Chalk Hill 2 ENE, PA Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Chalk Hill 2 ENE garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
May 19
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Oct 1
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
135 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 6b
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Apr 30 May 19 Jun 2
First fall frost Oct 13 Oct 1 Sep 18
Hard freeze (28°F), median last May 5 · first Oct 10

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the CHALK HILL 2 ENE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Chalk Hill 2 ENE

Computed from Chalk Hill 2 ENE's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-6 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Mar 24 – Apr 7 May 26 – Jun 2
🫑 Peppers Mar 10 – Mar 24 Jun 2 – Jun 9
🥬 Lettuce Apr 7 – Apr 21 Apr 21 – May 5 Apr 21 – May 19
🫛 Peas Apr 7 – Apr 21
🥕 Carrots Apr 28 – May 19
🥦 Broccoli Mar 31 – Apr 14 Apr 28 – May 12
🥬 Kale Apr 7 – Apr 21 Apr 21 – May 5 Apr 21 – May 5
🥒 Cucumbers Apr 21 – Apr 28 May 26 – Jun 2 May 26 – Jun 2
🥒 Zucchini Apr 21 – Apr 28 May 26 – Jun 2 May 26 – Jun 2
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) May 26 – Jun 2
🌽 Sweet Corn May 26 – Jun 2
🌿 Basil Apr 7 – Apr 21 May 26 – Jun 2 Jun 2 – Jun 9
🧄 Garlic Fall: Aug 20 – Sep 17

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Chalk Hill 2 ENE's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Chalk Hill 2 ENE

At about 135 frost-free days, Chalk Hill 2 ENE rewards efficiency: start warm-season crops indoors, favor short-season varieties, and lean on cold-tolerant crops — peas, kale, roots — that shrug off the shoulder-season frosts on either end.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Chalk Hill 2 ENE, PA?

The average last spring frost in Chalk Hill 2 ENE is around May 19, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Chalk Hill 2 ENE, PA?

The average first fall frost in Chalk Hill 2 ENE arrives around Oct 1. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Chalk Hill 2 ENE?

About 135 frost-free days on average, from May 19 to Oct 1. That favors short-season varieties and transplants for warm-season crops, with cool-season vegetables doing the heavy lifting in spring and fall.

What USDA zone is Chalk Hill 2 ENE in?

USDA zone 6b on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.