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Orkney Islands Frost Dates & Growing Season
Here's the frost forecast for the next three days (last updated on December 8th, 2025 6:08 AM).
Dec 8th
Safe
Dec 9th
Safe
Dec 10th
Safe
Last Frost Date (Spring)
The average last frost date for Orkney Islands is May 10th. We recommend waiting until May 24th before planting tender crops outdoors.
First Frost Date (Autumn)
The average first frost date for Orkney Islands is November 1st.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Orkney Islands is approximately 175 days long.
Orkney Islands Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Orkney Islands Monthly Gardening Guide
March
In March, you can start Begonia indoors, start Rosemary indoors, start Geranium indoors, start Broccoli indoors, and start Tomato indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Mustard outside, sow Arugula outside, sow Chives outside, sow Hyssop outside, and start Pumpkin indoors.
May
In May, you can sow Runner Bean outside, sow Jute outside, sow Lima Bean outside, sow Okra outside, and sow Zucchini outside.