When to plant in Brooklyn Park, MD
USDA Zone 8aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Brooklyn Park, Maryland — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 242 frost-free days, Brooklyn Park supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Brooklyn Park, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE · 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 Brooklyn Park’s own odds, recorded at MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 15 | Apr 3 | Mar 22 | Oct 29 | Nov 10 | Nov 24 |
| 32°F | Apr 4 | Mar 24 | Mar 8 | Nov 7 | Nov 21 | Dec 8 |
| 28°F | Mar 26 | Mar 11 | Feb 24 | Nov 18 | Dec 5 | Dec 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 Brooklyn Park, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 15 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.
Brooklyn Park planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Brooklyn Park, MD?
On average, the last spring frost in Brooklyn Park is around March 24 (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 Brooklyn Park, MD?
The first fall frost in Brooklyn Park typically arrives around November 21 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Brooklyn Park in?
Brooklyn Park is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Brooklyn Park?
There are roughly 242 frost-free days in Brooklyn Park (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 24 to the first fall frost near November 21.
When should I plant tomatoes in Brooklyn Park?
In Brooklyn Park, start tomato seeds indoors around January 27–February 10, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 31 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Ferndale · 4 km
- Linthicum · 4 km
- Arbutus · 7 km
- Glen Burnie · 7 km
- Pasadena · 9 km
- Baltimore · 9 km
- Riviera Beach · 10 km
- Elkridge · 11 km
Frost dates recorded at MD SCI CTR BALTIMORE, 7 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 Brooklyn Park, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093784. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/brooklyn-park.