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Leicester Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:00 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
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.
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.