Frost Dates for Cleveland, OH 44120
Cleveland has 29 ZIP codes. The Cleveland, OH frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 21 · First fall frost October 28 · 190 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 44120 has about 33,200 people, one of 29 ZIP codes in Cleveland.
Long season: 190 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 11–May 2 (21 days). Fall frost risk spans October 9–November 13 (35 days).
Frost probability for 44120
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 2 | April 21 | April 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 9 | October 28 | November 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PAINESVILLE 4 NW (39.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 190-day season in Cleveland
In Cleveland (190 frost-free days, a long 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 17 | May 5–May 12 | 148 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 148 available after May 5. | Jun 28 |
| Pepper | Mar 10 | May 5–May 12 | 148 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 148 available after May 5. | Jul 3 |
| Lettuce | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 232 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 31. | Aug 26 |
| Cucumber | Mar 31 | May 5–May 12 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Beans | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 8; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 8 |
| Peas | — | Feb 24–May 5 | 253 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 253 available after Feb 24. | Aug 17 |
| Zucchini | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Onion | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 225 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 24–Apr 14 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Kale | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Broccoli | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 24. | Aug 2 |
| Cabbage | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 24. | Aug 26 |
| Radish | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 28 | 295 | overwinter: Plant Oct 28 to Nov 18; harvest the following summer. | Nov 18 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 17–May 12 | 246 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 17; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 28. | Jul 10 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 7 | May 5–May 5 | 155 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 155 available after May 5. | Jun 15 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 14. | Aug 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 7 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 267 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 25 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 24. | Jul 27 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 155 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 155 available after May 5. | Jun 15 |
| Eggplant | Mar 3 | May 5–May 12 | 148 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 148 available after May 5. | Jul 8 |
| Okra | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Basil | Mar 17 | May 12–May 12 | 155 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 24–Apr 14 | 225 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Parsley | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 190 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 28. | Aug 12 |
| Celery | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 12 | 190 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 28. | Jun 23 |
| Scallions | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 15 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 10 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 6 |
| Collards | Feb 10 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 148 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 148 available after May 5. | Jun 23 |
| Chives | Jan 27 | Apr 28–May 5 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 24–May 19 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Oregano | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 204 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 27 | Apr 28–May 5 | 190 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Sage | Feb 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 204 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 10 | Apr 28–May 5 | 204 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Cosmos | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Lavender | Jan 27 | Apr 21–May 5 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 10 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 11 |
| Melons | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 148 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 148 available after May 5. | Jun 23 |
| Mint | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 24 | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 169 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 28. | Jul 27 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 155 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 155 available after May 5. | Jun 25 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 21–May 5 | 176 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 21. | Jul 22 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 24 | Apr 28–May 5 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 28. | Jul 3 |
| Watermelon | Apr 7 | Apr 28–May 5 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 28. | Jun 28 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 6 |
| Zinnias | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
Month by month in Cleveland
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 27), Lavender (Jan 27), Onion (Jan 27), Rosemary (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 10), Collards (Feb 10), Kale (Feb 10), Oregano (Feb 10), Parsley (Feb 10), Scallions (Feb 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 24), Beets (Feb 24), Dill (Feb 24), Peas (Feb 24), Radish (Feb 24), Spinach (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 3), Calendula (Mar 10), Cauliflower (Mar 10), Marigolds (Mar 10), Pepper (Mar 10), Basil (Mar 17), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 10), Cilantro (Mar 24), Turnip (Mar 24), Carrots (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 24), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 24), Cabbage (Mar 24), Collards (Mar 24), Kale (Mar 24), Lettuce (Mar 24), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 17). |
| April | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Apr 7), Cantaloupe (Apr 7), Melons (Apr 7), Pumpkin (Apr 7), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 7), Watermelon (Apr 7), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Apr 7), Sunflowers (Apr 21), Beans (Apr 28), Pole Beans (Apr 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 7), Swiss Chard (Apr 7), Bok Choy (Apr 14), Cauliflower (Apr 14), Cosmos (Apr 21), Lavender (Apr 21), +15 more. Last frost around April 21. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 5), Cantaloupe (May 5), Cucumber (May 5), Eggplant (May 5), Melons (May 5), Pepper (May 5), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 15), Pumpkin (Jun 15), Cantaloupe (Jun 23), Celery (Jun 23), Melons (Jun 23), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 25), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 3), Tomatillos (Jul 3), Eggplant (Jul 8), Corn (Jul 10), Sunflowers (Jul 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 27), +1 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 1), Cosmos (Aug 1), Cucumber (Aug 1), Zinnias (Aug 1), Broccoli (Aug 2), Nasturtiums (Aug 6), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 1), Cilantro (Sep 1), Collards (Sep 5), Scallions (Sep 5), Bok Choy (Sep 6), Lettuce (Sep 6), +6 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 28). First frost around October 28. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 18). |
| 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 Cleveland, OH (ZIP 44120)?
The median last spring frost date for Cleveland, OH (ZIP code 44120) is around April 21. 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 11; one in ten it runs past May 2.
What is the first fall frost date in Cleveland, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Cleveland, OH is around October 28. 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 9 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Cleveland, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Cleveland is about 190 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 Cleveland (190 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Cleveland, OH?
Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 17 and plant out May 5 in Cleveland. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Cleveland?
Two: plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 4.
When do I plant garlic in Cleveland?
Oct 28 to Nov 18; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Cleveland?
Yes: plant out May 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 28 for a fall crop.
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