Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Front royal, VA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 7a.
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Front royal, VA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Front royal, VA
The average last frost date in spring for Front royal is April 28th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until May 12th 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 Front royal, VA
The average first frost date in fall for Front royal 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 Front royal, VA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Front royal is approximately 175 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.
Front royal, VA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Front royal, VA Monthly Planting Recommendations
February
In February, recommended activities include starting Petunia seeds indoors (from February 17th to March 3rd), starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from February 17th to March 3rd), and starting Lavender seeds indoors (from February 17th to March 3rd).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing California Poppy (from March 31st to April 14th), direct sowing Sorrel (from March 31st to April 14th), and starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from March 31st to April 14th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Babys Breath (from April 28th to May 12th), direct sowing Fenugreek (from April 28th to May 12th), and direct sowing Gladiolus (from April 28th to May 12th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from May 12th to May 26th), direct sowing Butternut Squash (from May 5th to May 19th), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from May 5th to May 19th).