Frost Dates for Hawthorne, FL 32640
Last spring frost February 12 · First fall frost December 8 · 299 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 32640 has about 10,600 people.
Very long season: 299 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 17–March 12 (54 days). Fall frost risk spans November 14–January 15 (62 days).
Frost probability for 32640
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 12 | February 12 | January 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 14 | December 8 | January 15 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at GAINESVILLE RGNL AP (23.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 299-day season in Hawthorne
In Hawthorne (299 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 8 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 26. | Aug 8 |
| Pepper | Jan 1 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 26. | Aug 13 |
| Lettuce | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 22 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 17 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 341 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 341 available after Jan 22. | Oct 6 |
| Cucumber | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Beans | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Peas | — | Dec 18–Feb 26 | 362 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 362 available after Dec 18. | Sep 27 |
| Zucchini | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Onion | Nov 20 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 334 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 18–Feb 5 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Dec 29. | Nov 5 |
| Kale | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Broccoli | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 334 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 15. | Sep 12 |
| Cabbage | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 15. | Oct 6 |
| Radish | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Dec 15. | Nov 6 |
| Beets | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Jan 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 8 | 404 | overwinter: Plant Dec 8 to Dec 29; harvest the following summer. | Dec 29 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 8–Mar 5 | 355 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 8; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 15 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 19. | Aug 20 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 26. | Jul 26 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 313 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 5. | Sep 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Jan 29 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Dec 29. | Nov 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 15. | Sep 6 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 26. | Jul 26 |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 26. | Aug 18 |
| Okra | Jan 15 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Basil | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 15–Feb 5 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Parsley | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 299 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 19. | Sep 22 |
| Celery | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 299 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 19. | Aug 3 |
| Scallions | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 26 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 15 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 17 |
| Collards | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 257 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 26. | Aug 3 |
| Chives | Nov 20 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 7 |
| Oregano | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 313 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 20 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 299 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Sage | Dec 18 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 313 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 15. | Oct 12 |
| Cosmos | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
| Lavender | Nov 20 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Melons | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 257 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 257 available after Feb 26. | Aug 3 |
| Mint | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 278 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 19. | Sep 6 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 26. | Aug 5 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 285 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 12. | Sep 1 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 18 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 264 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 19. | Aug 13 |
| Watermelon | Jan 29 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 264 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 19. | Aug 8 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Zinnias | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 11 |
Month by month in Hawthorne
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Calendula (Jan 1), Cauliflower (Jan 1), Marigolds (Jan 1), Pepper (Jan 1), Basil (Jan 8), Tomato (Jan 8), +15 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 1), Cilantro (Jan 15), Turnip (Jan 15), Carrots (Jan 22), Potatoes (Jan 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 15), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 15), Cabbage (Jan 15), Collards (Jan 15), Kale (Jan 15), Lettuce (Jan 15), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 8). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 12), Beans (Feb 19), Pole Beans (Feb 19). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 5), Cauliflower (Feb 5), Cosmos (Feb 12), Lavender (Feb 12), Marigolds (Feb 12), Mint (Feb 12), +24 more. Last frost around February 12. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 5). |
| 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 | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 26), Pumpkin (Jul 26). |
| August | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Aug 3), Celery (Aug 3), Melons (Aug 3), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 5), Tomato (Aug 8), Watermelon (Aug 8), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 1), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 6), Pole Beans (Sep 6), Basil (Sep 11), Cosmos (Sep 11), Cucumber (Sep 11), +11 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Oct 6), Carrots (Oct 6), Beets (Oct 7), Dill (Oct 7), Swiss Chard (Oct 7), Calendula (Oct 12), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 20), Lavender (Nov 20), Onion (Nov 20), Rosemary (Nov 20). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Nov 5), Spinach (Nov 5), Radish (Nov 6). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 4), Collards (Dec 4), Kale (Dec 4), Oregano (Dec 4), Parsley (Dec 4), Scallions (Dec 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 8), Arugula (Dec 18), Beets (Dec 18), Dill (Dec 18), Peas (Dec 18), Radish (Dec 18), +1 more. First frost around December 8. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 29). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Hawthorne, FL (ZIP 32640)?
The median last spring frost date for Hawthorne, FL (ZIP code 32640) is around February 12. 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 17; one in ten it runs past March 12.
What is the first fall frost date in Hawthorne, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Hawthorne, FL is around December 8. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Hawthorne, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Hawthorne is about 299 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 Hawthorne (299 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 Hawthorne, FL?
Hawthorne, FL 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 Hawthorne, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 8 and plant out Feb 26 in Hawthorne. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Hawthorne?
Two: plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 15.
When do I plant garlic in Hawthorne?
Dec 8 to Dec 29; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Hawthorne?
Yes: plant out Feb 26 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 8 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Interlachen (ZIP 32148) has 310 frost-free days, 11 more than Hawthorne (ZIP 32640). See Interlachen ZIP 32148 frost dates
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