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Shetland 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 Shetland 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 Shetland Islands is November 1st.
Growing Season
Based on historical data, the growing season in Shetland Islands is approximately 175 days long.
Shetland Islands Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting.
Shetland Islands Monthly Gardening Guide
March
In March, you can start Thyme indoors, start Rue indoors, start Oregano indoors, start Sage indoors, and start Impatiens indoors.
April
In April, you can sow Lentil outside, sow Flax outside, sow Poppy outside, sow Alfalfa outside, and sow Carrot outside.
May
In May, you can sow Mung Bean outside, sow Zinnia outside, sow Gladiolus outside, sow Corn outside, and sow Jute outside.