Frost Dates for Jacksonville, FL 32225
Jacksonville has 33 ZIP codes. The Jacksonville, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 12 · First fall frost December 24 · 315 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32225 has about 55,900 people, one of 33 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.
Very long season: 315 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 17–March 11 (53 days). Fall frost risk spans November 22–February 4 (74 days).
Frost probability for 32225
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 11 | February 12 | January 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 22 | December 24 | February 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FERNANDINA BEACH (34.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 315-day season in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville (315 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 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | Aug 24 |
| Pepper | Jan 1 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 273 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | Aug 29 |
| Lettuce | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 22 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 31. | Nov 2 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 357 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 357 available after Jan 22. | Oct 22 |
| Cucumber | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Beans | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Peas | — | Dec 18–Feb 26 | 378 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 378 available after Dec 18. | Oct 13 |
| Zucchini | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Onion | Nov 20 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 350 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 350 available after Jan 15. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 18–Feb 5 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 21 |
| Kale | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 6 |
| Broccoli | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 350 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 350 available after Jan 15. | Sep 28 |
| Cabbage | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 15. | Oct 22 |
| Radish | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Dec 31. | Nov 22 |
| Beets | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Jan 29. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 24 | 420 | overwinter: Plant Dec 24 to Jan 14; harvest the following summer. | Jan 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 8–Mar 5 | 371 | 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 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 19. | Sep 5 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Feb 26 | 280 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 26. | Aug 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 1 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 329 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 5. | Oct 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Jan 29 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 23 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 15. | Sep 22 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 280 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 26. | Aug 11 |
| Eggplant | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | Sep 3 |
| Okra | Jan 15 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Basil | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 15–Feb 5 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 28 |
| Parsley | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 19. | Oct 8 |
| Celery | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 315 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 19. | Aug 19 |
| Scallions | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 1 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 6 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 15 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 31. | Nov 2 |
| Collards | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 273 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | Aug 19 |
| Chives | Nov 20 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 329 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 18–Mar 12 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 23 |
| Oregano | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 329 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 20 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 315 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Sage | Dec 18 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 329 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 4 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 329 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 28 |
| Cosmos | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Lavender | Nov 20 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 1 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Melons | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 273 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 26. | Aug 19 |
| Mint | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 12. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 294 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 19. | Sep 22 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 280 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 26. | Aug 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 17 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 18 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 280 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 19. | Aug 29 |
| Watermelon | Jan 29 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 280 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 19. | Aug 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 29 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Zinnias | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
Month by month in Jacksonville
| 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). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 14). |
| 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 | Direct sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 11), Pumpkin (Aug 11), Cantaloupe (Aug 19), Celery (Aug 19), Melons (Aug 19), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 21), +4 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Sep 3), Corn (Sep 5), Sunflowers (Sep 17), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 22), Pole Beans (Sep 22), Basil (Sep 27), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Oct 2), Okra (Oct 2), Yellow Squash (Oct 2), Zucchini (Oct 2), Cauliflower (Oct 3), Beans (Oct 4), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 20), Lavender (Nov 20), Onion (Nov 20), Rosemary (Nov 20). Last sowing dates: Collards (Nov 1), Scallions (Nov 1), Bok Choy (Nov 2), Lettuce (Nov 2), Kale (Nov 6), Kohlrabi (Nov 6), +4 more. |
| 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: Arugula (Dec 18), Beets (Dec 18), Dill (Dec 18), Peas (Dec 18), Radish (Dec 18), Spinach (Dec 18), +1 more. First frost around December 24. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Jacksonville, FL (ZIP 32225)?
The median last spring frost date for Jacksonville, FL (ZIP code 32225) 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 11.
What is the first fall frost date in Jacksonville, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Jacksonville, FL is around December 24. 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 22 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Jacksonville, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Jacksonville is about 315 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 Jacksonville (315 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 Jacksonville, FL?
Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 8 and plant out Feb 26 in Jacksonville. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Jacksonville?
Two: plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Dec 31.
When do I plant garlic in Jacksonville?
Dec 24 to Jan 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Jacksonville?
Yes: plant out Feb 26 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 24 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Jacksonville (ZIP 32256) has 326 frost-free days, 11 more than Jacksonville (ZIP 32225). See Jacksonville ZIP 32256 frost dates
Nearby and related
- Frost dates for Jacksonville, FL 32246 (4.4 mi)
- Frost dates for Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 (5.1 mi)
- Frost dates for Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 (7.9 mi)
- Frost dates for Jacksonville, FL 32209 (11.3 mi)
- Frost dates for Jacksonville, FL 32256 (11.4 mi)
- When to plant in Jacksonville, FL: month-by-month guide
- When to plant in FL
- When to plant Peppers in FL
- When to plant Cucumbers in FL
- When to plant Zucchini in FL
- When to plant Butternut Squash in FL
- When to plant Basil in FL
- When to plant Sweet Corn in FL
- Look up another ZIP