Greenly Garden

Last and first frost dates in Pskov

Russia

In Pskov the last spring frost usually comes around 6 May and the first autumn frost around 19 October, which leaves about 166 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground from 27 May to 29 June.

Last spring frostaround 6 May
First autumn frostaround 19 October
Frost-free days166 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 is the last frost in Pskov?

The last frost in Pskov usually comes around 6 May: that is the median of 2016–2025, so in about half of those years the last night at or below 0 °C came later. Hardy crops start before it and frost-tender ones only after it: in the table below arugula can go into open ground from 15 April, while corn waits until 15 May. The first autumn frost follows around 19 October, about 166 days later: harvest or cover frost-tender crops before then.

When to sow and plant

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha13 March – 11 July22 April – 20 August13 May – 20 August
Ageratumfrom 11 March—from 27 May
Arugula——sow 15 April – 14 September
Basil11 April – 17 August19 May – 24 September9 June – 24 September
Beet——sow 15 April – 20 August
Bell Pepper20 March – 30 April19 May – 29 June9 June – 29 June
Black-eyed Susanfrom 19 February—from 13 May
Bok Choy18 March – 28 August22 April – 2 October13 May – 2 October
Borage——sow 13 May – 25 August
Broad bean——sow 15 April – 11 July
Broccoli——sow 15 April – 4 July
Brussels Sprouts8 February – 1 June25 March – 16 July15 April – 16 July
Busy Lizziefrom 18 February—from 13 May
Cabbage——sow 15 April – 11 June
Calendula——sow from 15 April
Carrot——sow 15 April – 27 July
Cauliflower11 February – 4 July25 March – 15 August15 April – 15 August
Celeriac4 February – 1 May22 April – 17 July13 May – 17 July
Celery4 February – 11 May22 April – 27 July13 May – 27 July
Celosiafrom 4 Aprilfrom 19 Mayfrom 9 June
Chamomile——sow 15 April – 15 August
Chayote26 January – 24 April24 April – 21 July15 May – 21 July
Chickpea——sow 15 April – 1 July
Chicory28 February – 26 July—15 April – 20 August
Chili Pepper20 March – 6 June19 May – 5 August9 June – 5 August
China asterfrom 28 Marchfrom 19 Mayfrom 9 June
Chives——sow 15 April – 6 August
Cilantro——sow 15 April – 16 August
Corn——sow 15 May – 1 July
Corn poppy——sow from 15 April
Cosmosfrom 4 Aprilfrom 19 Mayfrom 9 June
Cucumber21 April – 7 July19 May – 4 August9 June – 4 August
Daikon——sow 15 April – 13 August
Delphiniumfrom 25 January—from 15 April
Dill——sow 15 April – 26 August
Edging lobeliafrom 18 February—from 13 May
Eggplant20 March – 30 April19 May – 29 June9 June – 29 June
Florence fennel8 March – 11 July22 April – 25 August13 May – 25 August
Foxglovefrom 7 January—from 15 April
Garden sorrel——sow 15 April – 14 August
Green Beans——sow 9 June – 9 July
Hollyhock——sow from 15 April
Hyssop——sow 15 April – 7 July
Kale——sow 15 April – 8 August
Kiwano4 April – 14 July6 May – 15 August27 May – 15 August
Kohlrabi——sow 15 April – 18 August
Leek14 January – 22 April25 March – 1 July15 April – 1 July
Lemon balm——sow 15 April – 10 August
Lettuce——sow 15 April – 23 August
Lisianthusfrom 28 Decemberfrom 25 Marchfrom 15 April
Lovage——sow from 15 April
Luffa7 April – 8 May19 May – 19 June9 June – 19 June
Marigoldfrom 11 Marchfrom 22 Aprilfrom 13 May
Marjoram20 March – 26 July—9 June – 24 September
Melon21 April – 24 June19 May – 22 July9 June – 22 July
Microgreens——sow 9 June – 5 October
Moringa6 April – 31 July31 May – 24 September21 June – 24 September
Moss rosefrom 25 February—from 13 May
Mustard greens——sow 15 April – 4 September
Napa cabbage20 March – 5 August22 April – 7 September13 May – 7 September
Nasturtiumfrom 15 Marchfrom 22 Aprilfrom 13 May
Okra7 April – 19 July19 May – 30 August9 June – 30 August
Oregano24 January – 16 July25 March – 14 September15 April – 14 September
Pansyfrom 28 Januaryfrom 25 Marchfrom 15 April
Parsley——sow 15 April – 4 August
Parsnip——sow 15 April – 23 June
Peanut12 April – 14 June19 May – 21 July9 June – 21 July
Peas——sow 15 April – 6 August
Petuniafrom 17 Marchfrom 19 Mayfrom 9 June
Physalis22 March – 11 June6 May – 26 July27 May – 26 July
Pumpkin7 April – 13 May19 May – 24 June9 June – 24 June
Purple coneflowerfrom 22 January—from 15 April
Radish——sow 15 April – 19 September
Sage4 February – 12 July25 March – 30 August15 April – 30 August
Scarlet sagefrom 15 March—from 27 May
Snapdragonfrom 19 Januaryfrom 25 Marchfrom 15 April
Soybean——sow 9 June – 31 July
Spinach——sow 15 April – 25 August
Stevia18 March – 2 June6 May – 21 July27 May – 21 July
Stock——sow from 15 April
Sunflower——sow from 9 June
Sweet alyssum——sow from 15 April
Sweet Corn7 April – 26 July29 April – 17 August20 May – 17 August
Sweet peafrom 11 Februaryfrom 25 Marchfrom 15 April
Sweet William——sow from 15 April
Swiss Chard——sow 15 April – 20 August
Thyme——sow 15 April – 1 July
Tomato15 March – 8 May6 May – 29 June27 May – 29 June
Turnip——sow 15 April – 22 August
Watercress——sow 15 April – 2 September
Watermelon21 April – 12 June19 May – 10 July9 June – 10 July
Zinniafrom 26 Aprilfrom 31 Mayfrom 21 June
Zucchini28 April – 12 July19 May – 2 August9 June – 2 August

