Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Warm springs, VA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 6a.
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Warm springs, VA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Warm springs, VA
The average last frost date in spring for Warm springs is May 18th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until June 1st 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 Warm springs, VA
The average first frost date in fall for Warm springs is October 15th. 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 Warm springs, VA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Warm springs is approximately 150 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.
Warm springs, VA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Warm springs, VA Monthly Planting Recommendations
March
In March, recommended activities include starting Ground Cherry seeds indoors (from March 23rd to April 6th), starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from March 23rd to April 6th), and starting Coleus seeds indoors (from March 23rd to April 6th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Lettuce (from April 20th to May 4th), direct sowing Potato (from April 20th to May 4th), and direct sowing Alfalfa (from April 20th to May 4th).
May
In May, recommended activities include direct sowing Hyssop (from May 4th to May 18th), direct sowing Gladiolus (from May 18th to June 1st), and direct sowing Runner Bean (from May 25th to June 8th).
June
In June, recommended activities include direct sowing Corn (from June 1st to June 8th), direct sowing Jute (from June 1st to June 15th), and direct sowing Sesame (from June 1st to June 15th).