Frost Dates for Arcadia, FL 34266
Last spring frost February 5 · First fall frost January 6 · 335 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 34266 has about 29,900 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Arcadia.
Very long season: 335 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 34266
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | February 5 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 6 | January 6 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ARCADIA (7.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Arcadia, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34266 | February 5 | January 6 | 9b |
| 34269 | February 1 | January 3 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 335-day season in Arcadia
In Arcadia (335 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 | Jan 1 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 293 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 19. | Sep 6 |
| Pepper | Dec 25 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 293 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 19. | Sep 11 |
| Lettuce | Dec 11 | Jan 8–Jan 15 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 15 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 15–Jan 22 | 377 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 377 available after Jan 15. | Nov 4 |
| Cucumber | Jan 15 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Beans | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 17 |
| Peas | — | Dec 11–Feb 19 | 398 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 398 available after Dec 11. | Oct 26 |
| Zucchini | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Onion | Nov 13 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 370 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 370 available after Jan 8. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 11–Jan 29 | 412 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 11 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Jan 27. | Dec 4 |
| Kale | Nov 27 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 19; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 19 |
| Broccoli | Dec 11 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 370 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 370 available after Jan 8. | Oct 11 |
| Cabbage | Dec 11 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 384 available after Jan 8. | Nov 4 |
| Radish | — | Dec 11–Mar 5 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 11 and again by Dec 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Dec 5 |
| Beets | — | Dec 11–Mar 5 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 11 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 356 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 22. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 6 | 440 | overwinter: Plant Jan 6 to Jan 27; harvest the following summer. | Jan 27 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 1–Feb 26 | 391 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 8 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 307 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 12. | Sep 18 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 19 | 300 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 19. | Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 25 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 349 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 29. | Oct 16 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Jan 22 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 11–Mar 5 | 412 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 11 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Jan 27. | Dec 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 11 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 384 available after Jan 8. | Oct 5 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 300 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 19. | Aug 24 |
| Eggplant | Dec 18 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 293 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 19. | Sep 16 |
| Okra | Jan 8 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Basil | Jan 1 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 8–Jan 29 | 370 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 10 |
| Parsley | Nov 27 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 335 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 12. | Oct 21 |
| Celery | Nov 27 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 335 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 12. | Sep 1 |
| Scallions | Nov 27 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 14; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 14 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 24; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 25–Jan 8 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Nov 19; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 19 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 8 | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 15 |
| Collards | Nov 27 | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 384 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 14; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 14 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 293 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 19. | Sep 1 |
| Chives | Nov 13 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 349 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 349 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 11–Mar 5 | 398 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 11 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Oregano | Nov 27 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 349 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 349 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 13 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 335 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Sage | Dec 11 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 349 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 349 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 27 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 349 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 349 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 356 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 10 |
| Cosmos | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Lavender | Nov 13 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 356 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 356 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 20 |
| Melons | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 293 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 19. | Sep 1 |
| Mint | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 356 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 356 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 314 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 12. | Oct 5 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 300 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 19. | Sep 3 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 321 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 321 available after Feb 5. | Sep 30 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 11 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 300 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 12. | Sep 11 |
| Watermelon | Jan 22 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 300 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 12. | Sep 6 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Zinnias | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
Month by month in Arcadia
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 1), Tomato (Jan 1), Bok Choy (Jan 8), Corn (Jan 8), Cosmos (Jan 8), Nasturtiums (Jan 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Jan 6), Cilantro (Jan 8), Turnip (Jan 8), Carrots (Jan 15), Potatoes (Jan 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 8), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 8), Cabbage (Jan 8), Collards (Jan 8), Kale (Jan 8), Lettuce (Jan 8), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 1). First frost around January 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 27). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 5), Beans (Feb 12), Pole Beans (Feb 12). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 5), Lavender (Feb 5), Marigolds (Feb 5), Mint (Feb 5), Nasturtiums (Feb 5), Zinnias (Feb 5), +23 more. Last frost around February 5. |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 24), Pumpkin (Aug 24). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 1), Celery (Sep 1), Melons (Sep 1), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 3), Tomato (Sep 6), Watermelon (Sep 6), +5 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Oct 5), Pole Beans (Oct 5), Basil (Oct 10), Cosmos (Oct 10), Cucumber (Oct 10), Zinnias (Oct 10), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 13), Lavender (Nov 13), Onion (Nov 13), Rosemary (Nov 13), Celery (Nov 27), Collards (Nov 27), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 4), Carrots (Nov 4), Beets (Nov 5), Dill (Nov 5), Swiss Chard (Nov 5), Calendula (Nov 10), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 11), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 11), Cabbage (Dec 11), Lettuce (Dec 11), Sage (Dec 11), Swiss Chard (Dec 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 11), Beets (Dec 11), Dill (Dec 11), Peas (Dec 11), Radish (Dec 11), Spinach (Dec 11), +1 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 4), Spinach (Dec 4), Radish (Dec 5). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Arcadia, FL (ZIP 34266)?
The median last spring frost date for Arcadia, FL (ZIP code 34266) is around February 5. 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Arcadia, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Arcadia, FL is around January 6. 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 December 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Arcadia, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Arcadia is about 335 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 Arcadia (335 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 Arcadia, FL?
Arcadia, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Arcadia, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 1 and plant out Feb 19 in Arcadia. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Arcadia?
Two: plant Jan 8 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13.
When do I plant garlic in Arcadia?
Jan 6 to Jan 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Arcadia?
Yes: plant out Feb 19 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 6 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Punta Gorda (ZIP 33950) has 364 frost-free days, 29 more than Arcadia (ZIP 34266). See Punta Gorda ZIP 33950 frost dates
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