Frost Dates for Douglas, GA 31535
Douglas has 2 ZIP codes. The Douglas, GA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 10 · First fall frost November 19 · 254 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 31535 has about 13,500 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Douglas.
Very long season: 254 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 21–March 26 (33 days). Fall frost risk spans November 1–December 6 (35 days).
Frost probability for 31535
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 26 | March 10 | February 21 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 1 | November 19 | December 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DOUGLAS (5.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 254-day season in Douglas
In Douglas (254 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 | Feb 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 212 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 24. | Jul 20 |
| Pepper | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 212 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 24. | Jul 25 |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 296 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 17. | Sep 17 |
| Cucumber | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Beans | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Peas | — | Jan 13–Mar 24 | 317 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 317 available after Jan 13. | Sep 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Onion | Dec 16 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 289 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 13–Mar 3 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Kale | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 289 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 10. | Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 303 available after Feb 10. | Sep 17 |
| Radish | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 275 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 19 | 359 | overwinter: Plant Nov 19 to Dec 10; harvest the following summer. | Dec 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 3–Mar 31 | 310 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 226 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 17. | Aug 1 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 24 | 219 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 24. | Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 27 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 268 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 3. | Aug 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 13 | Feb 24–Feb 24 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 13 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 303 available after Feb 10. | Aug 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 219 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 24. | Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Jan 20 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 212 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 24. | Jul 30 |
| Okra | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Basil | Feb 3 | Mar 31–Mar 31 | 219 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 10–Mar 3 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Parsley | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 254 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 17. | Sep 3 |
| Celery | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 254 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 17. | Jul 15 |
| Scallions | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 10 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 268 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Collards | Dec 30 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 303 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 212 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 24. | Jul 15 |
| Chives | Dec 16 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 13–Apr 7 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 13 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Oregano | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 268 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 16 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 254 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Sage | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 268 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 30 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 268 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 268 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 27 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Cosmos | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Lavender | Dec 16 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 275 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 27 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Melons | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 212 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 212 available after Mar 24. | Jul 15 |
| Mint | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 275 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 275 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 233 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 17. | Aug 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 219 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 24. | Jul 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 240 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 240 available after Mar 10. | Aug 13 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 219 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 17. | Jul 25 |
| Watermelon | Feb 24 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 219 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 219 available after Mar 17. | Jul 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 24 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Zinnias | Feb 10 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 240 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
Month by month in Douglas
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 13), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 13), Cabbage (Jan 13), Lettuce (Jan 13), Sage (Jan 13), Swiss Chard (Jan 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 13), Beets (Jan 13), Dill (Jan 13), Peas (Jan 13), Radish (Jan 13), Spinach (Jan 13), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 3), Tomato (Feb 3), Bok Choy (Feb 10), Corn (Feb 10), Cosmos (Feb 10), Nasturtiums (Feb 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 10), Turnip (Feb 10), Carrots (Feb 17), Potatoes (Feb 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 10), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 10), Cabbage (Feb 10), Collards (Feb 10), Kale (Feb 10), Lettuce (Feb 10), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 3). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 10), Beans (Mar 17), Pole Beans (Mar 17). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 3), Cauliflower (Mar 3), Cosmos (Mar 10), Lavender (Mar 10), Marigolds (Mar 10), Mint (Mar 10), +25 more. Last frost around March 10. |
| 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 7), Pumpkin (Jul 7), Cantaloupe (Jul 15), Celery (Jul 15), Melons (Jul 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 17), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 1), Sunflowers (Aug 13), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 18), Pole Beans (Aug 18), Basil (Aug 23), Cosmos (Aug 23), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 2), Parsley (Sep 3), Peas (Sep 8), Cabbage (Sep 17), Carrots (Sep 17), Beets (Sep 18), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 2), Kohlrabi (Oct 2), Turnip (Oct 7), Arugula (Oct 17), Spinach (Oct 17), Radish (Oct 18). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 19). First frost around November 19. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 16), Lavender (Dec 16), Onion (Dec 16), Rosemary (Dec 16), Celery (Dec 30), Collards (Dec 30), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 10). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Douglas, GA (ZIP 31535)?
The median last spring frost date for Douglas, GA (ZIP code 31535) is around March 10. 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 21; one in ten it runs past March 26.
What is the first fall frost date in Douglas, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Douglas, GA is around November 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 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 254 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 (254 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 Feb 3 and plant out Mar 24 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 10 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26.
When do I plant garlic in Douglas?
Nov 19 to Dec 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Douglas?
Yes: plant out Mar 24 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 20 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Douglas (ZIP 31533) has 267 frost-free days, 13 more than Douglas (ZIP 31535). See Douglas ZIP 31533 frost dates
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