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Ards and North Down 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 Ards and North Down is April 20th. We recommend waiting until May 4th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Ards and North Down is November 20th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Ards and North Down is approximately 214 days long.
Ards and North Down Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Ards and North Down Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Stevia indoors, start Tomato indoors, start Lavender indoors, start Statice indoors, and start Pansy indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Garden Cress outside, sow Sweet Pea outside, sow Carrot outside, start Moonflower indoors, and sow Parsley outside.
April
In April, you can sow Lentil outside, sow Morning Glory outside, sow Calendula outside, sow Butternut Squash outside, and sow Zucchini outside.
May
In May, you can sow Watermelon outside, sow Black Bean outside, sow Chia outside, sow Mung Bean outside, and sow Butterfly Pea outside.