Frost Dates for Virginia, MN 55792
Last spring frost June 9 · First fall frost September 5 · 88 frost-free days · USDA Zone 3b
ZIP 55792 has about 9,660 people.
Short season: 88 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans May 23–June 27 (35 days). Fall frost risk spans August 21–September 19 (29 days).
Frost probability for 55792
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | June 27 | June 9 | May 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | August 21 | September 5 | September 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at COTTON (48.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 88-day season in Virginia
In Virginia (88 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 12 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 11 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | May 5 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Virginia has 46 after Jun 23. | — |
| Pepper | Apr 28 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Virginia has 46 after Jun 23. | — |
| Lettuce | Apr 14 | May 12–May 19 | 123 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 12. | Jul 15 |
| Carrots | — | May 19–May 26 | 130 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 130 available after May 19. | Jul 4 |
| Cucumber | May 19 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 60 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 60 available after Jun 23. | — |
| Beans | — | Jun 16–Jun 30 | 74 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Peas | — | Apr 14–Jun 23 | 151 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 151 available after Apr 14. | Jun 25 |
| Zucchini | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 60 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 60 available after Jun 23. | — |
| Onion | Mar 17 | May 12–May 26 | 123 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 123 available after May 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Apr 14–Jun 2 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Sep 26. | Aug 3 |
| Kale | Mar 31 | May 12–May 26 | 137 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Broccoli | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 123 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 123 available after May 12. | Jun 10 |
| Cabbage | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 137 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 137 available after May 12. | Jul 4 |
| Radish | — | Apr 14–Jul 7 | 151 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Sep 12. | Aug 4 |
| Beets | — | Apr 14–Jul 7 | 151 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 5; both mature before Sep 12. | Jul 5 |
| Potatoes | — | May 26–Jun 2 | 109 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 109 available after May 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Sep 5 | 193 | overwinter: Plant Sep 5 to Sep 26; harvest the following summer. | Sep 26 |
| Strawberry | — | May 5–Jun 30 | 144 | perennial: A perennial: plant May 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | May 12 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 60 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 16, the outdoor season is about 15 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Pumpkin | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 23 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Virginia has 53 after Jun 23. | — |
| Cauliflower | Apr 28 | Jun 2–Jun 16 | 102 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 2. | Jun 15 |
| Swiss Chard | Apr 14 | May 26–May 26 | 109 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 109 available after May 26. | Jul 5 |
| Arugula | — | Apr 14–Jul 7 | 165 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 3; both mature before Sep 26. | Aug 3 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Apr 14 | May 12–May 26 | 137 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 137 available after May 12. | Jun 4 |
| Butternut Squash | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Virginia has 53 after Jun 23. | — |
| Eggplant | Apr 21 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Virginia has 46 after Jun 23. | — |
| Okra | May 12 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 67 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 67 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Basil | May 5 | Jun 30–Jun 30 | 53 | head-start: Even planted out Jun 30, the outdoor season is about 7 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cilantro | — | May 12–Jun 2 | 123 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 10; both mature before Sep 12. | Jul 10 |
| Parsley | Mar 31 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 88 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 88 available after Jun 16. | Jun 20 |
| Celery | Mar 31 | Jun 16–Jun 30 | 88 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Virginia has 88 after Jun 16. | — |
| Scallions | Mar 31 | May 12–May 26 | 137 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Turnip | — | May 12–May 26 | 137 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 24; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Apr 28–May 12 | 151 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 28 and again by Jul 19; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 19 |
| Bok Choy | May 12 | Jun 2–Jun 9 | 102 | fits: 45 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 2. | Jul 15 |
| Collards | Mar 31 | May 12–May 26 | 137 | two-plantings: Plant May 12 and again by Jul 14; both mature before Sep 26. | Jul 14 |
| Cantaloupe | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Virginia has 46 after Jun 23. | — |
| Chives | Mar 17 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 102 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Apr 14–Jul 7 | 151 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Jul 5; both mature before Sep 12. | Jul 5 |
