Frost Dates for Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Last spring frost March 8 · First fall frost November 21 · 258 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32563 has about 30,400 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Gulf Breeze.
Very long season: 258 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 15–March 28 (41 days). Fall frost risk spans November 2–December 6 (34 days).
Frost probability for 32563
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 28 | March 8 | February 15 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 2 | November 21 | December 6 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MILTON EXP STN (44.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Gulf Breeze, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32563 | March 8 | November 21 | 9b |
| 32561 | March 4 | November 25 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 258-day season in Gulf Breeze
In Gulf Breeze (258 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 1 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 22. | Jul 22 |
| Pepper | Jan 25 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 22. | Jul 27 |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 30 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 15. | Sep 19 |
| Cucumber | Feb 15 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 25 |
| Beans | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Peas | — | Jan 11–Mar 22 | 321 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 321 available after Jan 11. | Sep 10 |
| Zucchini | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Onion | Dec 14 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 293 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 11–Mar 1 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 19 |
| Kale | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 293 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 8. | Aug 26 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 8. | Sep 19 |
| Radish | — | Jan 11–Apr 5 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Oct 20 |
| Beets | — | Jan 11–Apr 5 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 279 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 22. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 21 | 363 | overwinter: Plant Nov 21 to Dec 12; harvest the following summer. | Dec 12 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 1–Mar 29 | 314 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 1; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 230 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 15. | Aug 3 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 22 | 223 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 22. | Jul 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 25 | Mar 1–Mar 15 | 272 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 1. | Aug 31 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 11 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 11–Apr 5 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 307 available after Feb 8. | Aug 20 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 223 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 22. | Jul 9 |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 216 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 22. | Aug 1 |
| Okra | Feb 8 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 15 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Basil | Feb 1 | Mar 29–Mar 29 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 29 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 25 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 8–Mar 1 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 25 |
| Parsley | Dec 28 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 258 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 15. | Sep 5 |
| Celery | Dec 28 | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 258 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 15. | Jul 17 |
| Scallions | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 12. | Sep 29 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 12. | Oct 4 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 8 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 30 |
| Collards | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 307 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Dec 12. | Sep 29 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 216 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 22. | Jul 17 |
| Chives | Dec 14 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 11–Apr 5 | 321 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 20 |
| Oregano | Dec 28 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 272 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 14 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 258 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 258 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Sage | Jan 11 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 272 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 28 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 15. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 8 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 28. | Sep 25 |
| Cosmos | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 25 |
| Lavender | Dec 14 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 279 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 25 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 7. | Sep 4 |
| Melons | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 216 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 22. | Jul 17 |
| Mint | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 279 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Mar 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 15 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 15–Mar 29 | 237 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 15. | Aug 20 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 223 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 22. | Jul 19 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 244 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 244 available after Mar 8. | Aug 15 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 11 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 223 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 15. | Jul 27 |
| Watermelon | Feb 22 | Mar 15–Mar 22 | 223 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 15. | Jul 22 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 22–Mar 29 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 22 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 30 |
| Zinnias | Feb 8 | Mar 8–Mar 22 | 244 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 8 and again by Aug 25; both mature before Nov 7. | Aug 25 |
Month by month in Gulf Breeze
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 11), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 11), Cabbage (Jan 11), Lettuce (Jan 11), Sage (Jan 11), Swiss Chard (Jan 11), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 11), Beets (Jan 11), Dill (Jan 11), Peas (Jan 11), Radish (Jan 11), Spinach (Jan 11), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 1), Tomato (Feb 1), Bok Choy (Feb 8), Corn (Feb 8), Cosmos (Feb 8), Nasturtiums (Feb 8), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 8), Turnip (Feb 8), Carrots (Feb 15), Potatoes (Feb 22). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 8), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 8), Cabbage (Feb 8), Collards (Feb 8), Kale (Feb 8), Lettuce (Feb 8), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 1). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 8), Beans (Mar 15), Pole Beans (Mar 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 1), Cauliflower (Mar 1), Cosmos (Mar 8), Lavender (Mar 8), Marigolds (Mar 8), Mint (Mar 8), +25 more. Last frost around March 8. |
| 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 9), Pumpkin (Jul 9), Cantaloupe (Jul 17), Celery (Jul 17), Melons (Jul 17), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 19), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Aug 1), Corn (Aug 3), Sunflowers (Aug 15), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 20), Pole Beans (Aug 20), Basil (Aug 25), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Beans (Sep 1), Marigolds (Sep 4), Parsley (Sep 5), Peas (Sep 10), Cabbage (Sep 19), Carrots (Sep 19), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 4), Kohlrabi (Oct 4), Turnip (Oct 9), Arugula (Oct 19), Spinach (Oct 19), Radish (Oct 20). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 21). First frost around November 21. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 14), Lavender (Dec 14), Onion (Dec 14), Rosemary (Dec 14), Celery (Dec 28), Collards (Dec 28), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 12). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Gulf Breeze, FL (ZIP 32563)?
The median last spring frost date for Gulf Breeze, FL (ZIP code 32563) is around March 8. 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 15; one in ten it runs past March 28.
What is the first fall frost date in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Gulf Breeze, FL is around November 21. 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 2 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Gulf Breeze, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Gulf Breeze is about 258 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 Gulf Breeze (258 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 Gulf Breeze, FL?
Gulf Breeze, 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 Gulf Breeze, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 1 and plant out Mar 22 in Gulf Breeze. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Gulf Breeze?
Two: plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 28.
When do I plant garlic in Gulf Breeze?
Nov 21 to Dec 12; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Gulf Breeze?
Yes: plant out Mar 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 22 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Pensacola (ZIP 32526) has 266 frost-free days, 8 more than Gulf Breeze (ZIP 32563). See Pensacola ZIP 32526 frost dates
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