Frost Dates for Wellington, OH 44090
Last spring frost May 4 · First fall frost October 11 · 160 frost-free days · USDA Zone 6a
ZIP 44090 has about 10,700 people.
Moderate season: 160 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans April 18–May 19 (31 days). Fall frost risk spans September 27–October 31 (34 days).
Frost probability for 44090
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | May 19 | May 4 | April 18 |
| Fall (first frost) | September 27 | October 11 | October 31 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CHIPPEWA LAKE (27.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 160-day season in Wellington
In Wellington (160 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 30 | May 18–May 25 | 118 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 118 available after May 18. | Jun 11 |
| Pepper | Mar 23 | May 18–May 25 | 118 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 118 available after May 18. | Jun 16 |
| Lettuce | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 20 |
| Carrots | — | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 202 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Apr 13. | Aug 9 |
| Cucumber | Apr 13 | May 18–May 25 | 132 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 132 available after May 18. | Jul 15 |
| Beans | — | May 11–May 25 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Jul 22; both mature before Oct 4. | Jul 22 |
| Peas | — | Mar 9–May 18 | 223 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 9. | Jul 31 |
| Zucchini | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 18 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Onion | Feb 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 195 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Mar 9–Apr 27 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 8 |
| Kale | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Broccoli | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 195 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 195 available after Apr 6. | Jul 16 |
| Cabbage | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 6. | Aug 9 |
| Radish | — | Mar 9–Jun 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Oct 18. | Sep 9 |
| Beets | — | Mar 9–Jun 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Potatoes | — | Apr 20–Apr 27 | 181 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 181 available after Apr 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 11 | 265 | overwinter: Plant Oct 11 to Nov 1; harvest the following summer. | Nov 1 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 30–May 25 | 216 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 30; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Apr 6 | May 11–May 18 | 132 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 132 available after May 11. | Jun 23 |
| Pumpkin | Apr 20 | May 18–May 18 | 125 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 125 available after May 18. | May 29 |
| Cauliflower | Mar 23 | Apr 27–May 11 | 174 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 174 available after Apr 27. | Jul 21 |
| Swiss Chard | Mar 9 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Arugula | — | Mar 9–Jun 1 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 1. | Sep 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Mar 9 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 209 available after Apr 6. | Jul 10 |
| Butternut Squash | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 125 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 125 available after May 18. | May 29 |
| Eggplant | Mar 16 | May 18–May 25 | 118 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 118 available after May 18. | Jun 21 |
| Okra | Apr 6 | May 11–May 18 | 139 | two-plantings: Plant May 11 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Basil | Mar 30 | May 25–May 25 | 125 | fits: 60 days to maturity, 125 available after May 25. | Jul 15 |
| Cilantro | — | Apr 6–Apr 27 | 195 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Parsley | Feb 23 | May 11–May 18 | 160 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 160 available after May 11. | Jul 26 |
| Celery | Feb 23 | May 11–May 25 | 160 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 160 available after May 11. | Jun 6 |
| Scallions | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Turnip | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Bok Choy | Apr 6 | Apr 27–May 4 | 174 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 27 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 20 |
| Collards | Feb 23 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cantaloupe | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 118 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 118 available after May 18. | Jun 6 |
| Chives | Feb 9 | May 11–May 18 | 174 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 174 available after May 11. | — |
| Dill | — | Mar 9–Jun 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Oregano | Feb 23 | May 11–May 18 | 174 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 174 available after May 11. | — |