| Oregano | Mar 31 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 102 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Mar 17 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 88 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 88 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Sage | Apr 14 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 102 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Thyme | Mar 31 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 102 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 102 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Calendula | Apr 28 | May 26–Jun 9 | 109 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 109 available after May 26. | Jul 10 |
| Cosmos | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 23 | 74 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Lavender | Mar 17 | Jun 9–Jun 23 | 109 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 109 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Apr 28 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 74 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 9. | Jun 19 |
| Melons | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 46 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Virginia has 46 after Jun 23. | — |
| Mint | — | Jun 9–Jun 23 | 109 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 109 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 16 | 74 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 9. | Jun 14 |
| Pole Beans | — | Jun 16–Jun 30 | 67 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 67 available after Jun 16. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Virginia has 53 after Jun 23. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jun 9–Jun 23 | 74 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 9. | — |
| Tomatillos | Apr 14 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Virginia has 53 after Jun 16. | — |
| Watermelon | May 26 | Jun 16–Jun 23 | 53 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Virginia has 53 after Jun 16. | — |
| Yellow Squash | May 26 | Jun 23–Jun 30 | 60 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 60 available after Jun 23. | — |
| Zinnias | May 12 | Jun 9–Jun 23 | 74 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 74 available after Jun 9. | — |
Month by month in Virginia
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start the slowest-growing crops indoors: onions, leeks, and celery (10–12 weeks before last frost). |
| March | Start indoors: Chives (Mar 17), Lavender (Mar 17), Onion (Mar 17), Rosemary (Mar 17), Celery (Mar 31), Collards (Mar 31), +5 more. |
| April | Start indoors: Broccoli (Apr 14), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 14), Cabbage (Apr 14), Lettuce (Apr 14), Sage (Apr 14), Swiss Chard (Apr 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Apr 14), Beets (Apr 14), Dill (Apr 14), Peas (Apr 14), Radish (Apr 14), Spinach (Apr 14), +1 more. |
| May | Start indoors: Basil (May 5), Tomato (May 5), Bok Choy (May 12), Corn (May 12), Cosmos (May 12), Nasturtiums (May 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (May 12), Turnip (May 12), Carrots (May 19), Potatoes (May 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (May 12), Brussel Sprouts (May 12), Cabbage (May 12), Collards (May 12), Kale (May 12), Lettuce (May 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (May 5). |
| June | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Jun 9), Beans (Jun 16), Pole Beans (Jun 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Jun 2), Cauliflower (Jun 2), Cosmos (Jun 9), Lavender (Jun 9), Marigolds (Jun 9), Mint (Jun 9), +25 more. Last frost around June 9. Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Jun 4), Broccoli (Jun 10), Nasturtiums (Jun 14), Cauliflower (Jun 15), Marigolds (Jun 19), Parsley (Jun 20), +1 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Jul 4), Carrots (Jul 4), Beets (Jul 5), Dill (Jul 5), Swiss Chard (Jul 5), Calendula (Jul 10), +8 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Aug 3), Spinach (Aug 3), Radish (Aug 4). |
| September | Direct sow from: Garlic (Sep 5). First frost around September 5. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Sep 26). |
| October | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
| November | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
| 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 Virginia, MN (ZIP 55792)?
The median last spring frost date for Virginia, MN (ZIP code 55792) is around June 9. 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 May 23; one in ten it runs past June 27.
What is the first fall frost date in Virginia, MN?
The median first fall frost date for Virginia, MN is around September 5. 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 August 21 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Virginia, MN?
The frost-free growing season in Virginia is about 88 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 Virginia (88 frost-free days, a short season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 12 get two plantings, 2 need an indoor start, 11 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Virginia, MN?
Virginia, MN is in USDA hardiness zone 3b (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 Virginia, MN?
Start tomatoes indoors May 5 and plant out Jun 23 in Virginia. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Virginia?
Two: plant May 12 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 12.
When do I plant garlic in Virginia?
Sep 5 to Sep 26; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Virginia?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Virginia has 88 after Jun 16.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Hibbing (ZIP 55746) has 111 frost-free days, 23 more than Virginia (ZIP 55792). See Hibbing ZIP 55746 frost dates
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