Frost Dates for Toledo, OH 43612
Toledo has 15 ZIP codes. The Toledo, OH frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 23 · First fall frost October 21 · 181 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6b
ZIP 43612 has about 28,500 people, one of 15 ZIP codes in Toledo.
Long season: 181 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 10–May 7 (27 days). Fall frost risk spans October 7–November 3 (27 days).
Frost probability for 43612
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 7 | April 23 | April 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 7 | October 21 | November 3 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MONROE (26.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 181-day season in Toledo
In Toledo (181 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 | Mar 19 | May 7–May 14 | 139 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 139 available after May 7. | Jun 21 |
| Pepper | Mar 12 | May 7–May 14 | 139 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 139 available after May 7. | Jun 26 |
| Lettuce | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 30 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 2–Apr 9 | 223 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 223 available after Apr 2. | Aug 19 |
| Cucumber | Apr 2 | May 7–May 14 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 25 |
| Beans | — | Apr 30–May 14 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Aug 1; both mature before Oct 14. | Aug 1 |
| Peas | — | Feb 26–May 7 | 244 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 244 available after Feb 26. | Aug 10 |
| Zucchini | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Onion | Jan 29 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 26. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 26–Apr 16 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 18 |
| Kale | Feb 12 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Broccoli | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 26. | Jul 26 |
| Cabbage | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 26. | Aug 19 |
| Radish | — | Feb 26–May 21 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Oct 28. | Sep 19 |
| Beets | — | Feb 26–May 21 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 9–Apr 16 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 9. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 21 | 286 | overwinter: Plant Oct 21 to Nov 11; harvest the following summer. | Nov 11 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 19–May 14 | 237 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 19; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 153 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 153 available after Apr 30. | Jul 3 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 9 | May 7–May 7 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 7. | Jun 8 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 12 | Apr 16–Apr 30 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 16. | Jul 31 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 26 | Apr 9–Apr 9 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 26–May 21 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 18 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 26. | Jul 20 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 146 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 146 available after May 7. | Jun 8 |
| Eggplant | Mar 5 | May 7–May 14 | 139 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 139 available after May 7. | Jul 1 |
| Okra | Mar 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 160 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 30 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Basil | Mar 19 | May 14–May 14 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 14 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 25 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 26–Apr 16 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Parsley | Feb 12 | Apr 30–May 7 | 181 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 30. | Aug 5 |
| Celery | Feb 12 | Apr 30–May 14 | 181 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 30. | Jun 16 |
| Scallions | Feb 12 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 26 | Apr 16–Apr 23 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 16 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 30 |
| Collards | Feb 12 | Mar 26–Apr 9 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after May 7. | Jun 16 |
| Chives | Jan 29 | Apr 30–May 7 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 26–May 21 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 20 |
| Oregano | Feb 12 | Apr 30–May 7 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 29 | Apr 30–May 7 | 181 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Sage | Feb 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 195 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 12 | Apr 30–May 7 | 195 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 30. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 12 | Apr 9–Apr 23 | 202 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 9 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Oct 28. | Aug 25 |
| Cosmos | Mar 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 25 |
| Lavender | Jan 29 | Apr 23–May 7 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 12 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 7. | Aug 4 |
| Melons | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 139 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 139 available after May 7. | Jun 16 |
| Mint | — | Apr 23–May 7 | 202 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 23. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 26 | Apr 23–Apr 30 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 30–May 14 | 160 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 160 available after Apr 30. | Jul 20 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 146 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 146 available after May 7. | Jun 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 23–May 7 | 167 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 167 available after Apr 23. | Jul 15 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 26 | Apr 30–May 7 | 146 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 30. | Jun 26 |
| Watermelon | Apr 9 | Apr 30–May 7 | 146 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 146 available after Apr 30. | Jun 21 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 9 | May 7–May 14 | 153 | two-plantings: Plant May 7 and again by Jul 30; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 30 |
| Zinnias | Mar 26 | Apr 23–May 7 | 167 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 23 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Oct 7. | Jul 25 |
Month by month in Toledo
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 29), Lavender (Jan 29), Onion (Jan 29), Rosemary (Jan 29). |
| February | Start indoors: Celery (Feb 12), Collards (Feb 12), Kale (Feb 12), Oregano (Feb 12), Parsley (Feb 12), Scallions (Feb 12), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 26), Beets (Feb 26), Dill (Feb 26), Peas (Feb 26), Radish (Feb 26), Spinach (Feb 26). |
| March | Start indoors: Eggplant (Mar 5), Calendula (Mar 12), Cauliflower (Mar 12), Marigolds (Mar 12), Pepper (Mar 12), Basil (Mar 19), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Mar 12), Cilantro (Mar 26), Turnip (Mar 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 26), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 26), Cabbage (Mar 26), Collards (Mar 26), Kale (Mar 26), Lettuce (Mar 26), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 19). |
| April | Start indoors: Cucumber (Apr 2), Butternut Squash (Apr 9), Cantaloupe (Apr 9), Melons (Apr 9), Pumpkin (Apr 9), Spaghetti Squash (Apr 9), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Apr 2), Potatoes (Apr 9), Sunflowers (Apr 23), Beans (Apr 30), Pole Beans (Apr 30). Transplant from: Calendula (Apr 9), Swiss Chard (Apr 9), Bok Choy (Apr 16), Cauliflower (Apr 16), Cosmos (Apr 23), Lavender (Apr 23), +15 more. Last frost around April 23. |
| May | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (May 7), Cantaloupe (May 7), Cucumber (May 7), Eggplant (May 7), Melons (May 7), Pepper (May 7), +6 more. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 8), Pumpkin (Jun 8), Cantaloupe (Jun 16), Celery (Jun 16), Melons (Jun 16), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 18), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 1), Corn (Jul 3), Sunflowers (Jul 15), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 20), Pole Beans (Jul 20), Basil (Jul 25), +9 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Beans (Aug 1), Marigolds (Aug 4), Parsley (Aug 5), Peas (Aug 10), Cabbage (Aug 19), Carrots (Aug 19), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Kale (Sep 3), Kohlrabi (Sep 3), Turnip (Sep 8), Arugula (Sep 18), Spinach (Sep 18), Radish (Sep 19). |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 21). First frost around October 21. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 11). |
| 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 Toledo, OH (ZIP 43612)?
The median last spring frost date for Toledo, OH (ZIP code 43612) is around April 23. 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 10; one in ten it runs past May 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Toledo, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Toledo, OH is around October 21. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Toledo, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Toledo is about 181 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 Toledo (181 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 Toledo, OH?
Toledo, 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 Toledo, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 19 and plant out May 7 in Toledo. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Toledo?
Two: plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Oct 28.
When do I plant garlic in Toledo?
Oct 21 to Nov 11; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Toledo?
Yes: plant out May 7 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 21 for a fall crop.
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