Frost Dates for Leesburg, FL 34748
Last spring frost February 8 · First fall frost December 15 · 310 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 34748 has about 48,100 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Leesburg.
Very long season: 310 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 11–March 5 (53 days). Fall frost risk spans November 30–January 11 (42 days).
Frost probability for 34748
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | February 8 | January 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 30 | December 15 | January 11 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LISBON (14.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Leesburg, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34748 | February 8 | December 15 | 9b |
| 34788 | February 19 | December 15 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 310-day season in Leesburg
In Leesburg (310 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 | 268 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 15 |
| Pepper | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 20 |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 352 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 352 available after Jan 18. | Oct 13 |
| Cucumber | Jan 18 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Peas | — | Dec 14–Feb 22 | 373 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 373 available after Dec 14. | Oct 4 |
| Zucchini | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Onion | Nov 16 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 345 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 345 available after Jan 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 14–Feb 1 | 387 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Kale | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 345 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 345 available after Jan 11. | Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 359 available after Jan 11. | Oct 13 |
| Radish | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Dec 22. | Nov 13 |
| Beets | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 331 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 331 available after Jan 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 15 | 415 | overwinter: Plant Dec 15 to Jan 5; harvest the following summer. | Jan 5 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 4–Mar 1 | 366 | 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 | 282 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 282 available after Feb 15. | Aug 27 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 22. | Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 324 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 1. | Sep 24 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Jan 25 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 387 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 359 available after Jan 11. | Sep 13 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 275 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 22. | Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 25 |
| Okra | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Basil | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 11–Feb 1 | 345 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Parsley | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 310 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 15. | Sep 29 |
| Celery | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 310 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 15. | Aug 10 |
| Scallions | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 2 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 28–Jan 11 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 11 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Collards | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 359 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 10 |
| Chives | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 324 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Oregano | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 324 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 310 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Sage | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 324 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 324 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Cosmos | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Lavender | Nov 16 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 331 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 331 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Melons | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 268 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 268 available after Feb 22. | Aug 10 |
| Mint | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 331 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 331 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 289 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 289 available after Feb 15. | Sep 13 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 275 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 22. | Aug 12 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 296 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 296 available after Feb 8. | Sep 8 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 275 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 15. | Aug 20 |
| Watermelon | Jan 25 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 275 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 15. | Aug 15 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 282 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Zinnias | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 296 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
Month by month in Leesburg
| 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 5). |
| 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 2), Pumpkin (Aug 2), Cantaloupe (Aug 10), Celery (Aug 10), Melons (Aug 10), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 12), +6 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 8), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 13), Pole Beans (Sep 13), Basil (Sep 18), Cosmos (Sep 18), Cucumber (Sep 18), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Peas (Oct 4), Cabbage (Oct 13), Carrots (Oct 13), Beets (Oct 14), Dill (Oct 14), Swiss Chard (Oct 14), +8 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: Turnip (Nov 2), Arugula (Nov 12), Spinach (Nov 12), Radish (Nov 13). |
| 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 15. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Leesburg, FL (ZIP 34748)?
The median last spring frost date for Leesburg, FL (ZIP code 34748) 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 11; one in ten it runs past March 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Leesburg, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Leesburg, FL is around December 15. 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 Leesburg, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Leesburg is about 310 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 Leesburg (310 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 Leesburg, FL?
Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 4 and plant out Feb 22 in Leesburg. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Leesburg?
Two: plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22.
When do I plant garlic in Leesburg?
Dec 15 to Jan 5; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Leesburg?
Yes: plant out Feb 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 15 for a fall crop.
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