Frost Dates for Jacksonville, FL 32257
Jacksonville has 33 ZIP codes. The Jacksonville, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 8 · First fall frost December 31 · 326 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32257 has about 42,900 people, one of 33 ZIP codes in Jacksonville.
Very long season: 326 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 9–March 6 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 30–February 4 (66 days).
Frost probability for 32257
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 6 | February 8 | January 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 30 | December 31 | February 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FEDERAL PT (49.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 326-day season in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville (326 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 4 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 284 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Aug 31 |
| Pepper | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 284 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Sep 5 |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 9 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 368 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 368 available after Jan 18. | Oct 29 |
| Cucumber | Jan 18 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 11 |
| Peas | — | Dec 14–Feb 22 | 389 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 389 available after Dec 14. | Oct 20 |
| Zucchini | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Onion | Nov 16 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 361 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 361 available after Jan 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 14–Feb 1 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 28; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 28 |
| Kale | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 361 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 361 available after Jan 11. | Oct 5 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 375 available after Jan 11. | Oct 29 |
| Radish | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 29; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 29 |
| Beets | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 347 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 31 | 431 | overwinter: Plant Dec 31 to Jan 21; harvest the following summer. | Jan 21 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 4–Mar 1 | 382 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 298 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 15. | Sep 12 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 291 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 22. | Aug 18 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 340 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 1. | Oct 10 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Jan 25 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 28; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 28 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 375 available after Jan 11. | Sep 29 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 291 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 22. | Aug 18 |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 284 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Basil | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 291 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 11–Feb 1 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 4 |
| Parsley | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 326 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 15. | Oct 15 |
| Celery | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 326 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 15. | Aug 26 |
| Scallions | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 8 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 18 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 28–Jan 11 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 13 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 11 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 340 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 9 |
| Collards | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 21. | Nov 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 284 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Aug 26 |
| Chives | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 340 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Oregano | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 340 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 326 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Sage | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 340 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 340 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 4 |
| Cosmos | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
| Lavender | Nov 16 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 347 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 14 |
| Melons | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 284 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 284 available after Feb 22. | Aug 26 |
| Mint | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 347 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 305 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 15. | Sep 29 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 291 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 22. | Aug 28 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 312 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 8. | Sep 24 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 291 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 15. | Sep 5 |
| Watermelon | Jan 25 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 291 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 15. | Aug 31 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Oct 9; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 9 |
| Zinnias | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Dec 17. | Oct 4 |
Month by month in Jacksonville
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 4), Tomato (Jan 4), Bok Choy (Jan 11), Corn (Jan 11), Cosmos (Jan 11), Nasturtiums (Jan 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 11), Turnip (Jan 11), Carrots (Jan 18), Potatoes (Jan 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 11), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 11), Cabbage (Jan 11), Collards (Jan 11), Kale (Jan 11), Lettuce (Jan 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 4). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 21). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 8), Beans (Feb 15), Pole Beans (Feb 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 1), Cauliflower (Feb 1), Cosmos (Feb 8), Lavender (Feb 8), Marigolds (Feb 8), Mint (Feb 8), +24 more. Last frost around February 8. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 1). |
| 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 18), Pumpkin (Aug 18), Cantaloupe (Aug 26), Celery (Aug 26), Melons (Aug 26), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 28), +2 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Sep 5), Tomatillos (Sep 5), Eggplant (Sep 10), Corn (Sep 12), Sunflowers (Sep 24), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 29), +1 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Basil (Oct 4), Cosmos (Oct 4), Cucumber (Oct 4), Zinnias (Oct 4), Broccoli (Oct 5), Nasturtiums (Oct 9), +13 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 16), Lavender (Nov 16), Onion (Nov 16), Rosemary (Nov 16), Celery (Nov 30), Collards (Nov 30), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Calendula (Nov 4), Cilantro (Nov 4), Collards (Nov 8), Scallions (Nov 8), Bok Choy (Nov 9), Lettuce (Nov 9), +6 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 14), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 14), Cabbage (Dec 14), Lettuce (Dec 14), Sage (Dec 14), Swiss Chard (Dec 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 14), Beets (Dec 14), Dill (Dec 14), Peas (Dec 14), Radish (Dec 14), Spinach (Dec 14), +2 more. First frost around December 31. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Jacksonville, FL (ZIP 32257)?
The median last spring frost date for Jacksonville, FL (ZIP code 32257) is around February 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 January 9; one in ten it runs past March 6.
What is the first fall frost date in Jacksonville, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Jacksonville, FL is around December 31. 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 30 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 326 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 (326 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 4 and plant out Feb 22 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 11 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Jan 7.
When do I plant garlic in Jacksonville?
Dec 31 to Jan 21; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Jacksonville?
Yes: plant out Feb 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 31 for a fall crop.
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