Frost Dates for Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Last spring frost January 18 · First fall frost January 19 · 1 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 32931 has about 14,200 people.
Short season: 1 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 32931
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | February 23 | January 18 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 18 | January 19 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MELBOURNE WFO (23.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 1-day season in Cocoa Beach
In Cocoa Beach (1 frost-free days, a short season), 6 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 1 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 41 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Dec 14 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Pepper | Dec 7 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 23 | Dec 21–Dec 28 | 36 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 21, the outdoor season is about 9 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Carrots | — | Dec 28–Jan 4 | 43 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Cocoa Beach has 43 after Dec 28. | — |
| Cucumber | Dec 28 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Beans | — | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Peas | — | Nov 23–Feb 1 | 64 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 64 days. | — |
| Zucchini | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Onion | Oct 26 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 36 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cocoa Beach has 36 after Dec 21. | — |
| Spinach | — | Nov 23–Jan 11 | 78 | fits: 40 days to maturity, 78 available after Nov 23. | Dec 17 |
| Kale | Nov 9 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 21, the outdoor season is about 5 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Broccoli | Nov 23 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 36 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Cocoa Beach has 36 after Dec 21. | — |
| Cabbage | Nov 23 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 21, the outdoor season is about 20 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Radish | — | Nov 23–Feb 15 | 64 | two-plantings: Plant Nov 23 and again by Dec 18; both mature before Jan 26. | Dec 18 |
| Beets | — | Nov 23–Feb 15 | 64 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 64 available after Nov 23. | — |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 4–Jan 11 | 22 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 22 after Jan 4. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 19 | 106 | overwinter: Plant Jan 19 to Feb 9; harvest the following summer. | Feb 9 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 14–Feb 8 | 57 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 14; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Dec 21 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Pumpkin | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Cauliflower | Dec 7 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 11. | — |
| Swiss Chard | Nov 23 | Jan 4–Jan 4 | 22 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Cocoa Beach has 22 after Jan 4. | — |
| Arugula | — | Nov 23–Feb 15 | 78 | fits: 40 days to maturity, 78 available after Nov 23. | Dec 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Nov 23 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cocoa Beach has 50 after Dec 21. | — |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 100 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 30 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Okra | Dec 21 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Basil | Dec 14 | Feb 8–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 8. | — |
| Cilantro | — | Dec 21–Jan 11 | 36 | tight: Direct-sow only; pick a variety under 36 days. | — |
| Parsley | Nov 9 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 1 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Cocoa Beach has 1 after Jan 25. | — |
| Celery | Nov 9 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 1 | no-fit: Needs 120 days; Cocoa Beach has 1 after Jan 25. | — |
| Scallions | Nov 9 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 21, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Turnip | — | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | fits: 50 days to maturity, 50 available after Dec 21. | — |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 7–Dec 21 | 64 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 64 available after Dec 7. | — |
| Bok Choy | Dec 21 | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 45 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 11. | — |
| Collards | Nov 9 | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 50 | head-start: Even planted out Dec 21, the outdoor season is about 10 days short; choose an early variety or grow under cover. | — |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Chives | Oct 26 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 25. | — |
| Dill | — | Nov 23–Feb 15 | 64 | fits: 55 days to maturity, 64 available after Nov 23. | — |
| Oregano | Nov 9 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 25. | — |
| Rosemary | Oct 26 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 1 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Cocoa Beach has 1 after Jan 25. | — |
| Sage | Nov 23 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 25. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 9 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 15 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 15 after Jan 25. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 7 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 22 | no-fit: Needs 50 days; Cocoa Beach has 22 after Jan 4. | — |
| Cosmos | Dec 21 | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 18. | — |
| Lavender | Oct 26 | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 22 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 22 after Jan 18. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 7 | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 50 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 18. | — |
| Melons | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 85 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Mint | — | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 22 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 22 after Jan 18. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Dec 21 | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 18. | — |
| Pole Beans | — | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 65 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 90 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 70 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 18. | — |
| Tomatillos | Nov 23 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 75 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Watermelon | Jan 4 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 80 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 25. | — |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 55 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Feb 1. | — |
| Zinnias | Dec 21 | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 0 | no-fit: Needs 60 days; Cocoa Beach has 0 after Jan 18. | — |
Month by month in Cocoa Beach
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Jan 4), Cantaloupe (Jan 4), Melons (Jan 4), Pumpkin (Jan 4), Spaghetti Squash (Jan 4), Watermelon (Jan 4), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Jan 4), Sunflowers (Jan 18), Garlic (Jan 19), Beans (Jan 25), Pole Beans (Jan 25). Transplant from: Calendula (Jan 4), Swiss Chard (Jan 4), Bok Choy (Jan 11), Cauliflower (Jan 11), Cosmos (Jan 18), Lavender (Jan 18), +15 more. Last frost around January 18. First frost around January 19. |
| February | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Feb 1), Cantaloupe (Feb 1), Cucumber (Feb 1), Eggplant (Feb 1), Melons (Feb 1), Pepper (Feb 1), +6 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Feb 9). |
| 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 | Plant fall lettuce, spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| October | Start indoors: Chives (Oct 26), Lavender (Oct 26), Onion (Oct 26), Rosemary (Oct 26). |
| November | Start indoors: Celery (Nov 9), Collards (Nov 9), Kale (Nov 9), Oregano (Nov 9), Parsley (Nov 9), Scallions (Nov 9), +9 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Nov 23), Beets (Nov 23), Dill (Nov 23), Peas (Nov 23), Radish (Nov 23), Spinach (Nov 23). |
| December | Start indoors: Calendula (Dec 7), Cauliflower (Dec 7), Marigolds (Dec 7), Pepper (Dec 7), Basil (Dec 14), Tomato (Dec 14), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Dec 7), Cilantro (Dec 21), Turnip (Dec 21), Carrots (Dec 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Dec 21), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 21), Cabbage (Dec 21), Collards (Dec 21), Kale (Dec 21), Lettuce (Dec 21), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 14). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 17), Spinach (Dec 17), Radish (Dec 18). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Cocoa Beach, FL (ZIP 32931)?
The median last spring frost date for Cocoa Beach, FL (ZIP code 32931) is around January 18. 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 Cocoa Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Cocoa Beach, FL is around January 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 December 18 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Cocoa Beach, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Cocoa Beach is about 1 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 Cocoa Beach (1 frost-free days, a short season), 6 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 1 get two plantings, 5 need an indoor start, 2 need a faster variety, 41 don't reliably mature, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Cocoa Beach, FL?
Cocoa Beach, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a (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 Cocoa Beach, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 14 and plant out Feb 1 in Cocoa Beach. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Cocoa Beach?
One spring planting around Dec 21.
When do I plant garlic in Cocoa Beach?
Jan 19 to Feb 9; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I grow Celery in Cocoa Beach?
Not reliably outdoors. Needs 120 days; Cocoa Beach has 1 after Jan 25.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Cape Canaveral (ZIP 32920) has 349 frost-free days, 348 more than Cocoa Beach (ZIP 32931). See Cape Canaveral ZIP 32920 frost dates
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