GreenlyLutsk: frost dates
Ukraine
In Lutsk the last spring frost usually comes around 15 April and the first autumn frost around 21 October, which leaves about 189 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 21 May.
| Last spring frost | around 15 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 21 October |
| Frost-free days | 189 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 | 20 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Arugula | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Basil | 7 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Beet | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Bell Pepper | 2 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Black-eyed Susan | 19 February | — | 22 April |
| Bok Choy | 25 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Broad bean | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Broccoli | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 18 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Cabbage | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Calendula | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Cauliflower | 21 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Celeriac | 14 January | 1 April | 22 April |
| Celery | 14 January | 1 April | 22 April |
| Celosia | 24 March | 8 May | 29 May |
| Chamomile | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Chayote | 10 January | 8 April | 29 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Chili Pepper | 15 March | 28 May | 18 June |
| China aster | 24 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Chives | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Cilantro | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Cosmos | 24 March | 8 May | 29 May |
| Cucumber | 3 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Daikon | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Delphinium | 25 January | — | 25 March |
| Dill | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Eggplant | 6 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Florence fennel | 15 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Green Beans | 2 March | 8 April | 29 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Kale | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Kiwano | 29 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Leek | 24 December | 4 March | 25 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Lettuce | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Lisianthus | 7 December | 4 March | 25 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Luffa | 3 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Marigold | 18 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Melon | 24 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Microgreens | — | 8 May | sow 29 May |
| Moringa | 3 April | 28 May | 18 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Napa cabbage | 27 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Nasturtium | 22 February | 1 April | 22 April |
| Okra | 3 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Oregano | 3 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Pansy | 7 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Parsley | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Peanut | 8 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Peas | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Petunia | 13 March | 15 May | 5 June |
| Physalis | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Pumpkin | 24 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Purple coneflower | 22 January | — | 25 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Sage | 14 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Snapdragon | 29 December | 4 March | 25 March |
| Spinach | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Stevia | 12 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Stock | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Sunflower | — | 8 May | sow 29 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Sweet pea | 21 January | 4 March | 25 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 25 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Thyme | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Tomato | 4 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Turnip | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Watercress | — | 4 March | sow 25 March |
| Watermelon | 13 April | 15 May | 5 June |
| Zinnia | 23 April | 28 May | 18 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.
Lutsk: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Lutsk by month
Average weather in Lutsk over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.1 | -4 | 48 | 12 |
| February | 3.4 | -2.9 | 46 | 11 |
| March | 8.3 | -0.5 | 44 | 10 |
| April | 14.3 | 4.2 | 47 | 10 |
| May | 18.8 | 8.8 | 75 | 13 |
| June | 24 | 14.3 | 79 | 12 |
| July | 24.8 | 15.5 | 86 | 14 |
| August | 25.2 | 15.1 | 60 | 9 |
| September | 20.1 | 11.2 | 65 | 10 |
| October | 13.6 | 6.3 | 52 | 10 |
| November | 6.7 | 1.7 | 43 | 10 |
| December | 2.6 | -1.5 | 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 | 21 September |
| Crocus | 21 September |
| Daffodil | 21 September |
| Garlic | 21 September |
| Hyacinth | 21 September |
| Lily | 21 September |
| Peony | 21 September |
| Saffron | 21 September |
| Tulip | 21 September |
| Wild garlic | 21 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.