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Bradford Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:07 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Bradford is May 1st. We recommend waiting until May 15th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Bradford is November 5th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Bradford is approximately 188 days long.
Bradford Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Bradford Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start French Lavender indoors, start Snapdragon indoors, start Celery indoors, start Artichoke indoors, and start Pansy indoors.
March
In March, you can start Pepper indoors, start Coleus indoors, start Kale indoors, start White Sage indoors, and start Marigold indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Poppy outside, sow Garden Cress outside, sow Parsley outside, sow Milkweed outside, and sow Watercress outside.
May
In May, you can sow Jute outside, sow Cosmos outside, sow Mung Bean outside, sow Babys Breath outside, and sow Gladiolus outside.