Frost Dates for East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
East Stroudsburg has 2 ZIP codes. The East Stroudsburg, PA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 6 · First fall frost October 2 · 149 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 18302 has about 17,700 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in East Stroudsburg.
Moderate season: 149 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 25–May 18 (23 days). Fall frost risk spans September 20–October 14 (24 days).
Frost probability for 18302
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 18 | May 6 | April 25 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 20 | October 2 | October 14 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NEWTON (30.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 149-day season in East Stroudsburg
In East Stroudsburg (149 frost-free days, a moderate season), 34 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 21 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Apr 1 | May 20–May 27 | 107 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 107 available after May 20. | Jun 2 |
| Pepper | Mar 25 | May 20–May 27 | 107 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 107 available after May 20. | Jun 7 |
| Lettuce | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 11 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 15–Apr 22 | 191 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 15. | Jul 31 |
| Cucumber | Apr 15 | May 20–May 27 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 20. | Jul 6 |
| Beans | — | May 13–May 27 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 13; both mature before Sep 25. | Jul 13 |
| Peas | — | Mar 11–May 20 | 212 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 11. | Jul 22 |
| Zucchini | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 20. | Jul 11 |
| Onion | Feb 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 8. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 11–Apr 29 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 30 |
| Kale | Feb 25 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Broccoli | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 184 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 8. | Jul 7 |
| Cabbage | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 8. | Jul 31 |
| Radish | — | Mar 11–Jun 3 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 31 |
| Beets | — | Mar 11–Jun 3 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 22–Apr 29 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 22. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 2 | 254 | overwinter: Plant Oct 2 to Oct 23; harvest the following summer. | Oct 23 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 1–May 27 | 205 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 8 | May 13–May 20 | 121 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 121 available after May 13. | Jun 14 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 22 | May 20–May 20 | 114 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 114 available after May 20. | — |
| Cauliflower | Mar 25 | Apr 29–May 13 | 163 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 163 available after Apr 29. | Jul 12 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 11 | Apr 22–Apr 22 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 11–Jun 3 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 30 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 11 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 8. | Jul 1 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 114 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 114 available after May 20. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 18 | May 20–May 27 | 107 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 107 available after May 20. | Jun 12 |
| Okra | Apr 8 | May 13–May 20 | 128 | two-plantings: Plant May 13 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 11 |
| Basil | Apr 1 | May 27–May 27 | 114 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 114 available after May 27. | Jul 6 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 8–Apr 29 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Parsley | Feb 25 | May 13–May 20 | 149 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 149 available after May 13. | Jul 17 |
| Celery | Feb 25 | May 13–May 27 | 149 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 149 available after May 13. | May 28 |
| Scallions | Feb 25 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 20 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 25–Apr 8 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 8 | Apr 29–May 6 | 163 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 29 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 11 |
| Collards | Feb 25 | Apr 8–Apr 22 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 107 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 107 available after May 20. | May 28 |
| Chives | Feb 11 | May 13–May 20 | 163 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 163 available after May 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 11–Jun 3 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 1 |
| Oregano | Feb 25 | May 13–May 20 | 163 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 163 available after May 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 11 | May 13–May 20 | 149 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 149 available after May 13. | — |
| Sage | Mar 11 | May 13–May 20 | 163 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 163 available after May 13. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 25 | May 13–May 20 | 163 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 163 available after May 13. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 25 | Apr 22–May 6 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 22 and again by Aug 6; both mature before Oct 9. | Aug 6 |
| Cosmos | Apr 8 | May 6–May 20 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 6; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 6 |
| Lavender | Feb 11 | May 6–May 20 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after May 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 25 | May 6–May 13 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 16; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 16 |
| Melons | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 107 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 107 available after May 20. | May 28 |
| Mint | — | May 6–May 20 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after May 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 8 | May 6–May 13 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 11; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 11 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 13–May 27 | 128 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 128 available after May 13. | Jul 1 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 114 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 114 available after May 20. | May 30 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 6–May 20 | 135 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 135 available after May 6. | Jun 26 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 11 | May 13–May 20 | 114 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 114 available after May 13. | Jun 7 |
| Watermelon | Apr 22 | May 13–May 20 | 114 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 114 available after May 13. | Jun 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 22 | May 20–May 27 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 20. | Jul 11 |
| Zinnias | Apr 8 | May 6–May 20 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 6 and again by Jul 6; both mature before Sep 18. | Jul 6 |
Month by month in East Stroudsburg
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 11), Lavender (Feb 11), Onion (Feb 11), Rosemary (Feb 11), Celery (Feb 25), Collards (Feb 25), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 11), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 11), Cabbage (Mar 11), Lettuce (Mar 11), Sage (Mar 11), Swiss Chard (Mar 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 11), Beets (Mar 11), Dill (Mar 11), Peas (Mar 11), Radish (Mar 11), Spinach (Mar 11), +1 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Basil (Apr 1), Tomato (Apr 1), Bok Choy (Apr 8), Corn (Apr 8), Cosmos (Apr 8), Nasturtiums (Apr 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 8), Turnip (Apr 8), Carrots (Apr 15), Potatoes (Apr 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 8), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 8), Cabbage (Apr 8), Collards (Apr 8), Kale (Apr 8), Lettuce (Apr 8), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 1). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 6), Beans (May 13), Pole Beans (May 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (May 6), Lavender (May 6), Marigolds (May 6), Mint (May 6), Nasturtiums (May 6), Zinnias (May 6), +23 more. Last frost around May 6. Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (May 28), Celery (May 28), Melons (May 28), Spaghetti Squash (May 30). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jun 2), Watermelon (Jun 2), Pepper (Jun 7), Tomatillos (Jun 7), Eggplant (Jun 12), Corn (Jun 14), +1 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jul 1), Pole Beans (Jul 1), Basil (Jul 6), Cosmos (Jul 6), Cucumber (Jul 6), Zinnias (Jul 6), +12 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Beets (Aug 1), Dill (Aug 1), Swiss Chard (Aug 1), Calendula (Aug 6), Cilantro (Aug 6), Collards (Aug 10), +9 more. |
| September | First fall frost approaching (around October 2). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 2). First frost around October 2. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 23). |
| November | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| 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 East Stroudsburg, PA (ZIP 18302)?
The median last spring frost date for East Stroudsburg, PA (ZIP code 18302) is around May 6. 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 25; one in ten it runs past May 18.
What is the first fall frost date in East Stroudsburg, PA?
The median first fall frost date for East Stroudsburg, PA is around October 2. 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 September 20 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in East Stroudsburg, PA?
The frost-free growing season in East Stroudsburg is about 149 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 East Stroudsburg (149 frost-free days, a moderate season), 34 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 21 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is East Stroudsburg, PA?
East Stroudsburg, PA 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 East Stroudsburg, PA?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 1 and plant out May 20 in East Stroudsburg. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in East Stroudsburg?
Two: plant Apr 8 and again by Aug 11; both mature before Oct 9.
When do I plant garlic in East Stroudsburg?
Oct 2 to Oct 23; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
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