Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Pepper pike, OH, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Pepper pike, OH Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Pepper pike, OH
The average last frost date in spring for Pepper pike is March 5th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 19th 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 Pepper pike, OH
The average first frost date in fall for Pepper pike is October 16th. 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 Pepper pike, OH
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Pepper pike is approximately 225 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.
Pepper pike, OH Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Pepper pike, OH Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Cauliflower seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), starting Statice seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), and direct sowing Spinach (from January 22nd to February 5th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from February 5th to February 19th), direct sowing Bok Choy (from February 5th to February 19th), and direct sowing Chervil (from February 5th to February 19th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from March 19th to March 26th), direct sowing Cucumber (from March 12th to March 26th), and direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from March 19th to April 2nd).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Begonia seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), starting Pansy seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), and starting Leek seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th).