Frost Dates for Steubenville, OH 43953
Steubenville has 2 ZIP codes. The Steubenville, OH frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost May 1 · First fall frost October 19 · 171 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 43953 has about 11,300 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Steubenville.
Moderate season: 171 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 15–May 14 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 6–November 2 (27 days).
Frost probability for 43953
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 14 | May 1 | April 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 6 | October 19 | November 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WELLSBURG WTR TRMT PL (12.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 171-day season in Steubenville
In Steubenville (171 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 27 | May 15–May 22 | 129 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 129 available after May 15. | Jun 19 |
| Pepper | Mar 20 | May 15–May 22 | 129 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 129 available after May 15. | Jun 24 |
| Lettuce | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Apr 10. | Aug 17 |
| Cucumber | Apr 10 | May 15–May 22 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Beans | — | May 8–May 22 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 12. | Jul 30 |
| Peas | — | Mar 6–May 15 | 234 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 6. | Aug 8 |
| Zucchini | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Onion | Feb 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 206 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 6–Apr 24 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Kale | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Broccoli | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 3. | Jul 24 |
| Cabbage | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 3. | Aug 17 |
| Radish | — | Mar 6–May 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 17; both mature before Oct 26. | Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | Mar 6–May 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 192 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 19 | 276 | overwinter: Plant Oct 19 to Nov 9; harvest the following summer. | Nov 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 27–May 22 | 227 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 3 | May 8–May 15 | 143 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 143 available after May 8. | Jul 1 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 17 | May 15–May 15 | 136 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 136 available after May 15. | Jun 6 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 20 | Apr 24–May 8 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 24. | Jul 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 6 | Apr 17–Apr 17 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 6–May 29 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 16 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 3. | Jul 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 136 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 136 available after May 15. | Jun 6 |
| Eggplant | Mar 13 | May 15–May 22 | 129 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 129 available after May 15. | Jun 29 |
| Okra | Apr 3 | May 8–May 15 | 150 | two-plantings: Plant May 8 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Basil | Mar 27 | May 22–May 22 | 136 | two-plantings: Plant May 22 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 3–Apr 24 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Parsley | Feb 20 | May 8–May 15 | 171 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 171 available after May 8. | Aug 3 |
| Celery | Feb 20 | May 8–May 22 | 171 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 171 available after May 8. | Jun 14 |
| Scallions | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 6 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 9. | Sep 1 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 3 | Apr 24–May 1 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 28 |
| Collards | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 27; both mature before Nov 9. | Aug 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 129 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 129 available after May 15. | Jun 14 |
| Chives | Feb 6 | May 8–May 15 | 185 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 185 available after May 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 6–May 29 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 18 |
| Oregano | Feb 20 | May 8–May 15 | 185 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 185 available after May 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 6 | May 8–May 15 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after May 8. | — |
| Sage | Mar 6 | May 8–May 15 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after May 8. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 20 | May 8–May 15 | 185 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 185 available after May 8. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 20 | Apr 17–May 1 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 26. | Aug 23 |
| Cosmos | Apr 3 | May 1–May 15 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
| Lavender | Feb 6 | May 1–May 15 | 192 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 192 available after May 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 20 | May 1–May 8 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 5. | Aug 2 |
| Melons | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 129 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 129 available after May 15. | Jun 14 |
| Mint | — | May 1–May 15 | 192 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 192 available after May 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 3 | May 1–May 8 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 8–May 22 | 150 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 150 available after May 8. | Jul 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 136 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 136 available after May 15. | Jun 16 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 1–May 15 | 157 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 157 available after May 1. | Jul 13 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 6 | May 8–May 15 | 136 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 136 available after May 8. | Jun 24 |
| Watermelon | Apr 17 | May 8–May 15 | 136 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 136 available after May 8. | Jun 19 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 17 | May 15–May 22 | 143 | two-plantings: Plant May 15 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 28 |
| Zinnias | Apr 3 | May 1–May 15 | 157 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 23; both mature before Oct 5. | Jul 23 |
Month by month in Steubenville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 6), Lavender (Feb 6), Onion (Feb 6), Rosemary (Feb 6), Celery (Feb 20), Collards (Feb 20), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 6), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 6), Cabbage (Mar 6), Lettuce (Mar 6), Sage (Mar 6), Swiss Chard (Mar 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 6), Beets (Mar 6), Dill (Mar 6), Peas (Mar 6), Radish (Mar 6), Spinach (Mar 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 27). |
| April | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Apr 3), Corn (Apr 3), Cosmos (Apr 3), Nasturtiums (Apr 3), Okra (Apr 3), Zinnias (Apr 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 3), Turnip (Apr 3), Carrots (Apr 10), Potatoes (Apr 17). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 3), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 3), Cabbage (Apr 3), Collards (Apr 3), Kale (Apr 3), Lettuce (Apr 3), +6 more. |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 1), Beans (May 8), Pole Beans (May 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (May 1), Lavender (May 1), Marigolds (May 1), Mint (May 1), Nasturtiums (May 1), Zinnias (May 1), +23 more. Last frost around May 1. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 6), Pumpkin (Jun 6), Cantaloupe (Jun 14), Celery (Jun 14), Melons (Jun 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 16), +5 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Corn (Jul 1), Sunflowers (Jul 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 18), Pole Beans (Jul 18), Basil (Jul 23), Cosmos (Jul 23), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Aug 2), Parsley (Aug 3), Peas (Aug 8), Cabbage (Aug 17), Carrots (Aug 17), Beets (Aug 18), +8 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 1), Kohlrabi (Sep 1), Turnip (Sep 6), Arugula (Sep 16), Spinach (Sep 16), Radish (Sep 17). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 19). First frost around October 19. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 9). |
| 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 Steubenville, OH (ZIP 43953)?
The median last spring frost date for Steubenville, OH (ZIP code 43953) is around May 1. 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 15; one in ten it runs past May 14.
What is the first fall frost date in Steubenville, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Steubenville, OH is around October 19. 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 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Steubenville, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Steubenville is about 171 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 Steubenville (171 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 Steubenville, OH?
Steubenville, 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 Steubenville, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 27 and plant out May 15 in Steubenville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Steubenville?
Two: plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 26.
When do I plant garlic in Steubenville?
Oct 19 to Nov 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
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