Knowing when to plant is one of the keys to having a successful
garden. However, it’s not an exact science. But with a
combination of knowing your average last spring frost date and
general guidelines for each plant you can get a good idea of
when it’s best to plant your vegetables and fruits. Average Last
Spring Frost Date Your average last spring frost date tells when
when you can be fairly certain the chance of frost is low. This
is important because some plants can’t handle frost and will die
if exposed to those low temperatures. You can find out the
average last spring frost date in your area by calling your
local Cooperative Extension office, which you can find on the
USDA’s website. However, I found the average last spring frost
date for my area quite easily on the National Climatic Data
Center’s website. Their charts will also show you the average
first fall frost dates as well. In finding the average spring
frost date, pick your state and then a city near you. Look at
the 32 degree row and then find