Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Braddock hills, PA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
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Braddock hills, PA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Braddock hills, PA
The average last frost date in spring for Braddock hills is April 25th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 9th 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 Braddock hills, PA
The average first frost date in fall for Braddock hills 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 Braddock hills, PA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Braddock hills is approximately 178 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.
Braddock hills, PA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Braddock hills, PA Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from February 14th to February 28th), starting Petunia seeds indoors (from February 14th to February 28th), and starting Celery seeds indoors (from February 14th to February 28th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Potato (from March 28th to April 11th), starting Kale seeds indoors (from March 14th to March 28th), direct sowing Kale (from March 28th to April 11th), and direct sowing Chervil (from March 28th to April 11th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Alyssum (from April 11th to April 25th), starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from April 4th to April 11th), and direct sowing Milk Thistle (from April 11th to April 25th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Zucchini (from May 2nd to May 16th), direct sowing Chia (from May 9th to May 23rd), and direct sowing Mung Bean (from May 9th to May 23rd).