Greenly Garden

Seville: frost dates

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Last spring frostaround 16 January
First autumn frostnone in ten years

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

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha23 November2 January23 January
Arugula—5 Decembersow 26 December
Basil2 February12 March2 April
Beet—5 Decembersow 26 December
Bell Pepper28 December12 March2 April
Black-eyed Susan22 November—23 January
Bok Choy28 November2 January23 January
Broad bean—5 Decembersow 26 December
Broccoli—5 Decembersow 26 December
Brussels Sprouts21 October5 December26 December
Cabbage—5 Decembersow 26 December
Calendula—5 Decembersow 26 December
Carrot——sow 26 December
Cauliflower24 October5 December26 December
Celeriac17 October2 January23 January
Celery17 October2 January23 January
Celosia10 January24 February17 March
Chamomile—5 Decembersow 26 December
Chayote10 October6 January27 January
Chickpea——sow 26 December
Chili Pepper23 January7 April28 April
China aster19 January12 March2 April
Chives——sow 26 December
Cilantro—5 Decembersow 26 December
Corn—6 Januarysow 27 January
Cosmos10 January24 February17 March
Cucumber29 January12 March2 April
Daikon—5 Decembersow 26 December
Delphinium28 October—26 December
Dill—5 Decembersow 26 December
Eggplant1 January12 March2 April
Florence fennel18 November2 January23 January
Garden sorrel—5 Decembersow 26 December
Green Beans30 November6 January27 January
Hyssop——sow 26 December
Kale—5 Decembersow 26 December
Kiwano17 January18 February11 March
Kohlrabi—5 Decembersow 26 December
Leek26 September5 December26 December
Lemon balm—5 Decembersow 26 December
Lettuce—5 Decembersow 26 December
Lisianthus9 September5 December26 December
Lovage——sow 26 December
Luffa29 January12 March2 April
Marigold21 November2 January23 January
Melon19 January12 March2 April
Microgreens—24 Februarysow 17 March
Moringa11 February7 April28 April
Mustard greens—5 Decembersow 26 December
Napa cabbage30 November2 January23 January
Nasturtium25 November2 January23 January
Okra29 January12 March2 April
Oregano6 October5 December26 December
Pansy10 October5 December26 December
Parsley—5 Decembersow 26 December
Parsnip——sow 26 December
Peanut3 February12 March2 April
Peas—5 Decembersow 26 December
Petunia8 January12 March2 April
Physalis4 January18 February11 March
Pumpkin12 January18 February11 March
Purple coneflower25 October—26 December
Radish——sow 26 December
Sage17 October5 December26 December
Snapdragon1 October5 December26 December
Spinach—5 Decembersow 26 December
Stevia31 December18 February11 March
Stock—5 Decembersow 26 December
Sunflower—24 Februarysow 17 March
Sweet Corn—6 Januarysow 27 January
Sweet pea24 October5 December26 December
Sweet William——sow 26 December
Swiss Chard—5 Decembersow 26 December
Thyme—5 Decembersow 26 December
Tomato23 December18 February11 March
Turnip—5 Decembersow 26 December
Watercress—5 Decembersow 26 December
Watermelon8 February12 March2 April
Zinnia3 March7 April28 April
Zucchini17 January18 February11 March

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.

Weather in Seville by month

Average weather in Seville over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest March.

MonthDay, °CNight, °CRain, mmRainy days
January16.26.2536
February18.97.9365
March20.59.210510
April23.511.8618
May28.615.1314
June33.31981
July37.421.720
August37.622.431
September32.319.2223
October27.415.9826
November20.110.3678
December16.97.6687

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

CropPlant around
Bearded Iris1 October
Crocus1 October
Daffodil1 October
Garlic1 October
Hyacinth1 October
Lily1 October
Peony1 October
Saffron1 October
Tulip1 October
Wild garlic1 October

A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.

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