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What to sow in December
in USDA zone 4
Nothing much goes in this month, and that's fine. Typical last frost zone 4: about 1 May. First autumn frost about 1 October. This is the December page; jump to this month.
Sow in December
Nothing on the list this month. Order seed, sort the Seed Tin, and get the beds ready for January.
Ready to pick in December
Coming up in January
Beefsteak Tomato, Cherry Tomato, Early Season Tomato, Heat Tolerant Tomato, Heirloom Tomato, Hot Chilli, Main Season Tomato, Medium Chilli, Mild Chilli, Paste Tomato, Patio Tomato, Specialty Chilli, Super Hot Chilli. See the January page.
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Questions people ask
What can I sow in December in USDA zone 4?
Not much goes in the ground in December in USDA zone 4. It's a month for planning, ordering seed and tidying beds.
When is the last frost in USDA zone 4?
Typically around 1 May, with the first autumn frost about 1 October. Treat those as averages and watch the forecast; a cold spring can push them back a fortnight.
What's ready to harvest in December in USDA zone 4?
Apple, Pear.
Plan the plot, track every sowing, cook the harvest
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
Allotment keeper in the North East of England, the voice behind the Tony C Smith YouTube channel, and the gardener who built GrowMore CookMore. Club numbers on this page update as members log their plots. Last updated 4 September 2026.