Frost Dates for Minerva, OH 44657
Last spring frost May 5 · First fall frost October 11 · 159 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 44657 has about 9,620 people.
Moderate season: 159 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 18–May 21 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans September 29–October 23 (24 days).
Frost probability for 44657
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 21 | May 5 | April 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 29 | October 11 | October 23 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at NEW PHILADELPHIA (40.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 159-day season in Minerva
In Minerva (159 frost-free days, a moderate season), 32 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 23 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Mar 31 | May 19–May 26 | 117 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 117 available after May 19. | Jun 11 |
| Pepper | Mar 24 | May 19–May 26 | 117 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 117 available after May 19. | Jun 16 |
| Lettuce | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 20 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Apr 14. | Aug 9 |
| Cucumber | Apr 14 | May 19–May 26 | 131 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 131 available after May 19. | Jul 15 |
| Beans | — | May 12–May 26 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Oct 4. | Jul 22 |
| Peas | — | Mar 10–May 19 | 222 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 10. | Jul 31 |
| Zucchini | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Onion | Feb 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 194 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 10–Apr 28 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 8 |
| Kale | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 194 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 194 available after Apr 7. | Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 208 available after Apr 7. | Aug 9 |
| Radish | — | Mar 10–Jun 2 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Oct 18. | Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | Mar 10–Jun 2 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 21–Apr 28 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after Apr 21. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 11 | 264 | overwinter: Plant Oct 11 to Nov 1; harvest the following summer. | Nov 1 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 31–May 26 | 215 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 31; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 7 | May 12–May 19 | 131 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 131 available after May 12. | Jun 23 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 21 | May 19–May 19 | 124 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 124 available after May 19. | May 29 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 24 | Apr 28–May 12 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after Apr 28. | Jul 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 10 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 10–Jun 2 | 236 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 10 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Apr 7. | Jul 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 124 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 124 available after May 19. | May 29 |
| Eggplant | Mar 17 | May 19–May 26 | 117 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 117 available after May 19. | Jun 21 |
| Okra | Apr 7 | May 12–May 19 | 138 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Basil | Mar 31 | May 26–May 26 | 124 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 124 available after May 26. | Jul 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 7–Apr 28 | 194 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Parsley | Feb 24 | May 12–May 19 | 159 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 159 available after May 12. | Jul 26 |
| Celery | Feb 24 | May 12–May 26 | 159 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 159 available after May 12. | Jun 6 |
| Scallions | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 7 | Apr 28–May 5 | 173 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 20 |
| Collards | Feb 24 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 117 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 117 available after May 19. | Jun 6 |
| Chives | Feb 10 | May 12–May 19 | 173 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 173 available after May 12. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 10–Jun 2 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Oregano | Feb 24 | May 12–May 19 | 173 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 173 available after May 12. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 10 | May 12–May 19 | 159 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 159 available after May 12. | — |
| Sage | Mar 10 | May 12–May 19 | 173 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 173 available after May 12. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 24 | May 12–May 19 | 173 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 173 available after May 12. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 24 | Apr 21–May 5 | 180 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Cosmos | Apr 7 | May 5–May 19 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 15 |
| Lavender | Feb 10 | May 5–May 19 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after May 5. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 24 | May 5–May 12 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 25 |
| Melons | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 117 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 117 available after May 19. | Jun 6 |
| Mint | — | May 5–May 19 | 180 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 180 available after May 5. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 7 | May 5–May 12 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 12–May 26 | 138 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 138 available after May 12. | Jul 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 124 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 124 available after May 19. | Jun 8 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 5–May 19 | 145 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 145 available after May 5. | Jul 5 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 10 | May 12–May 19 | 124 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 124 available after May 12. | Jun 16 |
| Watermelon | Apr 21 | May 12–May 19 | 124 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 124 available after May 12. | Jun 11 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 21 | May 19–May 26 | 131 | two-plantings: Plant May 19 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Zinnias | Apr 7 | May 5–May 19 | 145 | two-plantings: Plant May 5 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 15 |
Month by month in Minerva
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 10), Lavender (Feb 10), Onion (Feb 10), Rosemary (Feb 10), Celery (Feb 24), Collards (Feb 24), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 10), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 10), Cabbage (Mar 10), Lettuce (Mar 10), Sage (Mar 10), Swiss Chard (Mar 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 10), Beets (Mar 10), Dill (Mar 10), Peas (Mar 10), Radish (Mar 10), Spinach (Mar 10), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 31). |
| April | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Apr 7), Corn (Apr 7), Cosmos (Apr 7), Nasturtiums (Apr 7), Okra (Apr 7), Zinnias (Apr 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 7), Turnip (Apr 7), Carrots (Apr 14), Potatoes (Apr 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 7), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 7), Cabbage (Apr 7), Collards (Apr 7), Kale (Apr 7), Lettuce (Apr 7), +6 more. |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 5), Beans (May 12), Pole Beans (May 12). Transplant from: Cosmos (May 5), Lavender (May 5), Marigolds (May 5), Mint (May 5), Nasturtiums (May 5), Zinnias (May 5), +23 more. Last frost around May 5. Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (May 29), Pumpkin (May 29). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jun 6), Celery (Jun 6), Melons (Jun 6), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 8), Tomato (Jun 11), Watermelon (Jun 11), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Jul 5), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 10), Pole Beans (Jul 10), Basil (Jul 15), Cosmos (Jul 15), Cucumber (Jul 15), +11 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Aug 9), Carrots (Aug 9), Beets (Aug 10), Dill (Aug 10), Swiss Chard (Aug 10), Calendula (Aug 15), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Sep 8), Spinach (Sep 8), Radish (Sep 9). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 11). First frost around October 11. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 1). |
| 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 Minerva, OH (ZIP 44657)?
The median last spring frost date for Minerva, OH (ZIP code 44657) is around May 5. 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 18; one in ten it runs past May 21.
What is the first fall frost date in Minerva, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Minerva, 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Minerva, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Minerva is about 159 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 Minerva (159 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 Minerva, OH?
Minerva, 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 Minerva, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 31 and plant out May 19 in Minerva. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Minerva?
Two: plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.
When do I plant garlic in Minerva?
Oct 11 to Nov 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Louisville (ZIP 44641) has 174 frost-free days, 15 more than Minerva (ZIP 44657). See Louisville ZIP 44641 frost dates
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