GreenlySaratov: frost dates
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In Saratov the last spring frost usually comes around 14 April and the first autumn frost around 26 October, which leaves about 195 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 9 May.
| Last spring frost | around 14 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 26 October |
| Frost-free days | 195 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 | 22 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Arugula | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Basil | 30 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Beet | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Bell Pepper | 22 February | 7 May | 28 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 21 February | — | 24 April |
| Bok Choy | 27 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Broad bean | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Broccoli | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 17 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Cabbage | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Calendula | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Cauliflower | 20 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Celeriac | 16 January | 3 April | 24 April |
| Celery | 16 January | 3 April | 24 April |
| Celosia | 15 March | 29 April | 20 May |
| Chamomile | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Chayote | 12 January | 10 April | 1 May |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Chili Pepper | 26 February | 11 May | 1 June |
| China aster | 16 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Cilantro | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Corn | — | 10 April | sow 1 May |
| Cosmos | 15 March | 29 April | 20 May |
| Cucumber | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Daikon | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Delphinium | 24 January | — | 24 March |
| Dill | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Eggplant | 26 February | 7 May | 28 May |
| Florence fennel | 17 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Green Beans | 4 March | 10 April | 1 May |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Kale | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Kiwano | 17 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Leek | 23 December | 3 March | 24 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Lettuce | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Lisianthus | 6 December | 3 March | 24 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Luffa | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Marigold | 20 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Melon | 16 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Microgreens | — | 29 April | sow 20 May |
| Moringa | 17 March | 11 May | 1 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Napa cabbage | 1 March | 3 April | 24 April |
| Nasturtium | 24 February | 3 April | 24 April |
| Okra | 26 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Oregano | 2 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Pansy | 6 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Parsley | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Peanut | 31 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Peas | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Petunia | 5 March | 7 May | 28 May |
| Physalis | 4 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Pumpkin | 12 March | 18 April | 9 May |
| Purple coneflower | 21 January | — | 24 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Sage | 13 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Snapdragon | 28 December | 3 March | 24 March |
| Spinach | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Stevia | 28 February | 18 April | 9 May |
| Stock | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Sunflower | — | 29 April | sow 20 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 10 April | sow 1 May |
| Sweet pea | 20 January | 3 March | 24 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 24 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Thyme | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Tomato | 20 February | 18 April | 9 May |
| Turnip | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Watercress | — | 3 March | sow 24 March |
| Watermelon | 5 April | 7 May | 28 May |
| Zinnia | 6 April | 11 May | 1 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.
Saratov: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Saratov by month
Average weather in Saratov over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest January.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4.5 | -10 | 57 | 11 |
| February | -4.1 | -9.5 | 44 | 10 |
| March | 2.8 | -4.5 | 39 | 9 |
| April | 13.9 | 3.7 | 44 | 8 |
| May | 20.5 | 9.8 | 42 | 8 |
| June | 25.2 | 15.3 | 44 | 7 |
| July | 27.9 | 17.8 | 42 | 7 |
| August | 27.4 | 16.8 | 26 | 4 |
| September | 19.7 | 10.7 | 35 | 6 |
| October | 11.9 | 4.8 | 47 | 9 |
| November | 3.4 | -1.2 | 44 | 9 |
| December | -2.9 | -7.3 | 40 | 9 |
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 | 26 September |
| Crocus | 26 September |
| Daffodil | 26 September |
| Garlic | 26 September |
| Hyacinth | 26 September |
| Lily | 26 September |
| Peony | 26 September |
| Saffron | 26 September |
| Tulip | 26 September |
| Wild garlic | 26 September |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.