When to plant in Lakeside, VA
USDA Zone 7bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Lakeside, Virginia — all computed from Lakeside's nearest NOAA weather station.
Zone 7b means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Lakeside, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ASHLAND HANOVER CO MUNI AP · 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 Lakeside’s own odds, recorded at ASHLAND HANOVER CO MUNI AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | May 10 | Apr 23 | Apr 8 | Oct 8 | Oct 21 | Nov 2 |
| 32°F | Apr 29 | Apr 10 | Mar 27 | Oct 17 | Oct 31 | Nov 13 |
| 28°F | Apr 11 | Mar 28 | Mar 12 | Oct 29 | Nov 11 | Nov 30 |
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 Lakeside, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 18 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.
Lakeside planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Lakeside, VA?
On average, the last spring frost in Lakeside is around April 10 (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 Lakeside, VA?
Expect Lakeside's first fall frost near October 31 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Lakeside in?
Lakeside 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 Lakeside?
There are roughly 204 frost-free days in Lakeside (a moderate growing season), running from the average last frost around April 10 to the first fall frost near October 31.
When should I plant tomatoes in Lakeside?
In Lakeside, start tomato seeds indoors around February 13–February 27, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 17 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Laurel · 4 km
- Glen Allen · 6 km
- East Highland Park · 9 km
- Richmond · 9 km
- Tuckahoe · 10 km
- Mechanicsville · 11 km
- Short Pump · 13 km
- Bon Air · 13 km
Frost dates recorded at ASHLAND HANOVER CO MUNI AP, 11 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 Lakeside, VA — Frost Dates & Zone 7b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00093775. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/virginia/lakeside.