Frost Dates for Athens, GA 30607
Last spring frost March 30 · First fall frost November 6 · 221 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 30607 has about 10,700 people, one of 6 ZIP codes in Athens.
Long season: 221 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 15–April 13 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 20–November 22 (33 days).
Frost probability for 30607
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 13 | March 30 | March 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 20 | November 6 | November 22 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at U OF GA PLT SCI (18.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 221-day season in Athens
In Athens (221 frost-free days, a 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 23 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 179 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 13. | Jul 7 |
| Pepper | Feb 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 179 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 13. | Jul 12 |
| Lettuce | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 15 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 263 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 263 available after Mar 9. | Sep 4 |
| Cucumber | Mar 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Peas | — | Feb 2–Apr 13 | 284 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 2. | Aug 26 |
| Zucchini | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Onion | Jan 5 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 256 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 2. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 2–Mar 23 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 4 |
| Kale | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 256 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 256 available after Mar 2. | Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 2. | Sep 4 |
| Radish | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Oct 5 |
| Beets | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 6 | 326 | overwinter: Plant Nov 6 to Nov 27; harvest the following summer. | Nov 27 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 23–Apr 20 | 277 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 23; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 193 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 193 available after Apr 6. | Jul 19 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 13 | 186 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 13. | Jun 24 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Apr 6 | 235 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 235 available after Mar 23. | Aug 16 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 2 | Mar 16–Mar 16 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 2 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 270 available after Mar 2. | Aug 5 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 186 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 13. | Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Feb 9 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 179 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 13. | Jul 17 |
| Okra | Mar 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 200 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 6 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Basil | Feb 23 | Apr 20–Apr 20 | 186 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 20 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 2–Mar 23 | 256 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Parsley | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 221 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 6. | Aug 21 |
| Celery | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 221 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 6. | Jul 2 |
| Scallions | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 16–Mar 2 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 16 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 235 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 15 |
| Collards | Jan 19 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 270 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 179 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 13. | Jul 2 |
| Chives | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 2–Apr 27 | 284 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 2 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Oregano | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 235 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 5 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 221 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 221 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Sage | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 235 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 19 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 235 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 235 available after Apr 6. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 16 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 242 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Cosmos | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Lavender | Jan 5 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 16 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 20 |
| Melons | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 179 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 179 available after Apr 13. | Jul 2 |
| Mint | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 242 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 242 available after Mar 30. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 6 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 6–Apr 20 | 200 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 200 available after Apr 6. | Aug 5 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 186 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 13. | Jul 4 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 207 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 207 available after Mar 30. | Jul 31 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 2 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 186 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 6. | Jul 12 |
| Watermelon | Mar 16 | Apr 6–Apr 13 | 186 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 186 available after Apr 6. | Jul 7 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 16 | Apr 13–Apr 20 | 193 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 13 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Zinnias | Mar 2 | Mar 30–Apr 13 | 207 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
Month by month in Athens
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 5), Lavender (Jan 5), Onion (Jan 5), Rosemary (Jan 5), Celery (Jan 19), Collards (Jan 19), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 2), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 2), Cabbage (Feb 2), Lettuce (Feb 2), Sage (Feb 2), Swiss Chard (Feb 2), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 2), Beets (Feb 2), Dill (Feb 2), Peas (Feb 2), Radish (Feb 2), Spinach (Feb 2), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 23). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Corn (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 2), Nasturtiums (Mar 2), Okra (Mar 2), Zinnias (Mar 2), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 2), Turnip (Mar 2), Carrots (Mar 9), Potatoes (Mar 16), Sunflowers (Mar 30). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 2), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 2), Cabbage (Mar 2), Collards (Mar 2), Kale (Mar 2), Lettuce (Mar 2), +12 more. Last frost around March 30. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 6), Pole Beans (Apr 6). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 6), Chives (Apr 6), Corn (Apr 6), Okra (Apr 6), Oregano (Apr 6), Parsley (Apr 6), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 24), Pumpkin (Jun 24). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 2), Celery (Jul 2), Melons (Jul 2), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 4), Tomato (Jul 7), Watermelon (Jul 7), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 5), Pole Beans (Aug 5), Basil (Aug 10), Cosmos (Aug 10), Cucumber (Aug 10), Zinnias (Aug 10), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 4), Carrots (Sep 4), Beets (Sep 5), Dill (Sep 5), Swiss Chard (Sep 5), Calendula (Sep 10), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 4), Spinach (Oct 4), Radish (Oct 5). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 6). First frost around November 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 27). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Athens, GA (ZIP 30607)?
The median last spring frost date for Athens, GA (ZIP code 30607) is around March 30. 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 March 15; one in ten it runs past April 13.
What is the first fall frost date in Athens, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Athens, GA is around November 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 October 20 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Athens, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Athens is about 221 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 Athens (221 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Athens, GA?
Athens, 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 Athens, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 23 and plant out Apr 13 in Athens. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Athens?
Two: plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13.
When do I plant garlic in Athens?
Nov 6 to Nov 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Athens?
Yes: plant out Apr 13 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 7 for a fall crop.
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