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Gateshead Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:03 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Gateshead is May 1st. We recommend waiting until May 15th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Gateshead is November 5th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Gateshead is approximately 188 days long.
Gateshead Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Gateshead Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Geranium indoors, start Lavender indoors, start Snapdragon indoors, start Rosemary indoors, and start Onion indoors.
March
In March, you can start Thyme indoors, start Cauliflower indoors, start Broccoli indoors, start Aubergine indoors, and start Cabbage indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Sweet Pea outside, sow Carrot outside, sow Calendula outside, sow Forget Me Not outside, and start Pumpkin indoors.
May
In May, you can sow Black Bean outside, sow Cosmos outside, sow Cucumber outside, sow Butterfly Pea outside, and sow Gladiolus outside.