Frost Dates for Albany, GA 31721
Albany has 5 ZIP codes. The Albany, GA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 17 · First fall frost November 14 · 242 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 31721 has about 19,400 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Albany.
Very long season: 242 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 20–April 9 (48 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 2 (35 days).
Frost probability for 31721
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 9 | March 17 | February 20 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 14 | December 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ALBANY 3 SE (14.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 242-day season in Albany
In Albany (242 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Feb 10 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 200 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 31. | Jul 15 |
| Pepper | Feb 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 200 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 31. | Jul 20 |
| Lettuce | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 23 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 24. | Sep 12 |
| Cucumber | Feb 24 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Beans | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 25 |
| Peas | — | Jan 20–Mar 31 | 305 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 305 available after Jan 20. | Sep 3 |
| Zucchini | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Onion | Dec 23 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 277 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 17. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 20–Mar 10 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 5. | Oct 12 |
| Kale | Jan 6 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 5. | Sep 27 |
| Broccoli | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 277 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 277 available after Feb 17. | Aug 19 |
| Cabbage | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 17. | Sep 12 |
| Radish | — | Jan 20–Apr 14 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Oct 13 |
| Beets | — | Jan 20–Apr 14 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 14 | 347 | overwinter: Plant Nov 14 to Dec 5; harvest the following summer. | Dec 5 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 10–Apr 7 | 298 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 10; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 214 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 214 available after Mar 24. | Jul 27 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Mar 31 | 207 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 31. | Jul 2 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 256 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 10. | Aug 24 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 3 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 20–Apr 14 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 5. | Oct 12 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 17. | Aug 13 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 207 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 31. | Jul 2 |
| Eggplant | Jan 27 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 200 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 31. | Jul 25 |
| Okra | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 221 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Basil | Feb 10 | Apr 7–Apr 7 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 17–Mar 10 | 277 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Parsley | Jan 6 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 242 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 24. | Aug 29 |
| Celery | Jan 6 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 242 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 24. | Jul 10 |
| Scallions | Jan 6 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Dec 5. | Sep 22 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 5. | Oct 2 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 5. | Sep 27 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 17 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 23 |
| Collards | Jan 6 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Dec 5. | Sep 22 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 200 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 31. | Jul 10 |
| Chives | Dec 23 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 20–Apr 14 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Sep 13; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 13 |
| Oregano | Jan 6 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 23 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 242 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Sage | Jan 20 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 256 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 6 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 256 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 24. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 263 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 21. | Sep 18 |
| Cosmos | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
| Lavender | Dec 23 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Melons | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 200 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 200 available after Mar 31. | Jul 10 |
| Mint | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 263 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 221 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 221 available after Mar 24. | Aug 13 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 207 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 31. | Jul 12 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 228 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 228 available after Mar 17. | Aug 8 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 20 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 207 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 24. | Jul 20 |
| Watermelon | Mar 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 207 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 24. | Jul 15 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 214 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Zinnias | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 228 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 18; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 18 |
Month by month in Albany
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 6), Collards (Jan 6), Kale (Jan 6), Oregano (Jan 6), Parsley (Jan 6), Scallions (Jan 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 20), Beets (Jan 20), Dill (Jan 20), Peas (Jan 20), Radish (Jan 20), Spinach (Jan 20). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 3), Cauliflower (Feb 3), Marigolds (Feb 3), Pepper (Feb 3), Basil (Feb 10), Tomato (Feb 10), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 3), Cilantro (Feb 17), Turnip (Feb 17), Carrots (Feb 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 17), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 17), Cabbage (Feb 17), Collards (Feb 17), Kale (Feb 17), Lettuce (Feb 17), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 10). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 3), Cantaloupe (Mar 3), Melons (Mar 3), Pumpkin (Mar 3), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 3), Watermelon (Mar 3), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 3), Sunflowers (Mar 17), Beans (Mar 24), Pole Beans (Mar 24). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 3), Swiss Chard (Mar 3), Bok Choy (Mar 10), Cauliflower (Mar 10), Cosmos (Mar 17), Lavender (Mar 17), +26 more. Last frost around March 17. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 7). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 2), Pumpkin (Jul 2), Cantaloupe (Jul 10), Celery (Jul 10), Melons (Jul 10), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 12), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 8), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 13), Pole Beans (Aug 13), Basil (Aug 18), Cosmos (Aug 18), Cucumber (Aug 18), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 3), Cabbage (Sep 12), Carrots (Sep 12), Beets (Sep 13), Dill (Sep 13), Swiss Chard (Sep 13), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 2), Arugula (Oct 12), Spinach (Oct 12), Radish (Oct 13). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 14). First frost around November 14. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 23), Lavender (Dec 23), Onion (Dec 23), Rosemary (Dec 23). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 5). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Albany, GA (ZIP 31721)?
The median last spring frost date for Albany, GA (ZIP code 31721) is around March 17. This is the 50th-percentile date — meaning half of all years see frost end before this date. Use the 10% and 90% dates to understand the full range of risk in your area. One year in ten frost ends before February 20; one in ten it runs past April 9.
What is the first fall frost date in Albany, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Albany, GA is around November 14. Plan to harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops like tomatoes and peppers at least a week before this date to avoid losses. The first frost arrives around October 28 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Albany, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Albany is about 242 days. This window — from your last spring frost to your first fall frost — is when warm-season vegetables thrive. Cold-hardy crops like kale, spinach, and peas can extend your season by weeks on either side. In Albany (242 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Albany, GA?
Albany, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map). Zones come from the average coldest winter temperature, so they tell you which perennials survive the winter; the frost dates on this page tell you when to plant.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Albany, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 10 and plant out Mar 31 in Albany. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Albany?
Two: plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 21.
When do I plant garlic in Albany?
Nov 14 to Dec 5; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Albany?
Yes: plant out Mar 31 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 15 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Albany (ZIP 31705) has 259 frost-free days, 17 more than Albany (ZIP 31721). See Albany ZIP 31705 frost dates
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