Frost Dates for Newport, OR 97365
Last spring frost April 2 · First fall frost November 13 · 225 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 97365 has about 11,100 people.
Long season: 225 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 2–May 5 (64 days). Fall frost risk spans October 18–December 6 (49 days).
Frost probability for 97365
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 5 | April 2 | March 2 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 18 | November 13 | December 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TIDEWATER (30.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 225-day season in Newport
In Newport (225 frost-free days, a long 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 | Feb 26 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 183 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 16. | Jul 14 |
| Pepper | Feb 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 183 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 16. | Jul 19 |
| Lettuce | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 12. | Sep 11 |
| Cucumber | Mar 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Beans | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Peas | — | Feb 5–Apr 16 | 288 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 5. | Sep 2 |
| Zucchini | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Onion | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 260 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 5. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 5–Mar 26 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Kale | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Broccoli | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 260 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 260 available after Mar 5. | Aug 18 |
| Cabbage | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 5. | Sep 11 |
| Radish | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Oct 12 |
| Beets | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 246 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 13 | 330 | overwinter: Plant Nov 13 to Dec 4; harvest the following summer. | Dec 4 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 26–Apr 23 | 281 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 26; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 197 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 9. | Jul 26 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 16 | 190 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 16. | Jul 1 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 26. | Aug 23 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 5 | Mar 19–Mar 19 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 11 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 274 available after Mar 5. | Aug 12 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 190 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 16. | Jul 1 |
| Eggplant | Feb 12 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 16. | Jul 24 |
| Okra | Mar 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 204 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Basil | Feb 26 | Apr 23–Apr 23 | 190 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 5–Mar 26 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Parsley | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Apr 9. | Aug 28 |
| Celery | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 225 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 225 available after Apr 9. | Jul 9 |
| Scallions | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 22 |
| Collards | Jan 22 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 183 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 16. | Jul 9 |
| Chives | Jan 8 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 5–Apr 30 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Sep 12; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 12 |
| Oregano | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 239 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 8 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Sage | Feb 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 22 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 239 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 239 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 19 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Nov 20. | Sep 17 |
| Cosmos | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Lavender | Jan 8 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 246 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 246 available after Apr 2. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 19 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 27 |
| Melons | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 183 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 16. | Jul 9 |
| Mint | — | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 246 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 246 available after Apr 2. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 204 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 204 available after Apr 9. | Aug 12 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 190 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 16. | Jul 11 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 211 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 2. | Aug 7 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 5 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 190 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 9. | Jul 19 |
| Watermelon | Mar 19 | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 190 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 190 available after Apr 9. | Jul 14 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 19 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 197 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 22; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 22 |
| Zinnias | Mar 5 | Apr 2–Apr 16 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
Month by month in Newport
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 8), Lavender (Jan 8), Onion (Jan 8), Rosemary (Jan 8), Celery (Jan 22), Collards (Jan 22), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 5), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 5), Cabbage (Feb 5), Lettuce (Feb 5), Sage (Feb 5), Swiss Chard (Feb 5), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 5), Beets (Feb 5), Dill (Feb 5), Peas (Feb 5), Radish (Feb 5), Spinach (Feb 5), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 26). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 5), Corn (Mar 5), Cosmos (Mar 5), Nasturtiums (Mar 5), Okra (Mar 5), Zinnias (Mar 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 5), Turnip (Mar 5), Carrots (Mar 12), Potatoes (Mar 19). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 5), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 5), Cabbage (Mar 5), Collards (Mar 5), Kale (Mar 5), Lettuce (Mar 5), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 2), Beans (Apr 9), Pole Beans (Apr 9). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 2), Lavender (Apr 2), Marigolds (Apr 2), Mint (Apr 2), Nasturtiums (Apr 2), Zinnias (Apr 2), +23 more. Last frost around April 2. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 1), Pumpkin (Jul 1), Cantaloupe (Jul 9), Celery (Jul 9), Melons (Jul 9), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 11), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 7), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 12), Pole Beans (Aug 12), Basil (Aug 17), Cosmos (Aug 17), Cucumber (Aug 17), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 2), Cabbage (Sep 11), Carrots (Sep 11), Beets (Sep 12), Dill (Sep 12), Swiss Chard (Sep 12), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 1), Arugula (Oct 11), Spinach (Oct 11), Radish (Oct 12). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 13). First frost around November 13. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 4). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Newport, OR (ZIP 97365)?
The median last spring frost date for Newport, OR (ZIP code 97365) is around April 2. 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 March 2; one in ten it runs past May 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Newport, OR?
The median first fall frost date for Newport, OR is around November 13. 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 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Newport, OR?
The frost-free growing season in Newport is about 225 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 Newport (225 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Newport, OR?
Newport, OR is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Newport, OR?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 26 and plant out Apr 16 in Newport. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Newport?
Two: plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Nov 20.
When do I plant garlic in Newport?
Nov 13 to Dec 4; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Newport?
Yes: plant out Apr 16 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 14 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Florence (ZIP 97439) has 236 frost-free days, 11 more than Newport (ZIP 97365). See Florence ZIP 97439 frost dates
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