Leicester, East Midlands Planting Calendar & Frost Dates

Leicester Frost Dates & Growing Season

Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:00 AM).

Tonight
Dec 8th
No Frost

Safe

8.6°
7.6°
Tuesday
Dec 9th
No Frost

Safe

10.1°
9.1°
Wednesday
Dec 10th
No Frost

Safe

6.5°
5.9°

Last Frost Date (Spring)

The average last frost date for Leicester is April 20th. We recommend waiting until May 4th before planting tender crops outdoors.

First Frost Date (Autumn)

The average first frost date for Leicester is November 20th.

Growing Season

Based on historical data, the growing season in Leicester is approximately 214 days long.

Leicester Planting Calendar

This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.

Legend: I = Start Indoor S = Direct Sow T = Transplant H = Harvest
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Leicester Monthly Gardening Guide

February

In February, you can start Rosemary indoors, start Begonia indoors, start Pansy indoors, start Statice indoors, and start Coneflower indoors.

March

In March, you can sow California Poppy outside, sow Crimson Clover outside, sow Carrot outside, sow Parsley outside, and sow Lupine outside.

April

In April, you can sow Sunflower outside, sow Alyssum outside, sow Cilantro outside, sow Zucchini outside, and sow Cucumber outside.

May

In May, you can sow Mung Bean outside, sow Jute outside, sow Lima Bean outside, sow Sesame outside, and sow Melon outside.