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Waltham Forest Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:02 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Waltham Forest is April 10th. We recommend waiting until April 24th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Waltham Forest is November 25th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Waltham Forest is approximately 229 days long.
Waltham Forest Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Waltham Forest Monthly Gardening Guide
January
In January, you can start Celery indoors, start Geranium indoors, start Lavender indoors, start Petunia indoors, and start Impatiens indoors.
February
In February, you can start Swamp Milkweed indoors, start Pepper indoors, start Tomatillo indoors, sow Pea outside, and start Moonflower indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Arugula outside, sow Hyssop outside, sow Swiss Chard outside, sow Crimson Clover outside, and sow Calendula outside.
April
In April, you can sow Okra outside, sow Zucchini outside, sow Nasturtium outside, sow Anise outside, and sow Hollyhock outside.