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Gateshead Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on January 13th, 2026 12:03 AM). You can also use the My Cozy Plant app for faster frost warnings and alerts in your postal code.
Jan 13th
False Security / Chilling Injury (Too cold for Basil)
Jan 14th
Radiation Frost (Clear skies froze leaves)
Jan 15th
False Security / Chilling Injury (Too cold for Basil)
Warning: The soil temperature is forecasted to drop to 1.8°C tonight. We recommend covering seedlings, tender perennials, and low-lying crops with horticultural fleece or cloches to prevent damage.
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 Celery indoors, start Leek indoors, start Pansy indoors, start Artichoke indoors, and start Impatiens indoors.
March
In March, you can start Marigold indoors, start Tomatillo indoors, start Sage indoors, start Kale indoors, and start Thyme indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Sorrel outside, sow Flax outside, sow Kale outside, sow Lupine outside, and sow Calendula outside.
May
In May, you can sow Cucumber outside, sow Corn outside, sow Sesame outside, sow Gladiolus outside, and sow Okra outside.