Frost Dates for Madison, OH 44057
Last spring frost May 12 · First fall frost October 8 · 149 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 44057 has about 19,400 people.
Moderate season: 149 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 27–May 28 (31 days). Fall frost risk spans September 22–October 23 (31 days).
Frost probability for 44057
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 28 | May 12 | April 27 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 22 | October 8 | October 23 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CHARDON (22.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 149-day season in Madison
In Madison (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 7 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 8 |
| Pepper | Mar 31 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 13 |
| Lettuce | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 17 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 191 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 21. | Aug 6 |
| Cucumber | Apr 21 | May 26–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 121 available after May 26. | Jul 12 |
| Beans | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Oct 1. | Jul 19 |
| Peas | — | Mar 17–May 26 | 212 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 17. | Jul 28 |
| Zucchini | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 26. | Jul 17 |
| Onion | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 184 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 17–May 5 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Oct 29. | Sep 5 |
| Kale | Mar 3 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Broccoli | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 184 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 14. | Jul 13 |
| Cabbage | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 14. | Aug 6 |
| Radish | — | Mar 17–Jun 9 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Oct 15. | Sep 6 |
| Beets | — | Mar 17–Jun 9 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 28–May 5 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 8 | 254 | overwinter: Plant Oct 8 to Oct 29; harvest the following summer. | Oct 29 |
| Strawberry | — | Apr 7–Jun 2 | 205 | perennial: A perennial: plant Apr 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 14 | May 19–May 26 | 121 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 121 available after May 19. | Jun 20 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 28 | May 26–May 26 | 114 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 114 available after May 26. | — |
| Cauliflower | Mar 31 | May 5–May 19 | 163 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 163 available after May 5. | Jul 18 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 17 | Apr 28–Apr 28 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 17–Jun 9 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Oct 29. | Sep 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 14. | Jul 7 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 114 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 114 available after May 26. | — |
| Eggplant | Mar 24 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 18 |
| Okra | Apr 14 | May 19–May 26 | 128 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 17 |
| Basil | Apr 7 | Jun 2–Jun 2 | 114 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 114 available after Jun 2. | Jul 12 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 14–May 5 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 12 |
| Parsley | Mar 3 | May 19–May 26 | 149 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 149 available after May 19. | Jul 23 |
| Celery | Mar 3 | May 19–Jun 2 | 149 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 149 available after May 19. | Jun 3 |
| Scallions | Mar 3 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 14 | May 5–May 12 | 163 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 17 |
| Collards | Mar 3 | Apr 14–Apr 28 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 3 |
| Chives | Feb 17 | May 19–May 26 | 163 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 163 available after May 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 17–Jun 9 | 212 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 7 |
| Oregano | Mar 3 | May 19–May 26 | 163 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 163 available after May 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 17 | May 19–May 26 | 149 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 149 available after May 19. | — |
| Sage | Mar 17 | May 19–May 26 | 163 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 163 available after May 19. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 3 | May 19–May 26 | 163 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 163 available after May 19. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 31 | Apr 28–May 12 | 170 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 15. | Aug 12 |
| Cosmos | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 12; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 12 |
| Lavender | Feb 17 | May 12–May 26 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after May 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 31 | May 12–May 19 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 22 |
| Melons | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 107 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 107 available after May 26. | Jun 3 |
| Mint | — | May 12–May 26 | 170 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 170 available after May 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 17; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 17 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 19–Jun 2 | 128 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 128 available after May 19. | Jul 7 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 114 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 114 available after May 26. | Jun 5 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 12–May 26 | 135 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 135 available after May 12. | Jul 2 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 17 | May 19–May 26 | 114 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 114 available after May 19. | Jun 13 |
| Watermelon | Apr 28 | May 19–May 26 | 114 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 114 available after May 19. | Jun 8 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 2 | 121 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 121 available after May 26. | Jul 17 |
| Zinnias | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 135 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 12; both mature before Sep 24. | Jul 12 |
Month by month in Madison
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 17), Lavender (Feb 17), Onion (Feb 17), Rosemary (Feb 17). |
| March | Start indoors: Celery (Mar 3), Collards (Mar 3), Kale (Mar 3), Oregano (Mar 3), Parsley (Mar 3), Scallions (Mar 3), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 17), Beets (Mar 17), Dill (Mar 17), Peas (Mar 17), Radish (Mar 17), Spinach (Mar 17), +1 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Basil (Apr 7), Tomato (Apr 7), Bok Choy (Apr 14), Corn (Apr 14), Cosmos (Apr 14), Nasturtiums (Apr 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 14), Turnip (Apr 14), Carrots (Apr 21), Potatoes (Apr 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 14), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 14), Cabbage (Apr 14), Collards (Apr 14), Kale (Apr 14), Lettuce (Apr 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Apr 7). |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 12), Beans (May 19), Pole Beans (May 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (May 5), Cauliflower (May 5), Cosmos (May 12), Lavender (May 12), Marigolds (May 12), Mint (May 12), +24 more. Last frost around May 12. |
| June | Transplant from: Basil (Jun 2). Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 3), Celery (Jun 3), Melons (Jun 3), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 5), Tomato (Jun 8), Watermelon (Jun 8), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 2), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 7), Pole Beans (Jul 7), Basil (Jul 12), Cosmos (Jul 12), Cucumber (Jul 12), +11 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 6), Carrots (Aug 6), Beets (Aug 7), Dill (Aug 7), Swiss Chard (Aug 7), Calendula (Aug 12), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 5), Spinach (Sep 5), Radish (Sep 6). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 8). First frost around October 8. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Oct 29). |
| 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 Madison, OH (ZIP 44057)?
The median last spring frost date for Madison, OH (ZIP code 44057) is around May 12. 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 27; one in ten it runs past May 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Madison, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Madison, OH is around October 8. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Madison, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Madison 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 Madison (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 Madison, OH?
Madison, 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 Madison, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Apr 7 and plant out May 26 in Madison. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Madison?
Two: plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 15.
When do I plant garlic in Madison?
Oct 8 to Oct 29; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Painesville (ZIP 44077) has 174 frost-free days, 25 more than Madison (ZIP 44057). See Painesville ZIP 44077 frost dates
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