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Manchester 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 Manchester is April 20th. We recommend waiting until May 4th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Manchester is November 20th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Manchester is approximately 214 days long.
Manchester Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Manchester Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Tomato indoors, start Thyme indoors, start Cabbage indoors, start Ground Cherry indoors, and start Black Eyed Susan indoors.
March
In March, you can start Pumpkin indoors, sow Watercress outside, sow Crimson Clover outside, sow Spinach outside, and sow Chervil outside.
April
In April, you can sow Forget Me Not outside, sow Quinoa outside, sow Cantaloupe outside, sow Lemon Balm outside, and sow Zinnia outside.
May
In May, you can sow Chia outside, sow Corn outside, sow Melon outside, sow Black Bean outside, and sow Butterfly Pea outside.