Frost Dates for Longwood, FL 32779
Last spring frost February 8 · First fall frost December 20 · 315 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32779 has about 28,900 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Longwood.
Very long season: 315 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 11–March 5 (53 days). Fall frost risk spans November 30–January 21 (52 days).
Frost probability for 32779
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | February 8 | January 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 30 | December 20 | January 21 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LISBON (40.1 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Longwood, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32779 | February 8 | December 20 | 9b |
| 32750 | January 31 | January 10 | 10a |
Which crops fit a 315-day season in Longwood
In Longwood (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 4 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 273 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 22. | Aug 20 |
| Pepper | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 273 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 22. | Aug 25 |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 29 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 357 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 357 available after Jan 18. | Oct 18 |
| Cucumber | Jan 18 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Peas | — | Dec 14–Feb 22 | 378 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 378 available after Dec 14. | Oct 9 |
| Zucchini | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Onion | Nov 16 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 350 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 350 available after Jan 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 14–Feb 1 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 17 |
| Kale | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 350 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 350 available after Jan 11. | Sep 24 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 11. | Oct 18 |
| Radish | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Dec 27. | Nov 18 |
| Beets | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Jan 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 20 | 420 | overwinter: Plant Dec 20 to Jan 10; harvest the following summer. | Jan 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 4–Mar 1 | 371 | 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 | 287 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 287 available after Feb 15. | Sep 1 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 280 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 22. | Aug 7 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 329 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 1. | Sep 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Jan 25 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 11. | Sep 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 280 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 22. | Aug 7 |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 273 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 22. | Aug 30 |
| Okra | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Basil | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 280 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 11–Feb 1 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 24 |
| Parsley | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 315 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 15. | Oct 4 |
| Celery | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 315 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 15. | Aug 15 |
| Scallions | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 10. | Oct 28 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 28–Jan 11 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 11 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 29 |
| Collards | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 10. | Oct 28 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 273 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 22. | Aug 15 |
| Chives | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 329 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 19 |
| Oregano | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 329 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 315 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Sage | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 329 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 329 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 329 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 336 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 24 |
| Cosmos | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
| Lavender | Nov 16 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 6. | Oct 3 |
| Melons | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 273 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 273 available after Feb 22. | Aug 15 |
| Mint | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 336 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 294 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Sep 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 280 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 22. | Aug 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 301 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 8. | Sep 13 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 280 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 15. | Aug 25 |
| Watermelon | Jan 25 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 280 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 280 available after Feb 15. | Aug 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 287 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 28 |
| Zinnias | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 6. | Sep 23 |
Month by month in Longwood
| 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 10). |
| 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 7), Pumpkin (Aug 7), Cantaloupe (Aug 15), Celery (Aug 15), Melons (Aug 15), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 17), +5 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Corn (Sep 1), Sunflowers (Sep 13), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 18), Pole Beans (Sep 18), Basil (Sep 23), Cosmos (Sep 23), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Oct 3), Parsley (Oct 4), Peas (Oct 9), Cabbage (Oct 18), Carrots (Oct 18), Beets (Oct 19), +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: Kale (Nov 2), Kohlrabi (Nov 2), Turnip (Nov 7), Arugula (Nov 17), Spinach (Nov 17), Radish (Nov 18). |
| 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 20. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Longwood, FL (ZIP 32779)?
The median last spring frost date for Longwood, FL (ZIP code 32779) 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 Longwood, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Longwood, FL is around December 20. 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 Longwood, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Longwood 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 Longwood (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 Longwood, FL?
Longwood, 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 Longwood, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 4 and plant out Feb 22 in Longwood. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Longwood?
Two: plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 29; both mature before Dec 27.
When do I plant garlic in Longwood?
Dec 20 to Jan 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Longwood?
Yes: plant out Feb 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 20 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Altamonte Springs (ZIP 32714) has 346 frost-free days, 31 more than Longwood (ZIP 32779). See Altamonte Springs ZIP 32714 frost dates
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