last frost date for northwest ohio, zone 5?

Question

when can I find out what the last frost date is? it is defiance ohio. every seed pack says to plant after the last frost date.... but how can I find out when this is?

I also need to figure this out because someof the seeds I want to start indoors, but need to know the last frost date so I know when to start them ahead of time so they are not all leggy when I move them out.

thanks,
sammie

Answer 1

I live in SE Michigan in Zone 5. Our average last frost date is May 15, although you should also keep an eye on the overnight lows in your forecast.

START YOUR SEEDS NOW! Tomato and peppers should have been started mid-March!

I'd suggest waiting til the end of May to put out your pepper plants, since they like it HOT. This is what I do, and I've had good luck with this method.

Answer 2

Two sources for your info. Keep both handy. Contact your local County Extension Agent (see Phone Book- State University) and a copy of Wyman's Garden Encly. Both will give you exact info. Wyman's will cost about $60 but be on hand for every plant question. The local source will always be free. Good Planting.

Answer 3

May 19. You can often plant earlier if you keep an eye on the 10 day forecast and there are no nightly lows predicted below 40F. I often am able to plant my garden a week earlier this way.

Answer 4

Around May 15 for your location.

The OSU cooperative extension is a great resource for gardening questions including frost free dates.

Answer 5

i'm in zone 6 ky we've had frost up till might the fifteenth yet we plant cool plant life in April we initiate seeds like Tomatoes on the top of March and pepper additionally i'm going to start my Tomato and pepper March the twenty 8th wish this permits solid luck

Answer 6

Hello, just wanted to say, I loved this discussion. Very valuable answers

Answer 7

call a local plant nursery and they can tell you