GreenlyKropyvnytskyi: frost dates
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In Kropyvnytskyi the last spring frost usually comes around 7 April and the first autumn frost around 7 November, which leaves about 214 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 9 May.
| Last spring frost | around 7 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 7 November |
| Frost-free days | 214 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 | 12 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Arugula | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Basil | 28 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Beet | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Bell Pepper | 20 February | 5 May | 26 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 11 February | — | 14 April |
| Bok Choy | 17 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Broad bean | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Broccoli | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 10 January | 24 February | 17 March |
| Cabbage | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Calendula | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Cauliflower | 13 January | 24 February | 17 March |
| Celeriac | 6 January | 24 March | 14 April |
| Celery | 6 January | 24 March | 14 April |
| Celosia | 14 March | 28 April | 19 May |
| Chamomile | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Chayote | 11 January | 9 April | 30 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Chili Pepper | 3 March | 16 May | 6 June |
| China aster | 14 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Cilantro | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Corn | — | 9 April | sow 30 April |
| Cosmos | 14 March | 28 April | 19 May |
| Cucumber | 24 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Daikon | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Delphinium | 17 January | — | 17 March |
| Dill | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Eggplant | 24 February | 5 May | 26 May |
| Florence fennel | 7 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Green Beans | 3 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Kale | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Kiwano | 17 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Leek | 16 December | 24 February | 17 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Lettuce | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Lisianthus | 29 November | 24 February | 17 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Luffa | 24 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Marigold | 10 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Melon | 14 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Microgreens | — | 28 April | sow 19 May |
| Moringa | 22 March | 16 May | 6 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Napa cabbage | 19 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Nasturtium | 14 February | 24 March | 14 April |
| Okra | 24 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Oregano | 26 December | 24 February | 17 March |
| Pansy | 30 December | 24 February | 17 March |
| Parsley | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Peanut | 29 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Peas | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Petunia | 3 March | 5 May | 26 May |
| Physalis | 4 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Pumpkin | 12 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Purple coneflower | 14 January | — | 17 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Sage | 6 January | 24 February | 17 March |
| Snapdragon | 21 December | 24 February | 17 March |
| Spinach | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Stevia | 28 February | 18 April | 9 May |
| Stock | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Sunflower | — | 28 April | sow 19 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 9 April | sow 30 April |
| Sweet pea | 13 January | 24 February | 17 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 17 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Thyme | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Tomato | 20 February | 18 April | 9 May |
| Turnip | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Watercress | — | 24 February | sow 17 March |
| Watermelon | 3 April | 5 May | 26 May |
| Zinnia | 11 April | 16 May | 6 June |
| Zucchini | 17 March | 18 April | 9 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.
Kropyvnytskyi: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Kropyvnytskyi by month
Average weather in Kropyvnytskyi over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest June.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9 | -4.9 | 46 | 9 |
| February | 3.3 | -3.8 | 36 | 8 |
| March | 8.9 | -0.6 | 39 | 9 |
| April | 15.8 | 5 | 47 | 8 |
| May | 20.8 | 10 | 60 | 10 |
| June | 26.2 | 15.5 | 61 | 10 |
| July | 27.9 | 17 | 41 | 8 |
| August | 28.3 | 16.7 | 30 | 5 |
| September | 22.7 | 11.9 | 44 | 6 |
| October | 15.1 | 6.4 | 60 | 7 |
| November | 7.3 | 1.3 | 50 | 9 |
| December | 3 | -1.6 | 54 | 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 | 8 October |
| Crocus | 8 October |
| Daffodil | 8 October |
| Garlic | 8 October |
| Hyacinth | 8 October |
| Lily | 8 October |
| Peony | 8 October |
| Saffron | 8 October |
| Tulip | 8 October |
| Wild garlic | 8 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.