When to plant in Pikesville, MD
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Pikesville, Maryland — all computed from Pikesville's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Pikesville, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
CYLBURN · 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 Pikesville’s own odds, recorded at CYLBURN.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 1 | Apr 14 | Apr 2 | Oct 13 | Oct 27 | Nov 9 |
| 32°F | Apr 13 | Apr 2 | Mar 20 | Oct 27 | Nov 7 | Nov 21 |
| 28°F | Apr 3 | Mar 22 | Mar 8 | Nov 6 | Nov 20 | Dec 7 |
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 Pikesville, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 25 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.
Pikesville planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Pikesville, MD?
On average, the last spring frost in Pikesville is around April 2 (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 Pikesville, MD?
Expect Pikesville's first fall frost near November 7 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Pikesville in?
Pikesville is in USDA hardiness zone 7b. In zone 7b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Pikesville?
There are roughly 219 frost-free days in Pikesville (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around April 2 to the first fall frost near November 7.
When should I plant tomatoes in Pikesville?
In Pikesville, start tomato seeds indoors around February 5–February 19, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 9 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Lochearn · 5 km
- Mays Chapel · 7 km
- Towson · 7 km
- Milford Mill · 8 km
- Owings Mills · 8 km
- Randallstown · 9 km
- Timonium · 10 km
- Woodlawn · 10 km
Frost dates recorded at CYLBURN, 6 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 Pikesville, MD — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00182308. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/maryland/pikesville.