When to plant in Kent, OH
USDA Zone 6aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Kent, Ohio — all computed from Kent's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 6a means Kent sees real winter cold, but a good range of perennials survive; the frost dates above govern when annual vegetables go out.
Frost probability
RAVENNA 2 S · 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 Kent’s own odds, recorded at RAVENNA 2 S.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 18 | May 2 | Apr 18 | Oct 2 | Oct 15 | Oct 29 |
| 32°F | May 7 | Apr 21 | Apr 8 | Oct 14 | Oct 29 | Nov 10 |
| 28°F | Apr 24 | Apr 9 | Mar 28 | Oct 28 | Nov 8 | Nov 24 |
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 Kent, 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.
Kent planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Kent, OH?
On average, the last spring frost in Kent is around April 21 (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 Kent, OH?
In Kent, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around October 29 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Kent in?
Kent is in USDA hardiness zone 6a. In zone 6a, winters are moderate — most common vegetables grow well in season.
How long is the growing season in Kent?
There are roughly 191 frost-free days in Kent (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 21 to the first fall frost near October 29.
When should I plant tomatoes in Kent?
In Kent, start tomato seeds indoors around February 24–March 10, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 28 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Tallmadge · 7 km
- Stow · 7 km
- Ravenna · 10 km
- Streetsboro · 10 km
- Hudson · 12 km
- Akron · 15 km
- Cuyahoga Falls · 16 km
- Aurora · 17 km
Frost dates recorded at RAVENNA 2 S, 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 Kent, OH — Frost Dates & Zone 6a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00336949. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/ohio/kent.