Frost Dates for Hubbard, OH 44425

Last spring frost May 9 · First fall frost October 11 · 155 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a

ZIP 44425 has about 13,600 people.

Moderate season: 155 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 24–May 27 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans September 21–October 28 (37 days).

Frost probability for 44425

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)May 27May 9April 24
Fall (first frost)September 21October 11October 28

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MINERAL RIDGE WTR WKS (17.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 155-day season in Hubbard

In Hubbard (155 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoApr 4May 23–May 30113fits: 80 days to maturity, 113 available after May 23.Jun 11
PepperMar 28May 23–May 30113fits: 75 days to maturity, 113 available after May 23.Jun 16
LettuceMar 14Apr 11–Apr 18190two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 20
Carrots—Apr 18–Apr 25197fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 18.Aug 9
CucumberApr 18May 23–May 30127fits: 60 days to maturity, 127 available after May 23.Jul 15
Beans—May 16–May 30141two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Oct 4.Jul 22
Peas—Mar 14–May 23218fits: 65 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 14.Jul 31
ZucchiniApr 25May 23–May 30127two-plantings: Plant May 23 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
OnionFeb 14Apr 11–Apr 25190fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 11.—
Spinach—Mar 14–May 2232two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1.Sep 8
KaleFeb 28Apr 11–Apr 25204two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
BroccoliMar 14Apr 11–Apr 25190fits: 80 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 11.Jul 16
CabbageMar 14Apr 11–Apr 25204fits: 70 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 11.Aug 9
Radish—Mar 14–Jun 6218two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Oct 18.Sep 9
Beets—Mar 14–Jun 6218two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
Potatoes—Apr 25–May 2176fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 25.—
Garlic—Oct 11260overwinter: Plant Oct 11 to Nov 1; harvest the following summer.Nov 1
Strawberry—Apr 4–May 30211perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornApr 11May 16–May 23127fits: 75 days to maturity, 127 available after May 16.Jun 23
PumpkinApr 25May 23–May 23120fits: 100 days to maturity, 120 available after May 23.May 29
CauliflowerMar 28May 2–May 16169fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after May 2.Jul 21
Swiss ChardMar 14Apr 25–Apr 25176two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
Arugula—Mar 14–Jun 6232two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1.Sep 8
Brussel SproutsMar 14Apr 11–Apr 25204fits: 100 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 11.Jul 10
Butternut SquashApr 25May 23–May 30120fits: 100 days to maturity, 120 available after May 23.May 29
EggplantMar 21May 23–May 30113fits: 70 days to maturity, 113 available after May 23.Jun 21
OkraApr 11May 16–May 23134two-plantings: Plant May 16 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
BasilApr 4May 30–May 30120fits: 60 days to maturity, 120 available after May 30.Jul 15
Cilantro—Apr 11–May 2190two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 15
ParsleyFeb 28May 16–May 23155fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after May 16.Jul 26
CeleryFeb 28May 16–May 30155fits: 120 days to maturity, 155 available after May 16.Jun 6
ScallionsFeb 28Apr 11–Apr 25204two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
Turnip—Apr 11–Apr 25204two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 29
Kohlrabi—Mar 28–Apr 11218two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 24
Bok ChoyApr 11May 2–May 9169two-plantings: Plant May 2 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 20
CollardsFeb 28Apr 11–Apr 25204two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1.Aug 19
CantaloupeApr 25May 23–May 30113fits: 85 days to maturity, 113 available after May 23.Jun 6
ChivesFeb 14May 16–May 23169fits: 90 days to maturity, 169 available after May 16.—
Dill—Mar 14–Jun 6218two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 10
OreganoFeb 28May 16–May 23169fits: 80 days to maturity, 169 available after May 16.—
RosemaryFeb 14May 16–May 23155fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after May 16.—
SageMar 14May 16–May 23169fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after May 16.—
ThymeFeb 28May 16–May 23169fits: 90 days to maturity, 169 available after May 16.—
CalendulaMar 28Apr 25–May 9176two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18.Aug 15
CosmosApr 11May 9–May 23141two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 15
LavenderFeb 14May 9–May 23176fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 9.—
MarigoldsMar 28May 9–May 16141two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 25
MelonsApr 25May 23–May 30113fits: 85 days to maturity, 113 available after May 23.Jun 6
Mint—May 9–May 23176fits: 90 days to maturity, 176 available after May 9.—
NasturtiumsApr 11May 9–May 16141two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
Pole Beans—May 16–May 30134fits: 65 days to maturity, 134 available after May 16.Jul 10
Spaghetti SquashApr 25May 23–May 30120fits: 90 days to maturity, 120 available after May 23.Jun 8
Sunflowers—May 9–May 23141fits: 70 days to maturity, 141 available after May 9.Jul 5
TomatillosMar 14May 16–May 23120fits: 75 days to maturity, 120 available after May 16.Jun 16
WatermelonApr 25May 16–May 23120fits: 80 days to maturity, 120 available after May 16.Jun 11
Yellow SquashApr 25May 23–May 30127two-plantings: Plant May 23 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 20
ZinniasApr 11May 9–May 23141two-plantings: Plant May 9 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27.Jul 15

