 March | 6 June | 27 June |
| China aster | 6 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Chives | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Cilantro | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Corn | — | 9 May | sow 30 May |
| Cosmos | 6 April | 21 May | 11 June |
| Cucumber | 16 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Daikon | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Delphinium | 28 February | — | 28 April |
| Dill | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Eggplant | 19 March | 28 May | 18 June |
| Florence fennel | 21 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Garden sorrel | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Green Beans | 2 April | 9 May | 30 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Kale | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Kiwano | 18 April | 20 May | 10 June |
| Kohlrabi | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Leek | 27 January | 7 April | 28 April |
| Lemon balm | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Lettuce | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Lisianthus | 10 January | 7 April | 28 April |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Luffa | 16 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Marigold | 24 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Melon | 6 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Microgreens | — | 21 May | sow 11 June |
| Moringa | 12 April | 6 June | 27 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Napa cabbage | 2 April | 5 May | 26 May |
| Nasturtium | 28 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Okra | 16 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Oregano | 6 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Pansy | 10 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Parsley | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Peanut | 21 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Peas | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Petunia | 26 March | 28 May | 18 June |
| Physalis | 5 April | 20 May | 10 June |
| Pumpkin | 13 April | 20 May | 10 June |
| Purple coneflower | 25 February | — | 28 April |
| Radish | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Sage | 17 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Snapdragon | 1 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Spinach | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Stevia | 1 April | 20 May | 10 June |
| Stock | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Sunflower | — | 21 May | sow 11 June |
| Sweet Corn | — | 9 May | sow 30 May |
| Sweet pea | 24 February | 7 April | 28 April |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 28 April |
| Swiss Chard | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Thyme | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Tomato | 24 March | 20 May | 10 June |
| Turnip | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Watercress | — | 7 April | sow 28 April |
| Watermelon | 26 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Zinnia | 2 May | 6 June | 27 June |
| Zucchini | 18 April | 20 May | 10 June |
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.
Krasnoyarsk: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Krasnoyarsk by month
Average weather in Krasnoyarsk over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest August.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.4 | -20 | 19 | 7 |
| February | -9.4 | -18 | 18 | 7 |
| March | -0.4 | -9.6 | 21 | 7 |
| April | 8.7 | -2.3 | 32 | 9 |
| May | 15.1 | 3.9 | 53 | 12 |
| June | 22.7 | 11.8 | 64 | 12 |
| July | 23.4 | 14 | 73 | 13 |
| August | 21.5 | 12.1 | 82 | 13 |
| September | 14.1 | 5.4 | 61 | 12 |
| October | 5.2 | -1.8 | 37 | 11 |
| November | -4.1 | -10.5 | 36 | 12 |
| December | -10.6 | -17.5 | 30 | 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 | 28 August |
| Crocus | 28 August |
| Daffodil | 28 August |
| Garlic | 28 August |
| Hyacinth | 28 August |
| Lily | 28 August |
| Peony | 28 August |
| Saffron | 28 August |
| Tulip | 28 August |
| Wild garlic | 28 August |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.