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City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh is April 30th. We recommend waiting until May 14th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for City of Edinburgh is November 10th.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in City of Edinburgh is approximately 194 days long.
City of Edinburgh Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
City of Edinburgh Monthly Gardening Guide
February
In February, you can start Rosemary indoors, start Begonia indoors, start Pansy indoors, start Celery indoors, and start Leek indoors.
March
In March, you can sow Spinach outside, start Stevia indoors, start Cabbage indoors, start Thyme indoors, and start Marigold indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Gladiolus outside, sow Fennel outside, start Pumpkin indoors, sow Flax outside, and sow Garden Cress outside.
May
In May, you can sow Zinnia outside, sow Butterfly Pea outside, sow Pumpkin outside, sow Cucumber outside, and sow Melon outside.