Frost Dates for Brandon, FL 33511
Last spring frost January 28 · First fall frost January 21 · 358 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 33511 has about 62,100 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Brandon.
Very long season: 358 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 33511
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 1 | January 28 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 11 | January 21 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at PARRISH (33.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Brandon, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33511 | January 28 | January 21 | 9b |
| 33510 | January 28 | January 21 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 358-day season in Brandon
In Brandon (358 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 | Dec 24 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 316 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 11. | Sep 21 |
| Pepper | Dec 17 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 316 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 11. | Sep 26 |
| Lettuce | Dec 3 | Dec 31–Jan 7 | 393 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 30 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 7–Jan 14 | 400 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 400 available after Jan 7. | Nov 19 |
| Cucumber | Jan 7 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Beans | — | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 1 |
| Peas | — | Dec 3–Feb 11 | 421 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 421 available after Dec 3. | Nov 10 |
| Zucchini | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Onion | Nov 5 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 393 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 393 available after Dec 31. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 3–Jan 21 | 435 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 3 and again by Dec 19; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 19 |
| Kale | Nov 19 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 4 |
| Broccoli | Dec 3 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 393 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 393 available after Dec 31. | Oct 26 |
| Cabbage | Dec 3 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 407 available after Dec 31. | Nov 19 |
| Radish | — | Dec 3–Feb 25 | 421 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 3 and again by Dec 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Dec 20 |
| Beets | — | Dec 3–Feb 25 | 421 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 3 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 14–Jan 21 | 379 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 379 available after Jan 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 21 | 463 | overwinter: Plant Jan 21 to Feb 11; harvest the following summer. | Feb 11 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 24–Feb 18 | 414 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Dec 31 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 330 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 330 available after Feb 4. | Oct 3 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 11 | 323 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 11. | Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 17 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 372 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 372 available after Jan 21. | Oct 31 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 3 | Jan 14–Jan 14 | 379 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 3–Feb 25 | 435 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 3 and again by Dec 19; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 3 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 407 available after Dec 31. | Oct 20 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 323 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 11. | Sep 8 |
| Eggplant | Dec 10 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 11. | Oct 1 |
| Okra | Dec 31 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Basil | Dec 24 | Feb 18–Feb 18 | 323 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Cilantro | — | Dec 31–Jan 21 | 393 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 25 |
| Parsley | Nov 19 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 358 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 358 available after Feb 4. | Nov 5 |
| Celery | Nov 19 | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 358 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 358 available after Feb 4. | Sep 16 |
| Scallions | Nov 19 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Nov 29; both mature before Feb 11. | Nov 29 |
| Turnip | — | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Dec 9; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 17–Dec 31 | 421 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 17 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 4 |
| Bok Choy | Dec 31 | Jan 21–Jan 28 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 30 |
| Collards | Nov 19 | Dec 31–Jan 14 | 407 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 31 and again by Nov 29; both mature before Feb 11. | Nov 29 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 316 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 11. | Sep 16 |
| Chives | Nov 5 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 372 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 372 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 3–Feb 25 | 421 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 3 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Oregano | Nov 19 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 372 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 372 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 5 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 358 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 358 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Sage | Dec 3 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 372 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 372 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 19 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 372 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 372 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 17 | Jan 14–Jan 28 | 379 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 25 |
| Cosmos | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Lavender | Nov 5 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 379 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 379 available after Jan 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 17 | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 4 |
| Melons | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 316 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 11. | Sep 16 |
| Mint | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 379 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 379 available after Jan 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 337 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 337 available after Feb 4. | Oct 20 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 323 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 11. | Sep 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 344 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 28. | Oct 15 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 3 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 323 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 4. | Sep 26 |
| Watermelon | Jan 14 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 323 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 4. | Sep 21 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Zinnias | Dec 31 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
Month by month in Brandon
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Cucumber (Jan 7), Butternut Squash (Jan 14), Cantaloupe (Jan 14), Melons (Jan 14), Pumpkin (Jan 14), Spaghetti Squash (Jan 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Jan 7), Potatoes (Jan 14), Garlic (Jan 21), Sunflowers (Jan 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Jan 14), Swiss Chard (Jan 14), Bok Choy (Jan 21), Cauliflower (Jan 21), Cosmos (Jan 28), Lavender (Jan 28), +4 more. Last frost around January 28. First frost around January 21. |
| February | Direct sow from: Beans (Feb 4), Pole Beans (Feb 4). Transplant from: Celery (Feb 4), Chives (Feb 4), Corn (Feb 4), Okra (Feb 4), Oregano (Feb 4), Parsley (Feb 4), +17 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Feb 11). |
| 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 | Start fall cool-season crops: broccoli, kale, beets, and carrots. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Sep 8), Pumpkin (Sep 8), Cantaloupe (Sep 16), Celery (Sep 16), Melons (Sep 16), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 18), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Oct 1), Corn (Oct 3), Sunflowers (Oct 15), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 20), Pole Beans (Oct 20), Basil (Oct 25), +9 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 5), Lavender (Nov 5), Onion (Nov 5), Rosemary (Nov 5), Celery (Nov 19), Collards (Nov 19), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Beans (Nov 1), Marigolds (Nov 4), Parsley (Nov 5), Peas (Nov 10), Cabbage (Nov 19), Carrots (Nov 19), +9 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 3), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 3), Cabbage (Dec 3), Lettuce (Dec 3), Sage (Dec 3), Swiss Chard (Dec 3), +14 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 3), Beets (Dec 3), Dill (Dec 3), Peas (Dec 3), Radish (Dec 3), Spinach (Dec 3), +3 more. Transplant from: Broccoli (Dec 31), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 31), Cabbage (Dec 31), Collards (Dec 31), Kale (Dec 31), Lettuce (Dec 31), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 24). Last sowing dates: Kale (Dec 4), Kohlrabi (Dec 4), Turnip (Dec 9), Arugula (Dec 19), Spinach (Dec 19), Radish (Dec 20). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Brandon, FL (ZIP 33511)?
The median last spring frost date for Brandon, FL (ZIP code 33511) is around January 28. 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 Brandon, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Brandon, FL is around January 21. 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 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Brandon, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Brandon is about 358 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 Brandon (358 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 Brandon, FL?
Brandon, 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 Brandon, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 24 and plant out Feb 11 in Brandon. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Brandon?
Two: plant Dec 31 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28.
When do I plant garlic in Brandon?
Jan 21 to Feb 11; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Brandon?
Yes: plant out Feb 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 21 for a fall crop.
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