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Florida frost dates
Across the 20Florida weather stations below, the average last spring frost ranges from Feb 5 in Destin Ft Walton to Mar 21 in Crestview Bob Sikes. The statewide middle is about Mar 1 for the last spring frost and Nov 30 for the first fall frost. Destin Ft Walton has the longest growing season, about 326 days. Hardiness zones in these places: 8b, 9a, 9b.
Frost dates by city
| Place | Zone | Last spring frost | 90% safe after | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destin Ft Walton | 9a | Feb 5 | Mar 4 | Dec 28 | 326 |
| Panama Bay | 9b | Feb 7 | Mar 5 | Dec 24 | 320 |
| Jacksonville Craig | 9b | Feb 9 | Mar 7 | Dec 31 | 325 |
| Pensacola | 9a | Feb 14 | Mar 11 | Dec 9 | 298 |
| Apalachicola | 9b | Feb 15 | Mar 11 | Dec 18 | 306 |
| Jacksonville | 9b | Feb 25 | Mar 19 | Dec 7 | 285 |
| Nw Florida Beaches | 9a | Feb 25 | Mar 19 | Dec 1 | 279 |
| Jackson Whitehouse Nolf | 9a | Feb 28 | Mar 23 | Dec 3 | 278 |
| Pensacola Forest Sherman | 9a | Feb 28 | Mar 20 | Nov 29 | 274 |
| Whiting South | 9a | Feb 28 | Mar 23 | Nov 27 | 272 |
| Brooksville Hernando | 9b | Mar 1 | Mar 27 | Dec 5 | 279 |
| Chactaw Nolf Milton | 9a | Mar 1 | Mar 23 | Nov 27 | 271 |
| Marianna | 9a | Mar 1 | Mar 21 | Nov 27 | 271 |
| Gainesville | 9a | Mar 3 | Mar 23 | Dec 2 | 274 |
| Bonifay Tri | 8b | Mar 5 | Mar 25 | Nov 18 | 258 |
| Cross | 9a | Mar 5 | Mar 27 | Nov 26 | 266 |
| Perry Foley | 9a | Mar 5 | Mar 27 | Nov 25 | 265 |
| Tallahassee | 9a | Mar 11 | Mar 30 | Nov 21 | 255 |
| Whiting | 9a | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Nov 19 | 250 |
| Crestview Bob Sikes | 8b | Mar 21 | Apr 9 | Nov 12 | 236 |
Dates are the 50% probability of a 32°F freeze (NOAA 1991–2020 normals); "90% safe after" is the date after which a later spring freeze happens in only 1 year in 10.
When to plant in Florida
Using the statewide middle dates (last frost Mar 1, first frost Nov 30). Adjust for your town with the table above or the planting calendar.
| Plant | When to plant in Florida |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Mar 8 – Mar 22 |
| Peas | Jan 18 – Feb 8; fall: Sep 7 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | Feb 1 – Feb 22 |
| Green beans | Mar 8 – Mar 22; fall: Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Garlic | Nov 30 – Dec 28 |
| Tulips | Nov 16 – Dec 28 |