Frost Dates for Akron, OH 44311
Akron has 18 ZIP codes. The Akron, OH frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 28 · First fall frost October 19 · 174 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 44311 has about 7,550 people, one of 18 ZIP codes in Akron.
Moderate season: 174 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 12–May 15 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans October 4–November 3 (30 days).
Frost probability for 44311
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 15 | April 28 | April 12 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 4 | October 19 | November 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at AKRON CANTON AP (17.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 174-day season in Akron
In Akron (174 frost-free days, a moderate season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 24 | May 12–May 19 | 132 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 132 available after May 12. | Jun 19 |
| Pepper | Mar 17 | May 12–May 19 | 132 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 132 available after May 12. | Jun 24 |
| Lettuce | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 216 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 216 available after Apr 7. | Aug 17 |
| Cucumber | Apr 7 | May 12–May 19 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Beans | — | May 5–May 19 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Peas | — | Mar 3–May 12 | 237 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 3. | Aug 8 |
| Zucchini | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Onion | Feb 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 209 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 3–Apr 21 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Kale | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 209 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 31. | Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 31. | Aug 17 |
| Radish | — | Mar 3–May 26 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | Mar 3–May 26 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 19 | 279 | overwinter: Plant Oct 19 to Nov 9; harvest the following summer. | Nov 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 24–May 19 | 230 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 31 | May 5–May 12 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after May 5. | Jul 1 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 14 | May 12–May 12 | 139 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 139 available after May 12. | Jun 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 17 | Apr 21–May 5 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after Apr 21. | Jul 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 3 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 3–May 26 | 251 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 31. | Jul 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 139 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 139 available after May 12. | Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Mar 10 | May 12–May 19 | 132 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 132 available after May 12. | Jun 29 |
| Okra | Mar 31 | May 5–May 12 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Basil | Mar 24 | May 19–May 19 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 31–Apr 21 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Parsley | Feb 17 | May 5–May 12 | 174 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 174 available after May 5. | Aug 3 |
| Celery | Feb 17 | May 5–May 19 | 174 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 174 available after May 5. | Jun 14 |
| Scallions | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 31 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 188 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Collards | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 132 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 132 available after May 12. | Jun 14 |
| Chives | Feb 3 | May 5–May 12 | 188 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 188 available after May 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 3–May 26 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Oregano | Feb 17 | May 5–May 12 | 188 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 188 available after May 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 3 | May 5–May 12 | 174 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 174 available after May 5. | — |
| Sage | Mar 3 | May 5–May 12 | 188 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 188 available after May 5. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 17 | May 5–May 12 | 188 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 188 available after May 5. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Cosmos | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Lavender | Feb 3 | Apr 28–May 12 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 17 | Apr 28–May 5 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Melons | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 132 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 132 available after May 12. | Jun 14 |
| Mint | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 5 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 5–May 19 | 153 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 153 available after May 5. | Jul 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 139 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 139 available after May 12. | Jun 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 160 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 28. | Jul 13 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 3 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 24 |
| Watermelon | Apr 14 | May 5–May 12 | 139 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 139 available after May 5. | Jun 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Zinnias | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
Month by month in Akron
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 3), Lavender (Feb 3), Onion (Feb 3), Rosemary (Feb 3), Celery (Feb 17), Collards (Feb 17), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 3), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 3), Cabbage (Mar 3), Lettuce (Mar 3), Sage (Mar 3), Swiss Chard (Mar 3), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 3), Beets (Mar 3), Dill (Mar 3), Peas (Mar 3), Radish (Mar 3), Spinach (Mar 3), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 31), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 31), Cabbage (Mar 31), Collards (Mar 31), Kale (Mar 31), Lettuce (Mar 31), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 24). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 7), Butternut Squash (Apr 14), Cantaloupe (Apr 14), Melons (Apr 14), Pumpkin (Apr 14), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 7), Potatoes (Apr 14), Sunflowers (Apr 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 14), Swiss Chard (Apr 14), Bok Choy (Apr 21), Cauliflower (Apr 21), Cosmos (Apr 28), Lavender (Apr 28), +4 more. Last frost around April 28. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 5), Pole Beans (May 5). Transplant from: Celery (May 5), Chives (May 5), Corn (May 5), Okra (May 5), Oregano (May 5), Parsley (May 5), +17 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Pumpkin (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 14), Celery (Jun 14), Melons (Jun 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 16), +5 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Corn (Jul 1), Sunflowers (Jul 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 18), Pole Beans (Jul 18), Basil (Jul 23), Cosmos (Jul 23), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Aug 2), Parsley (Aug 3), Peas (Aug 8), Cabbage (Aug 17), Carrots (Aug 17), Beets (Aug 18), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 1), Kohlrabi (Sep 1), Turnip (Sep 6), Arugula (Sep 16), Spinach (Sep 16), Radish (Sep 17). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 19). First frost around October 19. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 9). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Akron, OH (ZIP 44311)?
The median last spring frost date for Akron, OH (ZIP code 44311) is around April 28. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before April 12; one in ten it runs past May 15.
What is the first fall frost date in Akron, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Akron, OH is around October 19. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 4 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Akron, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Akron is about 174 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Akron (174 frost-free days, a moderate season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Akron, OH?
Akron, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Akron, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 24 and plant out May 12 in Akron. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Akron?
Two: plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26.
When do I plant garlic in Akron?
Oct 19 to Nov 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
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