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Toledo: frost dates

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In Toledo the last spring frost usually comes around 18 February and the first autumn frost around 6 December, which leaves about 291 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 14 April.

Last spring frostaround 18 February
First autumn frostaround 6 December
Frost-free days291 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

CropSow for seedlingsPlant out in a greenhouseOpen ground
Achocha26 December4 February25 February
Arugula—7 Januarysow 28 January
Basil13 March20 April11 May
Beet—7 Januarysow 28 January
Bell Pepper5 February20 April11 May
Black-eyed Susan25 December—25 February
Bok Choy31 December4 February25 February
Broad bean—7 Januarysow 28 January
Broccoli—7 Januarysow 28 January
Brussels Sprouts23 November7 January28 January
Cabbage—7 Januarysow 28 January
Calendula—7 Januarysow 28 January
Carrot——sow 28 January
Cauliflower26 November7 January28 January
Celeriac19 November4 February25 February
Celery19 November4 February25 February
Celosia23 February9 April30 April
Chamomile—7 Januarysow 28 January
Chayote5 December3 March24 March
Chickpea——sow 28 January
Chili Pepper12 February27 April18 May
China aster27 February20 April11 May
Chives——sow 28 January
Cilantro—7 Januarysow 28 January
Corn—3 Marchsow 24 March
Cosmos23 February9 April30 April
Cucumber9 March20 April11 May
Daikon—7 Januarysow 28 January
Delphinium30 November—28 January
Dill—7 Januarysow 28 January
Eggplant9 February20 April11 May
Florence fennel21 December4 February25 February
Garden sorrel—7 Januarysow 28 January
Green Beans25 January3 March24 March
Hyssop——sow 28 January
Kale—7 Januarysow 28 January
Kiwano20 February24 March14 April
Kohlrabi—7 Januarysow 28 January
Leek29 October7 January28 January
Lemon balm—7 Januarysow 28 January
Lettuce—7 Januarysow 28 January
Lisianthus12 October7 January28 January
Lovage——sow 28 January
Luffa9 March20 April11 May
Marigold24 December4 February25 February
Melon27 February20 April11 May
Microgreens—9 Aprilsow 30 April
Moringa3 March27 April18 May
Mustard greens—7 Januarysow 28 January
Napa cabbage2 January4 February25 February
Nasturtium28 December4 February25 February
Okra9 March20 April11 May
Oregano8 November7 January28 January
Pansy12 November7 January28 January
Parsley—7 Januarysow 28 January
Parsnip——sow 28 January
Peanut14 March20 April11 May
Peas—7 Januarysow 28 January
Petunia16 February20 April11 May
Physalis7 February24 March14 April
Pumpkin15 February24 March14 April
Purple coneflower27 November—28 January
Radish——sow 28 January
Sage19 November7 January28 January
Snapdragon3 November7 January28 January
Spinach—7 Januarysow 28 January
Stevia3 February24 March14 April
Stock—7 Januarysow 28 January
Sunflower—9 Aprilsow 30 April
Sweet Corn—3 Marchsow 24 March
Sweet pea26 November7 January28 January
Sweet William——sow 28 January
Swiss Chard—7 Januarysow 28 January
Thyme—7 Januarysow 28 January
Tomato26 January24 March14 April
Turnip—7 Januarysow 28 January
Watercress—7 Januarysow 28 January
Watermelon19 March20 April11 May
Zinnia23 March27 April18 May
Zucchini20 February24 March14 April

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.

Planted in autumn

CropPlant around
Bearded Iris6 November
Crocus6 November
Daffodil6 November
Garlic6 November
Hyacinth6 November
Lily6 November
Peony6 November
Saffron6 November
Tulip6 November
Wild garlic6 November

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

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