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Canterbury Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:04 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Canterbury is April 25th. We recommend waiting until May 9th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Canterbury is November 15th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Canterbury is approximately 204 days long.
Canterbury Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Canterbury Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Black Eyed Susan indoors, start Oregano indoors, start Artichoke indoors, start Statice indoors, and start Cabbage indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Potato outside, start Luffa indoors, sow Chives outside, sow Lettuce outside, and sow Pea outside.
April
In April, you can start Pumpkin indoors, sow Lemon Balm outside, sow Dill outside, sow Cilantro outside, and sow Fenugreek outside.
May
In May, you can sow Moss Rose outside, sow Cosmos outside, sow Morning Glory outside, sow Nasturtium outside, and sow Hollyhock outside.