When to plant in Glasgow, KY
USDA Zone 7aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Glasgow, Kentucky — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Zone 7a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Glasgow, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
GLASGOW · 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 Glasgow’s own odds, recorded at GLASGOW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 9 | Apr 23 | Apr 8 | Oct 5 | Oct 19 | Oct 31 |
| 32°F | Apr 28 | Apr 9 | Mar 24 | Oct 14 | Oct 27 | Nov 11 |
| 28°F | Apr 13 | Mar 28 | Mar 7 | Oct 22 | Nov 5 | 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 Glasgow, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 21 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.
Glasgow planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Glasgow, KY?
On average, the last spring frost in Glasgow is around April 9 (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 Glasgow, KY?
Expect Glasgow's first fall frost near October 27 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Glasgow in?
Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
There are roughly 201 frost-free days in Glasgow (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 9 to the first fall frost near October 27.
When should I plant tomatoes in Glasgow?
In Glasgow, start tomato seeds indoors around February 12–February 26, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 16 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Bowling Green · 45 km
- Campbellsville · 63 km
- Franklin · 65 km
- Portland · 70 km
- Hartsville/Trousdale County · 71 km
- Elizabethtown · 78 km
- Gallatin · 84 km
- White House · 89 km
Frost dates recorded at GLASGOW, 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 Glasgow, KY — Frost Dates & Zone 7a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00153246. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/kentucky/glasgow.