GreenlyValladolid: frost dates
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In Valladolid the last spring frost usually comes around 6 April and the first autumn frost around 27 November, which leaves about 235 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 29 April.
| Last spring frost | around 6 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 27 November |
| Frost-free days | 235 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 | 11 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Arugula | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Basil | 17 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Beet | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Bell Pepper | 9 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Black-eyed Susan | 10 February | — | 13 April |
| Bok Choy | 16 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Broad bean | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Broccoli | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Brussels Sprouts | 9 January | 23 February | 16 March |
| Cabbage | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Calendula | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Cauliflower | 12 January | 23 February | 16 March |
| Celeriac | 5 January | 23 March | 13 April |
| Celery | 5 January | 23 March | 13 April |
| Celosia | 5 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Chamomile | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Chayote | 25 December | 23 March | 13 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Chili Pepper | 24 February | 9 May | 30 May |
| China aster | 3 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Chives | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Cilantro | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Corn | — | 23 March | sow 13 April |
| Cosmos | 5 March | 19 April | 10 May |
| Cucumber | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Daikon | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Delphinium | 16 January | — | 16 March |
| Dill | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Eggplant | 13 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Florence fennel | 6 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Green Beans | 14 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Kale | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Kiwano | 7 March | 8 April | 29 April |
| Kohlrabi | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Leek | 15 December | 23 February | 16 March |
| Lemon balm | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Lettuce | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Lisianthus | 28 November | 23 February | 16 March |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Luffa | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Marigold | 9 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Melon | 3 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Microgreens | — | 19 April | sow 10 May |
| Moringa | 15 March | 9 May | 30 May |
| Mustard greens | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Napa cabbage | 18 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Nasturtium | 13 February | 23 March | 13 April |
| Okra | 13 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Oregano | 25 December | 23 February | 16 March |
| Pansy | 29 December | 23 February | 16 March |
| Parsley | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Peanut | 18 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Peas | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Petunia | 20 February | 24 April | 15 May |
| Physalis | 22 February | 8 April | 29 April |
| Pumpkin | 2 March | 8 April | 29 April |
| Purple coneflower | 13 January | — | 16 March |
| Radish | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Sage | 5 January | 23 February | 16 March |
| Snapdragon | 20 December | 23 February | 16 March |
| Spinach | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Stevia | 18 February | 8 April | 29 April |
| Stock | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Sunflower | — | 19 April | sow 10 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 23 March | sow 13 April |
| Sweet pea | 12 January | 23 February | 16 March |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 16 March |
| Swiss Chard | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Thyme | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Tomato | 10 February | 8 April | 29 April |
| Turnip | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Watercress | — | 23 February | sow 16 March |
| Watermelon | 23 March | 24 April | 15 May |
| Zinnia | 4 April | 9 May | 30 May |
| Zucchini | 7 March | 8 April | 29 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.
Valladolid: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Valladolid by month
Average weather in Valladolid over 2016–2025: the warmest month is July, the wettest October.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5 | 0.6 | 47 | 8 |
| February | 11.6 | 1.6 | 37 | 7 |
| March | 13.5 | 3.1 | 53 | 10 |
| April | 17 | 5.5 | 57 | 12 |
| May | 21.6 | 8.9 | 43 | 9 |
| June | 26.7 | 13.2 | 37 | 7 |
| July | 31 | 15.7 | 8 | 2 |
| August | 30.9 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| September | 24.9 | 12.1 | 25 | 4 |
| October | 19.9 | 9 | 58 | 8 |
| November | 12.4 | 4.3 | 57 | 11 |
| December | 9.3 | 2 | 47 | 8 |
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 | 28 October |
| Crocus | 28 October |
| Daffodil | 28 October |
| Garlic | 28 October |
| Hyacinth | 28 October |
| Lily | 28 October |
| Peony | 28 October |
| Saffron | 28 October |
| Tulip | 28 October |
| Wild garlic | 28 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.