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New Forest Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:05 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for New Forest is April 20th. We recommend waiting until May 4th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for New Forest is November 20th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in New Forest is approximately 214 days long.
New Forest Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
New Forest Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Statice indoors, start Lavender indoors, start Oregano indoors, start Broccoli indoors, and start Ground Cherry indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Arugula outside, sow Bok Choy outside, start Cantaloupe indoors, sow Poppy outside, and sow Carrot outside.
April
In April, you can sow Gladiolus outside, sow Calendula outside, sow Zinnia outside, sow Beet outside, and sow Quinoa outside.
May
In May, you can sow Watermelon outside, sow Corn outside, sow Okra outside, sow Melon outside, and sow Butterfly Pea outside.