Frost Dates for Bainbridge, GA 39819
Last spring frost March 12 · First fall frost November 19 · 252 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 39819 has about 12,100 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Bainbridge.
Very long season: 252 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–March 28 (32 days). Fall frost risk spans October 31–December 10 (40 days).
Frost probability for 39819
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 28 | March 12 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 31 | November 19 | December 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at COLQUITT 2 W (44.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Bainbridge, GA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39819 | March 12 | November 19 | 9a |
| 39817 | March 5 | November 19 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 252-day season in Bainbridge
In Bainbridge (252 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 5 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 210 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 26. | Jul 20 |
| Pepper | Jan 29 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 210 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 26. | Jul 25 |
| Lettuce | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 294 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 19. | Sep 17 |
| Cucumber | Feb 19 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Peas | — | Jan 15–Mar 26 | 315 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 315 available after Jan 15. | Sep 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Onion | Dec 18 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 287 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 15–Mar 5 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Kale | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 287 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 12. | Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 17 |
| Radish | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 273 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 19 | 357 | overwinter: Plant Nov 19 to Dec 10; harvest the following summer. | Dec 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 5–Apr 2 | 308 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 5; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 224 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 224 available after Mar 19. | Aug 1 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Mar 26 | 217 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 26. | Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 19 | 266 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 5. | Aug 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 15 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Aug 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 217 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 26. | Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Jan 22 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 210 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 26. | Jul 30 |
| Okra | Feb 12 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 231 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 19 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Basil | Feb 5 | Apr 2–Apr 2 | 217 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 2 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 12–Mar 5 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Parsley | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 252 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 19. | Sep 3 |
| Celery | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 252 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 19. | Jul 15 |
| Scallions | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 12 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 266 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Collards | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 210 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 26. | Jul 15 |
| Chives | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 266 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 15–Apr 9 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Oregano | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 266 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 18 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 252 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 252 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Sage | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 266 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 1 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 266 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 266 available after Mar 19. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 273 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Cosmos | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Lavender | Dec 18 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 273 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 29 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Melons | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 210 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 210 available after Mar 26. | Jul 15 |
| Mint | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 273 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 273 available after Mar 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 19 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 19–Apr 2 | 231 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 231 available after Mar 19. | Aug 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 217 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 26. | Jul 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 238 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 238 available after Mar 12. | Aug 13 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 15 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 217 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 19. | Jul 25 |
| Watermelon | Feb 26 | Mar 19–Mar 26 | 217 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 217 available after Mar 19. | Jul 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 26 | Mar 26–Apr 2 | 224 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 26 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Zinnias | Feb 12 | Mar 12–Mar 26 | 238 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
Month by month in Bainbridge
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 1), Collards (Jan 1), Kale (Jan 1), Oregano (Jan 1), Parsley (Jan 1), Scallions (Jan 1), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 15), Beets (Jan 15), Dill (Jan 15), Peas (Jan 15), Radish (Jan 15), Spinach (Jan 15), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 5), Tomato (Feb 5), Bok Choy (Feb 12), Corn (Feb 12), Cosmos (Feb 12), Nasturtiums (Feb 12), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 12), Turnip (Feb 12), Carrots (Feb 19), Potatoes (Feb 26). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 12), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 12), Cabbage (Feb 12), Collards (Feb 12), Kale (Feb 12), Lettuce (Feb 12), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 5). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 12), Beans (Mar 19), Pole Beans (Mar 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 5), Cauliflower (Mar 5), Cosmos (Mar 12), Lavender (Mar 12), Marigolds (Mar 12), Mint (Mar 12), +24 more. Last frost around March 12. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 2). |
| 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 7), Pumpkin (Jul 7), Cantaloupe (Jul 15), Celery (Jul 15), Melons (Jul 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 17), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 1), Sunflowers (Aug 13), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 18), Pole Beans (Aug 18), Basil (Aug 23), Cosmos (Aug 23), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 2), Parsley (Sep 3), Peas (Sep 8), Cabbage (Sep 17), Carrots (Sep 17), Beets (Sep 18), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 2), Kohlrabi (Oct 2), Turnip (Oct 7), Arugula (Oct 17), Spinach (Oct 17), Radish (Oct 18). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 19). First frost around November 19. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 18), Lavender (Dec 18), Onion (Dec 18), Rosemary (Dec 18). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 10). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Bainbridge, GA (ZIP 39819)?
The median last spring frost date for Bainbridge, GA (ZIP code 39819) is around March 12. 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 24; one in ten it runs past March 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Bainbridge, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Bainbridge, GA is around November 19. 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 31 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Bainbridge, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Bainbridge is about 252 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 Bainbridge (252 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 Bainbridge, GA?
Bainbridge, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Bainbridge, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 5 and plant out Mar 26 in Bainbridge. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Bainbridge?
Two: plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26.
When do I plant garlic in Bainbridge?
Nov 19 to Dec 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Bainbridge?
Yes: plant out Mar 26 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 20 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Havana (ZIP 32333) has 259 frost-free days, 7 more than Bainbridge (ZIP 39819). See Havana ZIP 32333 frost dates
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