When to plant in Bowling Green, KY
USDA Zone 7aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Bowling Green, Kentucky — all computed from Bowling Green's nearest NOAA weather station.
In zone 7a, Bowling Green supports a wide range of perennials year-round; the frost dates above are what set your annual vegetable timing.
Frost probability
BOWLING GREEN WARREN CO AP · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Bowling Green’s own odds, recorded at BOWLING GREEN WARREN CO AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 4 | Apr 16 | Apr 2 | Oct 9 | Oct 22 | Nov 2 |
| 32°F | Apr 21 | Apr 5 | Mar 20 | Oct 20 | Oct 31 | Nov 11 |
| 28°F | Apr 7 | Mar 24 | Mar 4 | Oct 30 | Nov 10 | Nov 25 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Bowling Green, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 31 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Bowling Green planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Bowling Green, KY?
On average, the last spring frost in Bowling Green is around April 5 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Bowling Green, KY?
Expect Bowling Green's first fall frost near October 31 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Bowling Green in?
Bowling Green is in USDA hardiness zone 7a. In zone 7a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Bowling Green?
Bowling Green has about 209 frost-free days — a moderate growing season — between the average last spring frost (April 5) and first fall frost (October 31).
When should I plant tomatoes in Bowling Green?
For Bowling Green, sow tomatoes indoors about February 8–February 22 and move the seedlings out around April 12, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Franklin · 31 km
- Portland · 43 km
- Glasgow · 45 km
- White House · 61 km
- Gallatin · 66 km
- Springfield · 66 km
- Hartsville/Trousdale County · 69 km
- Goodlettsville · 76 km
Frost dates recorded at BOWLING GREEN WARREN CO AP, 2 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Bowling Green, KY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093808. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/kentucky/bowling-green.