| Rosemary | Feb 9 | May 11–May 18 | 160 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 160 available after May 11. | — |
| Sage | Mar 9 | May 11–May 18 | 174 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 174 available after May 11. | — |
| Thyme | Feb 23 | May 11–May 18 | 174 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 174 available after May 11. | — |
| Calendula | Mar 23 | Apr 20–May 4 | 181 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Cosmos | Apr 6 | May 4–May 18 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 15 |
| Lavender | Feb 9 | May 4–May 18 | 181 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 181 available after May 4. | — |
| Marigolds | Mar 23 | May 4–May 11 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 25; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 25 |
| Melons | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 118 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 118 available after May 18. | Jun 6 |
| Mint | — | May 4–May 18 | 181 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 181 available after May 4. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Apr 6 | May 4–May 11 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Pole Beans | — | May 11–May 25 | 139 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 139 available after May 11. | Jul 10 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 125 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 125 available after May 18. | Jun 8 |
| Sunflowers | — | May 4–May 18 | 146 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 146 available after May 4. | Jul 5 |
| Tomatillos | Mar 9 | May 11–May 18 | 125 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 125 available after May 11. | Jun 16 |
| Watermelon | Apr 20 | May 11–May 18 | 125 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 125 available after May 11. | Jun 11 |
| Yellow Squash | Apr 20 | May 18–May 25 | 132 | two-plantings: Plant May 18 and again by Jul 20; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 20 |
| Zinnias | Apr 6 | May 4–May 18 | 146 | two-plantings: Plant May 4 and again by Jul 15; both mature before Sep 27. | Jul 15 |
Month by month in Wellington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Plan your garden layout and order seeds. Research varieties suited to your frost dates. |
| February | Start indoors: Chives (Feb 9), Lavender (Feb 9), Onion (Feb 9), Rosemary (Feb 9), Celery (Feb 23), Collards (Feb 23), +5 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Broccoli (Mar 9), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 9), Cabbage (Mar 9), Lettuce (Mar 9), Sage (Mar 9), Swiss Chard (Mar 9), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Mar 9), Beets (Mar 9), Dill (Mar 9), Peas (Mar 9), Radish (Mar 9), Spinach (Mar 9), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 30). |
| April | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Apr 6), Corn (Apr 6), Cosmos (Apr 6), Nasturtiums (Apr 6), Okra (Apr 6), Zinnias (Apr 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Apr 6), Turnip (Apr 6), Carrots (Apr 13), Potatoes (Apr 20). Transplant from: Broccoli (Apr 6), Brussel Sprouts (Apr 6), Cabbage (Apr 6), Collards (Apr 6), Kale (Apr 6), Lettuce (Apr 6), +6 more. |
| May | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (May 4), Beans (May 11), Pole Beans (May 11). Transplant from: Cosmos (May 4), Lavender (May 4), Marigolds (May 4), Mint (May 4), Nasturtiums (May 4), Zinnias (May 4), +23 more. Last frost around May 4. 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 Wellington, OH (ZIP 44090)?
The median last spring frost date for Wellington, OH (ZIP code 44090) is around May 4. 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 19.
What is the first fall frost date in Wellington, OH?
The median first fall frost date for Wellington, 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 27 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Wellington, OH?
The frost-free growing season in Wellington is about 160 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 Wellington (160 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 Wellington, OH?
Wellington, 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 Wellington, OH?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 30 and plant out May 18 in Wellington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Wellington?
Two: plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 18.
When do I plant garlic in Wellington?
Oct 11 to Nov 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Oberlin (ZIP 44074) has 172 frost-free days, 12 more than Wellington (ZIP 44090). See Oberlin ZIP 44074 frost dates
Nearby and related
- Frost dates for Oberlin, OH 44074 (8.4 mi)
- Frost dates for Grafton, OH 44044 (11.9 mi)
- Frost dates for Amherst, OH 44001 (13.9 mi)
- Frost dates for Elyria, OH 44035 (14.6 mi)
- Frost dates for Vermilion, OH 44089 (16.9 mi)
- When to plant in OH
- When to plant Peppers in OH
- When to plant Cucumbers in OH
- When to plant Zucchini in OH
- When to plant Butternut Squash in OH
- When to plant Basil in OH
- When to plant Sweet Corn in OH
- Look up another ZIP