In Regina, the average last spring frost is May 20 and the average first fall frost is Sep 12, a growing season of about 115 days (zone 3b). Start tomatoes indoors around Apr 8 and move them outside from Jun 3. Plant garlic Sep 19 to Sep 26, one to two weeks after the first fall frost.
Regina at a glance
- Last spring frost
- May 20 (average)
- First fall frost
- Sep 12 (average)
- Frost-free season
- About 115 days
- Hardiness zone
- 3b (NRCan)
- Weather stations
- Regina (Airport), Moose Jaw and Kelliher, 1991 to 2020 normals. GrowSmart's dates are the median of these stations, to within 3 days
An average frost date means frost is still possible after it in about half of years. GrowSmart times tender crops like tomatoes, peppers and basil after this date, not on it.
What to plant in Regina this month (January)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Regina in January. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 11.
What to plant in Regina this month (February)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Regina in February. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 11.
What to plant in Regina this month (March)
- Start onions indoors: Mar 11
Coming up in early April: start tomatoes indoors (Apr 8), start peppers indoors (Apr 8), start eggplant indoors (Apr 8) and start lettuce indoors (Apr 8).
What to plant in Regina this month (April)
- Start tomatoes indoors: Apr 8
- Start peppers indoors: Apr 8
- Start eggplant indoors: Apr 8
- Start lettuce indoors: Apr 8
- Start kale indoors: Apr 15
- Start broccoli indoors: Apr 15
- Start cabbage indoors: Apr 15
- Start basil indoors: Apr 22
- Direct sow spinach: Apr 29
- Direct sow peas: Apr 29
- Direct sow radishes: Apr 29
Coming up in early May: transplant lettuce (May 6), direct sow carrots (May 6), start cucumbers indoors (May 6), start zucchini indoors (May 6), start winter squash indoors (May 6), direct sow beets (May 13), transplant kale (May 13), transplant broccoli (May 13), transplant cabbage (May 13) and direct sow potatoes (May 13).
What to plant in Regina this month (May)
- Transplant lettuce: May 6
- Direct sow carrots: May 6
- Start cucumbers indoors: May 6
- Start zucchini indoors: May 6
- Start winter squash indoors: May 6
- Direct sow beets: May 13
- Transplant kale: May 13
- Transplant broccoli: May 13
- Transplant cabbage: May 13
- Direct sow potatoes: May 13
- Transplant onions: May 20
- Transplant cucumbers: May 27
- Transplant zucchini: May 27
- Transplant winter squash: May 27
- Direct sow beans: May 27
Coming up in early June: transplant tomatoes (Jun 3), transplant peppers (Jun 3), transplant eggplant (Jun 3) and transplant basil (Jun 3).
What to plant in Regina this month (June)
- Transplant tomatoes: Jun 3
- Transplant peppers: Jun 3
- Transplant eggplant: Jun 3
- Transplant basil: Jun 3
Coming up in early July: sow peas for a fall harvest (Jul 4) and sow kale for a fall harvest (Jul 4).
What to plant in Regina this month (July)
- Sow peas for a fall harvest: Jul 4
- Sow kale for a fall harvest: Jul 4
- Sow lettuce for a fall harvest: Jul 18
- Sow spinach for a fall harvest: Jul 25
Coming up in early August: sow radishes for a fall harvest (Aug 8).
What to plant in Regina this month (August)
- Sow radishes for a fall harvest: Aug 8
What to plant in Regina this month (September)
- Plant garlic: Sep 19 to Sep 26
What to plant in Regina this month (October)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Regina in October. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 11.
What to plant in Regina this month (November)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Regina in November. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 11.
What to plant in Regina this month (December)
Nothing is scheduled to be sown or planted in Regina in December. Next up: start onions indoors on Mar 11.
Regina planting calendar
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Apr 8 | Transplant Jun 3 | From Aug 20 |
| Peppers | Apr 8 | Transplant Jun 3 | From Aug 14 |
| Eggplant | Apr 8 | Transplant Jun 3 | From Aug 17 |
| Basil | Apr 22 | Transplant Jun 3 | From Jul 15 |
| Onions (from seed) | Mar 11 | Transplant May 20 | From Aug 28 |
| Lettuce | Apr 8 | Transplant May 6Fall: direct sow Jul 18 | From Jun 15Fall: from Aug 27 |
| Spinach | n/a | Direct sow Apr 29Fall: direct sow Jul 25 | From Jun 8Fall: from Sep 3 |
| Peas | n/a | Direct sow Apr 29Fall: direct sow Jul 4 | From Jun 28Fall: from Sep 2 |
| Radishes | n/a | Direct sow Apr 29Fall: direct sow Aug 8 | From May 24Fall: from Sep 2 |
| Carrots | n/a | Direct sow May 6 | From Jul 15 |
| Beets | n/a | Direct sow May 13 | From Jul 7 |
| Kale | Apr 15 | Transplant May 13Fall: direct sow Jul 4 | From Jul 7Fall: from Aug 28 |
| Broccoli | Apr 15 | Transplant May 13 | From Jul 17 |
| Cabbage | Apr 15 | Transplant May 13 | From Jul 22 |
| Cucumbers | May 6 | Transplant May 27 | From Jul 21 |
| Zucchini | May 6 | Transplant May 27 | From Jul 16 |
| Winter squash | May 6 | Transplant May 27 | From Aug 25 |
| Beans | n/a | Direct sow May 27 | From Jul 21 |
| Potatoes | n/a | Direct sow May 13 | From Aug 1 |
| Garlic | n/a | Plant cloves Sep 19 to Sep 26 | Around Aug 12 the next year |
Dates are for one planting of each crop, from Regina's average frost dates. Tomatoes are indeterminate, lettuce is looseleaf and beans are bush beans. Harvest dates are when the first picking is usually ready. Garlic follows University of Minnesota Extension (see below).
Fall planting in Regina
Plant garlic Sep 19 to Sep 26. That is one to two weeks after Regina's average first fall frost of Sep 12, the timing University of Minnesota Extension recommends, so the cloves root before winter without sending shoots up. Harvest comes around Aug 12 the following summer. How to plant garlic in Regina.
Shallots: GrowSmart's plan has you plant shallot sets in fall in zone 5 and warmer, and in spring in colder zones.
Cool-season crops GrowSmart schedules for a fall harvest in Regina:
- Peas: sow Jul 4, ready from about Sep 2
- Kale: sow Jul 4, ready from about Aug 28
- Lettuce: sow Jul 18, ready from about Aug 27
- Spinach: sow Jul 25, ready from about Sep 3
- Radishes: sow Aug 8, ready from about Sep 2
Nearby planting calendars
Regina planting questions
When is the last frost in Regina?
The average last spring frost in Regina is May 20, and the average first fall frost is Sep 12, from 1991 to 2020 climate normals at 3 nearby weather stations. Frost is still possible after the spring date in about half of years.
When should I start tomato seeds in Regina?
Start tomatoes indoors around Apr 8, 8 weeks before moving them outside around Jun 3, which is two weeks after the average last frost.
What can I plant in Regina in fall?
Garlic goes in Sep 19 to Sep 26. For fall harvests, sow peas and kale around Jul 4, lettuce around Jul 18, spinach around Jul 25 and radishes around Aug 8.