Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Mount healthy, OH, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
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Mount healthy, OH Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Mount healthy, OH
The average last frost date in spring for Mount healthy is April 21st. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 5th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Mount healthy, OH
The average first frost date in fall for Mount healthy is October 20th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Mount healthy, OH
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Mount healthy is approximately 182 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Mount healthy, OH Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Mount healthy, OH Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from February 10th to February 24th), starting Pepper seeds indoors (from February 24th to March 10th), and starting Geranium seeds indoors (from February 10th to February 24th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Watercress (from March 24th to April 7th), direct sowing Alfalfa (from March 24th to April 7th), and starting Brussel Sprout seeds indoors (from March 10th to March 24th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Nasturtium (from April 28th to May 5th), direct sowing Babys Breath (from April 21st to May 5th), and direct sowing Milk Thistle (from April 7th to April 21st).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Watermelon (from May 5th to May 19th), direct sowing Jute (from May 5th to May 19th), and direct sowing Chia (from May 5th to May 19th).