Frost Dates for Covington, GA 30016
Last spring frost March 28 · First fall frost November 10 · 227 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 30016 has about 63,000 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Covington.
Long season: 227 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 7–April 15 (39 days). Fall frost risk spans October 22–November 28 (37 days).
Frost probability for 30016
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 15 | March 28 | March 7 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 22 | November 10 | November 28 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at COVINGTON (11.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Covington, GA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30016 | March 28 | November 10 | 8a |
| 30014 | March 28 | November 10 | 8b |
Which crops fit a 227-day season in Covington
In Covington (227 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 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 11 |
| Pepper | Feb 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 16 |
| Lettuce | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 19 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 269 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 7. | Sep 8 |
| Cucumber | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Peas | — | Jan 31–Apr 11 | 290 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 290 available after Jan 31. | Aug 30 |
| Zucchini | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Onion | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 262 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 262 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 31–Mar 21 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 8 |
| Kale | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Broccoli | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Feb 28. | Aug 15 |
| Cabbage | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 28. | Sep 8 |
| Radish | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Oct 9 |
| Beets | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 10 | 332 | overwinter: Plant Nov 10 to Dec 1; harvest the following summer. | Dec 1 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 21–Apr 18 | 283 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 21; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 199 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 4. | Jul 23 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 11 | 192 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 11. | Jun 28 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 241 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 21. | Aug 20 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 14 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 1. | Oct 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 28. | Aug 9 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 192 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 11. | Jun 28 |
| Eggplant | Feb 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 21 |
| Okra | Feb 28 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Basil | Feb 21 | Apr 18–Apr 18 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 28–Mar 21 | 262 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Parsley | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 227 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 4. | Aug 25 |
| Celery | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 227 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 4. | Jul 6 |
| Scallions | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 19 |
| Collards | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 6 |
| Chives | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 241 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 241 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 31–Apr 25 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Oregano | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 3 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 227 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Sage | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 241 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 241 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 17 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 241 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 241 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Cosmos | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
| Lavender | Jan 3 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 14 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 24 |
| Melons | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 6 |
| Mint | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 248 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 28. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 206 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 4. | Aug 9 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 192 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 11. | Jul 8 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 28. | Aug 4 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 31 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 192 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 4. | Jul 16 |
| Watermelon | Mar 14 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 192 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 4. | Jul 11 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 14 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 19; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 19 |
| Zinnias | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 213 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 14; both mature before Oct 27. | Aug 14 |
Month by month in Covington
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 3), Lavender (Jan 3), Onion (Jan 3), Rosemary (Jan 3), Celery (Jan 17), Collards (Jan 17), +12 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 31), Beets (Jan 31), Dill (Jan 31), Peas (Jan 31), Radish (Jan 31), Spinach (Jan 31). |
| February | Start indoors: Eggplant (Feb 7), Calendula (Feb 14), Cauliflower (Feb 14), Marigolds (Feb 14), Pepper (Feb 14), Basil (Feb 21), +7 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Feb 14), Cilantro (Feb 28), Turnip (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 28), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 28), Cabbage (Feb 28), Collards (Feb 28), Kale (Feb 28), Lettuce (Feb 28), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 21). |
| March | Start indoors: Cucumber (Mar 7), Butternut Squash (Mar 14), Cantaloupe (Mar 14), Melons (Mar 14), Pumpkin (Mar 14), Spaghetti Squash (Mar 14), +3 more. Direct sow from: Carrots (Mar 7), Potatoes (Mar 14), Sunflowers (Mar 28). Transplant from: Calendula (Mar 14), Swiss Chard (Mar 14), Bok Choy (Mar 21), Cauliflower (Mar 21), Cosmos (Mar 28), Lavender (Mar 28), +4 more. Last frost around March 28. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 4), Pole Beans (Apr 4). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 4), Chives (Apr 4), Corn (Apr 4), Okra (Apr 4), Oregano (Apr 4), Parsley (Apr 4), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 28), Pumpkin (Jun 28). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 6), Celery (Jul 6), Melons (Jul 6), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 8), Tomato (Jul 11), Watermelon (Jul 11), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 4), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 9), Pole Beans (Aug 9), Basil (Aug 14), Cosmos (Aug 14), Cucumber (Aug 14), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 8), Carrots (Sep 8), Beets (Sep 9), Dill (Sep 9), Swiss Chard (Sep 9), Calendula (Sep 14), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 8), Spinach (Oct 8), Radish (Oct 9). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 10). First frost around November 10. |
| December | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 1). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Covington, GA (ZIP 30016)?
The median last spring frost date for Covington, GA (ZIP code 30016) is around March 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. One year in ten frost ends before March 7; one in ten it runs past April 15.
What is the first fall frost date in Covington, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Covington, GA is around November 10. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Covington, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Covington is about 227 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 Covington (227 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 Covington, GA?
Covington, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (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 Covington, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 21 and plant out Apr 11 in Covington. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Covington?
Two: plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 17.
When do I plant garlic in Covington?
Nov 10 to Dec 1; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Covington?
Yes: plant out Apr 11 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 11 for a fall crop.
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