Frost Dates for Douglas, GA 31533
Last spring frost March 3 · First fall frost November 25 · 267 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 31533 has about 17,000 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Douglas.
Very long season: 267 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 10–March 24 (42 days). Fall frost risk spans November 1–December 19 (48 days).
Frost probability for 31533
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 24 | March 3 | February 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 25 | December 19 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ALMA - BACON CO AP (30.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Douglas, GA
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31533 | March 3 | November 25 | 9a |
| 31535 | March 10 | November 19 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 267-day season in Douglas
In Douglas (267 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 27 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 26 |
| Pepper | Jan 20 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 31 |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 10. | Sep 23 |
| Cucumber | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Beans | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 18. | Sep 5 |
| Peas | — | Jan 6–Mar 17 | 330 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 330 available after Jan 6. | Sep 14 |
| Zucchini | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Onion | Dec 9 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 302 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 6–Feb 24 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Kale | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 302 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 3. | Aug 30 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 3. | Sep 23 |
| Radish | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 24 |
| Beets | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 25 | 372 | overwinter: Plant Nov 25 to Dec 16; harvest the following summer. | Dec 16 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 27–Mar 24 | 323 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 239 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 10. | Aug 7 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 17. | Jul 13 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 24. | Sep 4 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 6 | Feb 17–Feb 17 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 23 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 316 available after Feb 3. | Aug 24 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 17. | Jul 13 |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Aug 5 |
| Okra | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Basil | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Mar 24 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 3–Feb 24 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Parsley | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 267 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 10. | Sep 9 |
| Celery | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 267 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 10. | Jul 21 |
| Scallions | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 13 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 20–Feb 3 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 8 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 3 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 281 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2. | Oct 4 |
| Collards | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 316 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 16. | Oct 3 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 21 |
| Chives | Dec 9 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 330 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 24 |
| Oregano | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 9 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 267 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 267 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Sage | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 281 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 281 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 2. | Sep 29 |
| Cosmos | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
| Lavender | Dec 9 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 8; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 8 |
| Melons | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 225 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 225 available after Mar 17. | Jul 21 |
| Mint | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 246 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 10. | Aug 24 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 232 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 17. | Jul 23 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 253 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 253 available after Mar 3. | Aug 19 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 232 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 10. | Jul 31 |
| Watermelon | Feb 17 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 10. | Jul 26 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 239 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 11. | Sep 3 |
| Zinnias | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 253 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 11. | Aug 29 |
Month by month in Douglas
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 6), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 6), Cabbage (Jan 6), Lettuce (Jan 6), Sage (Jan 6), Swiss Chard (Jan 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 6), Beets (Jan 6), Dill (Jan 6), Peas (Jan 6), Radish (Jan 6), Spinach (Jan 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 3), Corn (Feb 3), Cosmos (Feb 3), Nasturtiums (Feb 3), Okra (Feb 3), Zinnias (Feb 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 3), Turnip (Feb 3), Carrots (Feb 10), Potatoes (Feb 17). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 3), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 3), Cabbage (Feb 3), Collards (Feb 3), Kale (Feb 3), Lettuce (Feb 3), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 3), Beans (Mar 10), Pole Beans (Mar 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 3), Lavender (Mar 3), Marigolds (Mar 3), Mint (Mar 3), Nasturtiums (Mar 3), Zinnias (Mar 3), +23 more. Last frost around March 3. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 13), Pumpkin (Jul 13), Cantaloupe (Jul 21), Celery (Jul 21), Melons (Jul 21), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 23), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 5), Corn (Aug 7), Sunflowers (Aug 19), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 24), Pole Beans (Aug 24), Basil (Aug 29), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Sep 3), Okra (Sep 3), Yellow Squash (Sep 3), Zucchini (Sep 3), Cauliflower (Sep 4), Beans (Sep 5), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Collards (Oct 3), Scallions (Oct 3), Bok Choy (Oct 4), Lettuce (Oct 4), Kale (Oct 8), Kohlrabi (Oct 8), +4 more. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 25). First frost around November 25. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 9), Lavender (Dec 9), Onion (Dec 9), Rosemary (Dec 9), Celery (Dec 23), Collards (Dec 23), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 16). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Douglas, GA (ZIP 31533)?
The median last spring frost date for Douglas, GA (ZIP code 31533) is around March 3. 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 10; one in ten it runs past March 24.
What is the first fall frost date in Douglas, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Douglas, GA is around November 25. 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 1 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Douglas, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Douglas is about 267 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 Douglas (267 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 Douglas, GA?
Douglas, 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 Douglas, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 27 and plant out Mar 17 in Douglas. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Douglas?
Two: plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 2.
When do I plant garlic in Douglas?
Nov 25 to Dec 16; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Douglas?
Yes: plant out Mar 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 26 for a fall crop.
Nearby and related
- Frost dates for Hazlehurst, GA 31539 (23 mi)
- Frost dates for Fitzgerald, GA 31750 (26.1 mi)
- Frost dates for Nashville, GA 31639 (31.6 mi)
- Frost dates for Baxley, GA 31513 (32.4 mi)
- Frost dates for Waycross, GA 31503 (36 mi)
- When to plant in GA
- When to plant Peppers in GA
- When to plant Cucumbers in GA
- When to plant Zucchini in GA
- When to plant Butternut Squash in GA
- When to plant Basil in GA
- When to plant Sweet Corn in GA
- Look up another ZIP