When to plant in Findlay, OH
USDA Zone 6bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Findlay, Ohio — all computed from Findlay's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6b means Findlay sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
FINDLAY WPCC · 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 Findlay’s own odds, recorded at FINDLAY WPCC.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 17 | May 1 | Apr 19 | Sep 29 | Oct 12 | Oct 24 |
| 32°F | May 6 | Apr 22 | Apr 9 | Oct 10 | Oct 24 | Nov 4 |
| 28°F | Apr 27 | Apr 11 | Mar 29 | Oct 23 | Nov 3 | Nov 17 |
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 Findlay, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 22 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.
Findlay planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Findlay, OH?
On average, the last spring frost in Findlay is around April 22 (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 Findlay, OH?
The first fall frost in Findlay typically arrives around October 24 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Findlay in?
Findlay is in USDA hardiness zone 6b. In zone 6b, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Findlay?
There are roughly 185 frost-free days in Findlay (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 22 to the first fall frost near October 24.
When should I plant tomatoes in Findlay?
In Findlay, start tomato seeds indoors around February 25–March 11, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 29 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Fostoria · 23 km
- Bowling Green · 37 km
- Tiffin · 39 km
- Lima · 52 km
- Perrysburg · 55 km
- Fremont · 56 km
- Maumee · 58 km
- Bucyrus · 62 km
Frost dates recorded at FINDLAY WPCC, 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 Findlay, OH — Frost Dates & Zone 6b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00332791. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/ohio/findlay.