Month by month in Hubbard

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryPlan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates.
FebruaryStart indoors: Chives (Feb 14), Lavender (Feb 14), Onion (Feb 14), Rosemary (Feb 14), Celery (Feb 28), Collards (Feb 28), +5 more.
MarchStart indoors: Broccoli (Mar 14), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 14), Cabbage (Mar 14), Lettuce (Mar 14), Sage (Mar 14), Swiss Chard (Mar 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 14), Beets (Mar 14), Dill (Mar 14), Peas (Mar 14), Radish (Mar 14), Spinach (Mar 14), +1 more.
AprilStart indoors: Basil (Apr 4), Tomato (Apr 4), Bok Choy (Apr 11), Corn (Apr 11), Cosmos (Apr 11), Nasturtiums (Apr 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 11), Turnip (Apr 11), Carrots (Apr 18), Potatoes (Apr 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 11), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 11), Cabbage (Apr 11), Collards (Apr 11), Kale (Apr 11), Lettuce (Apr 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 4).
MayDirect sow from: Sunflowers (May 9), Beans (May 16), Pole Beans (May 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 2), Cauliflower (May 2), Cosmos (May 9), Lavender (May 9), Marigolds (May 9), Mint (May 9), +25 more. Last frost around May 9. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 29), Pumpkin (May 29).
JuneLast sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 6), Celery (Jun 6), Melons (Jun 6), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 8), Tomato (Jun 11), Watermelon (Jun 11), +4 more.
JulyLast sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 10), Pole Beans (Jul 10), Basil (Jul 15), Cosmos (Jul 15), Cucumber (Jul 15), +11 more.
AugustLast sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 9), Carrots (Aug 9), Beets (Aug 10), Dill (Aug 10), Swiss Chard (Aug 10), Calendula (Aug 15), +8 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 8), Spinach (Sep 8), Radish (Sep 9).
OctoberDirect sow from: Garlic (Oct 11). First frost around October 11.
NovemberLast sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 1).
DecemberClean 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 Hubbard, OH (ZIP 44425)?

The median last spring frost date for Hubbard, OH (ZIP code 44425) is around May 9. 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 24; one in ten it runs past May 27.

What is the first fall frost date in Hubbard, OH?

The median first fall frost date for Hubbard, OH is around October 11. 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 21 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Hubbard, OH?

The frost-free growing season in Hubbard is about 155 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 Hubbard (155 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

What USDA hardiness zone is Hubbard, OH?

Hubbard, OH is in USDA hardiness zone 6a (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 Hubbard, OH?

Start tomatoes indoors Apr 4 and plant out May 23 in Hubbard. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Hubbard?

Two: plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.

When do I plant garlic in Hubbard?

Oct 11 to Nov 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

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