Frost Dates for London, KY 40741
Last spring frost April 24 · First fall frost October 14 · 173 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7a
ZIP 40741 has about 23,400 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in London.
Moderate season: 173 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 8–May 10 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 1–October 26 (25 days).
Frost probability for 40741
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 10 | April 24 | April 8 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 1 | October 14 | October 26 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MT VERNON (31.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in London, KY
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40741 | April 24 | October 14 | 7a |
| 40744 | April 24 | October 16 | 7a |
Which crops fit a 173-day season in London
In London (173 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 20 | May 8–May 15 | 131 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 131 available after May 8. | Jun 14 |
| Pepper | Mar 13 | May 8–May 15 | 131 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 131 available after May 8. | Jun 19 |
| Lettuce | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 23 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 215 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 215 available after Apr 3. | Aug 12 |
| Cucumber | Apr 3 | May 8–May 15 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 18 |
| Beans | — | May 1–May 15 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 25 |
| Peas | — | Feb 27–May 8 | 236 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 236 available after Feb 27. | Aug 3 |
| Zucchini | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 23 |
| Onion | Jan 30 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 27–Apr 17 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 11 |
| Kale | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Broccoli | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 208 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 27. | Jul 19 |
| Cabbage | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 27. | Aug 12 |
| Radish | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Oct 21. | Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 194 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 14 | 278 | overwinter: Plant Oct 14 to Nov 4; harvest the following summer. | Nov 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 20–May 15 | 229 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 20; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 27 | May 1–May 8 | 145 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 145 available after May 1. | Jun 26 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 10 | May 8–May 8 | 138 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 138 available after May 8. | Jun 1 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 13 | Apr 17–May 1 | 187 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 187 available after Apr 17. | Jul 24 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 10 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 250 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 27. | Jul 13 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 138 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 138 available after May 8. | Jun 1 |
| Eggplant | Mar 6 | May 8–May 15 | 131 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 131 available after May 8. | Jun 24 |
| Okra | Mar 27 | May 1–May 8 | 152 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 23 |
| Basil | Mar 20 | May 15–May 15 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 18 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 27–Apr 17 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 18 |
| Parsley | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 173 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 173 available after May 1. | Jul 29 |
| Celery | Feb 13 | May 1–May 15 | 173 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 173 available after May 1. | Jun 9 |
| Scallions | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 4. | Sep 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 27 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 187 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 23 |
| Collards | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Nov 4. | Aug 22 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 131 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 131 available after May 8. | Jun 9 |
| Chives | Jan 30 | May 1–May 8 | 187 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 187 available after May 1. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 27–May 22 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Aug 13; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 13 |
| Oregano | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 187 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 187 available after May 1. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 30 | May 1–May 8 | 173 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 173 available after May 1. | — |
| Sage | Feb 27 | May 1–May 8 | 187 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 187 available after May 1. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 13 | May 1–May 8 | 187 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 187 available after May 1. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 21. | Aug 18 |
| Cosmos | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 8 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 18 |
| Lavender | Jan 30 | Apr 24–May 8 | 194 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 24. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 13 | Apr 24–May 1 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 28 |
| Melons | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 131 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 131 available after May 8. | Jun 9 |
| Mint | — | Apr 24–May 8 | 194 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 24. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 23 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 1–May 15 | 152 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 152 available after May 1. | Jul 13 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 138 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 138 available after May 8. | Jun 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 24–May 8 | 159 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 159 available after Apr 24. | Jul 8 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 27 | May 1–May 8 | 138 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 138 available after May 1. | Jun 19 |
| Watermelon | Apr 10 | May 1–May 8 | 138 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 138 available after May 1. | Jun 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 10 | May 8–May 15 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 23 |
| Zinnias | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 8 | 159 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 18; both mature before Sep 30. | Jul 18 |
Month by month in London
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 30), Lavender (Jan 30), Onion (Jan 30), Rosemary (Jan 30). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 13), Collards (Feb 13), Kale (Feb 13), Oregano (Feb 13), Parsley (Feb 13), Scallions (Feb 13), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 27), Beets (Feb 27), Dill (Feb 27), Peas (Feb 27), Radish (Feb 27), Spinach (Feb 27). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 6), Calendula (Mar 13), Cauliflower (Mar 13), Marigolds (Mar 13), Pepper (Mar 13), Basil (Mar 20), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 13), Cilantro (Mar 27), Turnip (Mar 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 27), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 27), Cabbage (Mar 27), Collards (Mar 27), Kale (Mar 27), Lettuce (Mar 27), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 20). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 3), Butternut Squash (Apr 10), Cantaloupe (Apr 10), Melons (Apr 10), Pumpkin (Apr 10), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 10), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 3), Potatoes (Apr 10), Sunflowers (Apr 24). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 10), Swiss Chard (Apr 10), Bok Choy (Apr 17), Cauliflower (Apr 17), Cosmos (Apr 24), Lavender (Apr 24), +4 more. Last frost around April 24. |
| May | Direct sow from: Beans (May 1), Pole Beans (May 1). Transplant from: Celery (May 1), Chives (May 1), Corn (May 1), Okra (May 1), Oregano (May 1), Parsley (May 1), +17 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 1), Pumpkin (Jun 1), Cantaloupe (Jun 9), Celery (Jun 9), Melons (Jun 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 11), +6 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 8), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 13), Pole Beans (Jul 13), Basil (Jul 18), Cosmos (Jul 18), Cucumber (Jul 18), +10 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Peas (Aug 3), Cabbage (Aug 12), Carrots (Aug 12), Beets (Aug 13), Dill (Aug 13), Swiss Chard (Aug 13), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Sep 1), Arugula (Sep 11), Spinach (Sep 11), Radish (Sep 12). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 14). First frost around October 14. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 4). |
| 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 London, KY (ZIP 40741)?
The median last spring frost date for London, KY (ZIP code 40741) is around April 24. 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 8; one in ten it runs past May 10.
What is the first fall frost date in London, KY?
The median first fall frost date for London, KY is around October 14. 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 1 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in London, KY?
The frost-free growing season in London is about 173 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 London (173 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 London, KY?
London, KY is in USDA hardiness zone 7a (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 London, KY?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 20 and plant out May 8 in London. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in London?
Two: plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 21.
When do I plant garlic in London?
Oct 14 to Nov 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Corbin (ZIP 40701) has 180 frost-free days, 7 more than London (ZIP 40741). See Corbin ZIP 40701 frost dates
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