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Preston 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 Preston is April 25th. We recommend waiting until May 9th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Preston is November 10th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Preston is approximately 199 days long.
Preston Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Preston Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Leek indoors, start Impatiens indoors, start Pepper indoors, start Petunia indoors, and start Onion indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Poppy outside, sow Lettuce outside, start Brussel Sprout indoors, start Luffa indoors, start Kale indoors, and sow Kale outside.
April
In April, you can start Pumpkin indoors, sow Gladiolus outside, sow Lemon Balm outside, sow Fenugreek outside, and sow Alyssum outside.
May
In May, you can sow Cantaloupe outside, sow Pumpkin outside, sow Hollyhock outside, sow Butterfly Pea outside, and sow Butternut Squash outside.