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Question:<\/h3>\n

I live in Belgrade. I\u2019m trying to figure out what frost dates to use but every search seems to give me a different answer. It seems to be anywhere from 4\/27-5\/27 for Spring and 9\/17-10\/9 for Fall. Can you please recommend a date to use?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h3>\n

Abi Griffith, Horticulture Community Education Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n

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Because we are dealing with weather, these dates will always be an estimation!\u00a0\u00a0But this website<\/a> is a good one to check. You can plug your zip code in and get percentages based off of past data to get an estimated frost free date for your region. It gives you “guaranteed” dates and then shows you time frames where it’s “more likely” to be frost free. You should take a look, but Belgrade comes up as: average risk of frost is from September 17 through May 27.\u00a0 These would be a good starting point for you for dates, and as you garden more, and get to know your\u00a0particular land and garden site, you’ll be able to make better predictions! Watch the weather during these estimated\u00a0weeks, and be prepared\u00a0to cover tender seedlings or late plantings if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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