GreenlyStavropol: frost dates
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In Stavropol the last spring frost usually comes around 3 April and the first autumn frost around 1 November, which leaves about 212 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 5 May.
| Last spring frost | around 3 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 1 November |
| Frost-free days | 212 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 | 10 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Arugula | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Basil | 2 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Beet | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Bell Pepper | 25 February | 10 May | 31 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 9 February | — | 12 April |
| Bok Choy | 15 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Broad bean | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Broccoli | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 6 January | 20 February | 13 March |
| Cabbage | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Calendula | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Cauliflower | 9 January | 20 February | 13 March |
| Celeriac | 4 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Celery | 4 January | 22 March | 12 April |
| Celosia | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Chamomile | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Chayote | 10 January | 8 April | 29 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Chili Pepper | 8 March | 21 May | 11 June |
| China aster | 19 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Cilantro | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Cosmos | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Cucumber | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Daikon | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Delphinium | 13 January | — | 13 March |
| Dill | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Eggplant | 1 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Florence fennel | 5 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Green Beans | 2 March | 8 April | 29 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Kale | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Kiwano | 13 March | 14 April | 5 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Leek | 12 December | 20 February | 13 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Lettuce | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Lisianthus | 25 November | 20 February | 13 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Luffa | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Marigold | 8 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Melon | 19 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Microgreens | — | 30 April | sow 21 May |
| Moringa | 27 March | 21 May | 11 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Napa cabbage | 17 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Nasturtium | 12 February | 22 March | 12 April |
| Okra | 29 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Oregano | 22 December | 20 February | 13 March |
| Pansy | 26 December | 20 February | 13 March |
| Parsley | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Peanut | 3 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Peas | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Petunia | 8 March | 10 May | 31 May |
| Physalis | 28 February | 14 April | 5 May |
| Pumpkin | 8 March | 14 April | 5 May |
| Purple coneflower | 10 January | — | 13 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Sage | 2 January | 20 February | 13 March |
| Snapdragon | 17 December | 20 February | 13 March |
| Spinach | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Stevia | 24 February | 14 April | 5 May |
| Stock | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Sunflower | — | 30 April | sow 21 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 8 April | sow 29 April |
| Sweet pea | 9 January | 20 February | 13 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 13 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Thyme | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Tomato | 16 February | 14 April | 5 May |
| Turnip | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Watercress | — | 20 February | sow 13 March |
| Watermelon | 8 April | 10 May | 31 May |
| Zinnia | 16 April | 21 May | 11 June |
| Zucchini | 13 March | 14 April | 5 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.
Stavropol: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Stavropol by month
Average weather in Stavropol over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest May.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8 | -4.4 | 45 | 10 |
| February | 3.3 | -4.1 | 52 | 11 |
| March | 8.3 | -0.1 | 60 | 13 |
| April | 15.2 | 5.1 | 60 | 12 |
| May | 19.1 | 9.9 | 113 | 16 |
| June | 25.1 | 15.4 | 79 | 12 |
| July | 28.2 | 17.7 | 63 | 9 |
| August | 28.8 | 17.9 | 52 | 7 |
| September | 22.2 | 12.2 | 54 | 9 |
| October | 15.4 | 6.9 | 60 | 9 |
| November | 8.6 | 1.6 | 49 | 9 |
| December | 3.1 | -2.5 | 50 | 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 | 2 October |
| Crocus | 2 October |
| Daffodil | 2 October |
| Garlic | 2 October |
| Hyacinth | 2 October |
| Lily | 2 October |
| Peony | 2 October |
| Saffron | 2 October |
| Tulip | 2 October |
| Wild garlic | 2 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.