Frost Dates for Americus, GA 31709
Last spring frost March 16 · First fall frost November 15 · 244 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 31709 has about 15,500 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Americus.
Very long season: 244 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 26–April 3 (36 days). Fall frost risk spans October 28–December 2 (35 days).
Frost probability for 31709
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 3 | March 16 | February 26 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 28 | November 15 | December 2 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PLAINS SW GA EXP STN (21.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Americus, GA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31709 | March 16 | November 15 | 8b |
| 31719 | March 22 | November 14 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 244-day season in Americus
In Americus (244 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 9 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 16 |
| Pepper | Feb 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 21 |
| Lettuce | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 286 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 23. | Sep 13 |
| Cucumber | Feb 23 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Beans | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 26 |
| Peas | — | Jan 19–Mar 30 | 307 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 307 available after Jan 19. | Sep 4 |
| Zucchini | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Onion | Dec 22 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 19–Mar 9 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Kale | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Broccoli | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 279 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 16. | Aug 20 |
| Cabbage | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 16. | Sep 13 |
| Radish | — | Jan 19–Apr 13 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Oct 14 |
| Beets | — | Jan 19–Apr 13 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 15 | 349 | overwinter: Plant Nov 15 to Dec 6; harvest the following summer. | Dec 6 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 9–Apr 6 | 300 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 9; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 23. | Jul 28 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Mar 30 | 209 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 30. | Jul 3 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 2 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 258 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 9. | Aug 25 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 2 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 19–Apr 13 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 13 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 19 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 16. | Aug 14 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 209 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 30. | Jul 3 |
| Eggplant | Jan 26 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 26 |
| Okra | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Basil | Feb 9 | Apr 6–Apr 6 | 209 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 16–Mar 9 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Parsley | Jan 5 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 244 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 23. | Aug 30 |
| Celery | Jan 5 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 244 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 23. | Jul 11 |
| Scallions | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 2–Feb 16 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 16 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 258 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 24 |
| Collards | Jan 5 | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 11 |
| Chives | Dec 22 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 19–Apr 13 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 19 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Oregano | Jan 5 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 258 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 22 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 244 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Sage | Jan 19 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 258 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 5 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 258 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 23. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cosmos | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
| Lavender | Dec 22 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 29 |
| Melons | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 202 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 202 available after Mar 30. | Jul 11 |
| Mint | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 223 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 23. | Aug 14 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 209 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 30. | Jul 13 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 230 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 16. | Aug 9 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 19 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 23. | Jul 21 |
| Watermelon | Mar 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 209 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 23. | Jul 16 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 24 |
| Zinnias | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Nov 1. | Aug 19 |
Month by month in Americus
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 5), Collards (Jan 5), Kale (Jan 5), Oregano (Jan 5), Parsley (Jan 5), Scallions (Jan 5), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 19), Beets (Jan 19), Dill (Jan 19), Peas (Jan 19), Radish (Jan 19), Spinach (Jan 19). |
| February | Start indoors: Calendula (Feb 2), Cauliflower (Feb 2), Marigolds (Feb 2), Pepper (Feb 2), Basil (Feb 9), Tomato (Feb 9), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 2), Cilantro (Feb 16), Turnip (Feb 16), Carrots (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 16), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 16), Cabbage (Feb 16), Collards (Feb 16), Kale (Feb 16), Lettuce (Feb 16), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 9). |
| March | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Mar 2), Cantaloupe (Mar 2), Melons (Mar 2), Pumpkin (Mar 2), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 2), Watermelon (Mar 2), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Mar 2), Sunflowers (Mar 16), Beans (Mar 23), Pole Beans (Mar 23). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 2), Swiss Chard (Mar 2), Bok Choy (Mar 9), Cauliflower (Mar 9), Cosmos (Mar 16), Lavender (Mar 16), +26 more. Last frost around March 16. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 6). |
| 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 3), Pumpkin (Jul 3), Cantaloupe (Jul 11), Celery (Jul 11), Melons (Jul 11), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 13), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 9), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 14), Pole Beans (Aug 14), Basil (Aug 19), Cosmos (Aug 19), Cucumber (Aug 19), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 4), Cabbage (Sep 13), Carrots (Sep 13), Beets (Sep 14), Dill (Sep 14), Swiss Chard (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 3), Arugula (Oct 13), Spinach (Oct 13), Radish (Oct 14). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 15). First frost around November 15. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 22), Lavender (Dec 22), Onion (Dec 22), Rosemary (Dec 22). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Americus, GA (ZIP 31709)?
The median last spring frost date for Americus, GA (ZIP code 31709) is around March 16. 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 26; one in ten it runs past April 3.
What is the first fall frost date in Americus, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Americus, GA is around November 15. 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 Americus, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Americus is about 244 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 Americus (244 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 Americus, GA?
Americus, 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 Americus, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 9 and plant out Mar 30 in Americus. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Americus?
Two: plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 22.
When do I plant garlic in Americus?
Nov 15 to Dec 6; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Americus?
Yes: plant out Mar 30 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 16 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Albany (ZIP 31705) has 259 frost-free days, 15 more than Americus (ZIP 31709). See Albany ZIP 31705 frost dates
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