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. Each window starts on the Greenly calendar date and ends on the last day that still leaves the crop’s days to harvest (from its card) before the average first autumn frost, plus six weeks of picking for crops harvested over weeks (tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, cucumbers, courgettes, pumpkins, watermelons, beans) — our rule; earlier in the window is safer.

When the soil warms up in Pskov

The day the top 7 cm of soil first averages each temperature over a week, median of 2016–2025 (ERA5 via Open-Meteo). The soil reaches 10 °C 1 day before the last spring frost and 15 °C 21 days after it.

SoilDateAgainst the last spring frost
5 °C11 April25 days earlier
10 °C5 May1 day earlier
15 °C27 May21 days later
18 °C9 June34 days later

Frost dates near Pskov

Of the nearest cities on our list, the last spring frost ends earliest in Kohtla-Järve (2 May) and latest in Rēzekne (7 May).

CityDistanceLast spring frostFirst autumn frost
Tartu113 km4 May22 October
Rēzekne157 km7 May16 October
Viljandi172 km5 May18 October
Narva174 km6 May22 October
Kohtla-Järve186 km2 May25 October

Seeds, seedlings and markets in Pskov

Within 15 km of Pskov OpenStreetMap lists 2 garden centres, 1 plant nursery, 6 markets and 2 farm shops (collected 27 October 2026). The nearest garden centre to the city centre is Садовый центр, 2 km away.

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

What to grow at home in winter in Pskov

Frosts in Pskov usually come from about 19 October to about 6 May. These plants have indoor care in their Greenly cards and are harvested quickly, so they can be sown on a windowsill in winter.

Weather in Pskov by month

Average weather in Pskov over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July. Months that average 20 °C or more by day: June (21.6 °C), July (22.5 °C) and August (21.5 °C). Nights average below 0 °C in December–March (-6.5–-3.6 °C). About 749 mm of rain falls in a year, on 148 days; July is the wettest month (103 mm) and March the driest (40 mm).

MonthDay, °CNight, °CRain, mmRainy days
January-1.7-6.55113
February-0.6-5.74311
March4.3-3.64010
April10.81.14912
May16.66.25911
June21.611.88112
July22.51410316
August21.512.89915
September16.99.2499
October9.747114
November3.80.15612
December0.2-3.74813

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

CropWhen to plant
Bearded Irisby 19 September
Crocus19 September – 17 November
Daffodil19 September – 17 November
Garlic19 September – 17 November
Grape hyacinthby 19 September
Helleboreby 19 September
Hyacinth19 September – 17 November
Lilyby 19 September
Ornamental onionby 19 September
Peonyby 19 September
Saffronby 19 September
Snowdropby 19 September
Tulip19 September – 17 November
Wild garlicby 19 September

From a month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter, to the late-planting limit on each crop’s page (about two weeks before the ground freezes, by ten years of weather).