Frost Dates for Dade City, FL 33523
Dade City has 2 ZIP codes. The Dade City, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 7 · First fall frost December 15 · 311 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 33523 has about 19,400 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Dade City.
Very long season: 311 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 10–March 7 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 29–January 25 (57 days).
Frost probability for 33523
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 7 | February 7 | January 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 29 | December 15 | January 25 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKSVILLE CHIN HILL (24.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 311-day season in Dade City
In Dade City (311 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 | Jan 3 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 21. | Aug 15 |
| Pepper | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 21. | Aug 20 |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 346 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 353 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 353 available after Jan 17. | Oct 13 |
| Cucumber | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Peas | — | Dec 13–Feb 21 | 374 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 374 available after Dec 13. | Oct 4 |
| Zucchini | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Onion | Nov 15 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 346 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 346 available after Jan 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 13–Jan 31 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Kale | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 346 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 346 available after Jan 10. | Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 360 available after Jan 10. | Oct 13 |
| Radish | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Dec 22. | Nov 13 |
| Beets | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 332 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 332 available after Jan 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 15 | 416 | overwinter: Plant Dec 15 to Jan 5; harvest the following summer. | Jan 5 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 3–Feb 28 | 367 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 283 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 14. | Aug 27 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 276 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 21. | Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 325 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 325 available after Jan 31. | Sep 24 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 13 | Jan 24–Jan 24 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 360 available after Jan 10. | Sep 13 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 276 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 21. | Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 269 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 21. | Aug 25 |
| Okra | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Basil | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 10–Jan 31 | 346 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Parsley | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 311 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 14. | Sep 29 |
| Celery | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 311 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 14. | Aug 10 |
| Scallions | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 2 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 27–Jan 10 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 10 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Collards | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 269 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 21. | Aug 10 |
| Chives | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 325 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 325 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Oregano | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 325 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 325 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 311 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Sage | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 325 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 325 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 325 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 325 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 27 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Cosmos | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Lavender | Nov 15 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 332 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 332 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Melons | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 269 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 21. | Aug 10 |
| Mint | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 332 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 332 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 290 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 14. | Sep 13 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 21. | Aug 12 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 7. | Sep 8 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 276 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 14. | Aug 20 |
| Watermelon | Jan 24 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 276 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 14. | Aug 15 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Zinnias | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
Month by month in Dade City
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 3), Tomato (Jan 3), Bok Choy (Jan 10), Corn (Jan 10), Cosmos (Jan 10), Nasturtiums (Jan 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 10), Turnip (Jan 10), Carrots (Jan 17), Potatoes (Jan 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 3). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 5). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 7), Beans (Feb 14), Pole Beans (Feb 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 7), Lavender (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Mint (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +23 more. Last frost around February 7. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Direct sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 2), Pumpkin (Aug 2), Cantaloupe (Aug 10), Celery (Aug 10), Melons (Aug 10), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 12), +6 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 8), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 13), Pole Beans (Sep 13), Basil (Sep 18), Cosmos (Sep 18), Cucumber (Sep 18), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Peas (Oct 4), Cabbage (Oct 13), Carrots (Oct 13), Beets (Oct 14), Dill (Oct 14), Swiss Chard (Oct 14), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 15), Lavender (Nov 15), Onion (Nov 15), Rosemary (Nov 15), Celery (Nov 29), Collards (Nov 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Turnip (Nov 2), Arugula (Nov 12), Spinach (Nov 12), Radish (Nov 13). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 13), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 13), Cabbage (Dec 13), Lettuce (Dec 13), Sage (Dec 13), Swiss Chard (Dec 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 13), Beets (Dec 13), Dill (Dec 13), Peas (Dec 13), Radish (Dec 13), Spinach (Dec 13), +2 more. First frost around December 15. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Dade City, FL (ZIP 33523)?
The median last spring frost date for Dade City, FL (ZIP code 33523) is around February 7. 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 January 10; one in ten it runs past March 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Dade City, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Dade City, FL is around December 15. 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 November 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Dade City, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Dade City is about 311 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 Dade City (311 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 Dade City, FL?
Dade City, 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 Dade City, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 and plant out Feb 21 in Dade City. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Dade City?
Two: plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22.
When do I plant garlic in Dade City?
Dec 15 to Jan 5; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Dade City?
Yes: plant out Feb 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 15 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Dade City (ZIP 33525) has 323 frost-free days, 12 more than Dade City (ZIP 33523). See Dade City ZIP 33525 frost dates
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