Frost Dates for Lutz, FL 33548
Lutz has 4 ZIP codes. The Lutz, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost January 29 · First fall frost January 7 · 343 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 33548 has about 8,970 people, one of 4 ZIP codes in Lutz.
Very long season: 343 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 33548
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | February 26 | January 29 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 11 | January 7 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at TARPON SPGS SEWAGE PLT (26.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 343-day season in Lutz
In Lutz (343 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 | Dec 25 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 7 |
| Pepper | Dec 18 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 12 |
| Lettuce | Dec 4 | Jan 1–Jan 8 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 16 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 8–Jan 15 | 385 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 385 available after Jan 8. | Nov 5 |
| Cucumber | Jan 8 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 11 |
| Beans | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 31. | Oct 18 |
| Peas | — | Dec 4–Feb 12 | 406 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 406 available after Dec 4. | Oct 27 |
| Zucchini | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 16 |
| Onion | Nov 6 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 378 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 378 available after Jan 1. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 4–Jan 22 | 420 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 4 and again by Dec 5; both mature before Jan 28. | Dec 5 |
| Kale | Nov 20 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Broccoli | Dec 4 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 378 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 378 available after Jan 1. | Oct 12 |
| Cabbage | Dec 4 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 392 available after Jan 1. | Nov 5 |
| Radish | — | Dec 4–Feb 26 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 4 and again by Dec 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Dec 6 |
| Beets | — | Dec 4–Feb 26 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 4 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 6 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 15–Jan 22 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 15. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 7 | 448 | overwinter: Plant Jan 7 to Jan 28; harvest the following summer. | Jan 28 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 25–Feb 19 | 399 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 25; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 1 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 315 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 5. | Sep 19 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 12 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 12. | Aug 25 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 18 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 357 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 357 available after Jan 22. | Oct 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 4 | Jan 15–Jan 15 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 6 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 4–Feb 26 | 420 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 4 and again by Dec 5; both mature before Jan 28. | Dec 5 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 4 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 392 available after Jan 1. | Oct 6 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 308 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 12. | Aug 25 |
| Eggplant | Dec 11 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 17 |
| Okra | Jan 1 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 16 |
| Basil | Dec 25 | Feb 19–Feb 19 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 1–Jan 22 | 378 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 11 |
| Parsley | Nov 20 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 343 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 5. | Oct 22 |
| Celery | Nov 20 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 343 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 5. | Sep 2 |
| Scallions | Nov 20 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 15 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 25 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 18–Jan 1 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 18 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 1 | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 357 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 16 |
| Collards | Nov 20 | Jan 1–Jan 15 | 392 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 15 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 2 |
| Chives | Nov 6 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 4–Feb 26 | 406 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 4 and again by Nov 6; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 6 |
| Oregano | Nov 20 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 357 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 6 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 343 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 343 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Sage | Dec 4 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 357 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 20 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 18 | Jan 15–Jan 29 | 364 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 15 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 11 |
| Cosmos | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 11 |
| Lavender | Nov 6 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 29. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 18 | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 21 |
| Melons | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 301 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 12. | Sep 2 |
| Mint | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 364 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 364 available after Jan 29. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 16 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 322 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 322 available after Feb 5. | Oct 6 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 308 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 12. | Sep 4 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 329 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 329 available after Jan 29. | Oct 1 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 4 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 308 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 5. | Sep 12 |
| Watermelon | Jan 15 | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 308 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 5. | Sep 7 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 15 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 16 |
| Zinnias | Jan 1 | Jan 29–Feb 12 | 329 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 29 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Dec 24. | Oct 11 |
Month by month in Lutz
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 1), Corn (Jan 1), Cosmos (Jan 1), Nasturtiums (Jan 1), Okra (Jan 1), Zinnias (Jan 1), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 1), Turnip (Jan 1), Garlic (Jan 7), Carrots (Jan 8), Potatoes (Jan 15), Sunflowers (Jan 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 1), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 1), Cabbage (Jan 1), Collards (Jan 1), Kale (Jan 1), Lettuce (Jan 1), +12 more. Last frost around January 29. First frost around January 7. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 28). |
| February | Direct sow from: Beans (Feb 5), Pole Beans (Feb 5). Transplant from: Celery (Feb 5), Chives (Feb 5), Corn (Feb 5), Okra (Feb 5), Oregano (Feb 5), Parsley (Feb 5), +17 more. |
| March | Transplant warm-season crops outdoors. Sow beans, cucumbers, and squash. |
| April | Main warm-season planting window. Direct sow melons and sweet corn. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce. Keep beds irrigated as temperatures climb. |
| June | Monitor for heat stress. Harvest zucchini and cucumbers frequently. |
| July | Harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Watch for pests. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 25), Pumpkin (Aug 25). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 2), Celery (Sep 2), Melons (Sep 2), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 4), Tomato (Sep 7), Watermelon (Sep 7), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Oct 1), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 6), Pole Beans (Oct 6), Basil (Oct 11), Cosmos (Oct 11), Cucumber (Oct 11), +11 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 6), Lavender (Nov 6), Onion (Nov 6), Rosemary (Nov 6), Celery (Nov 20), Collards (Nov 20), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 5), Carrots (Nov 5), Beets (Nov 6), Dill (Nov 6), Swiss Chard (Nov 6), Calendula (Nov 11), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 4), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 4), Cabbage (Dec 4), Lettuce (Dec 4), Sage (Dec 4), Swiss Chard (Dec 4), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 4), Beets (Dec 4), Dill (Dec 4), Peas (Dec 4), Radish (Dec 4), Spinach (Dec 4), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 25). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 5), Spinach (Dec 5), Radish (Dec 6). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Lutz, FL (ZIP 33548)?
The median last spring frost date for Lutz, FL (ZIP code 33548) is around January 29. 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.
What is the first fall frost date in Lutz, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Lutz, FL is around January 7. 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 December 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Lutz, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Lutz is about 343 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 Lutz (343 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 Lutz, FL?
Lutz, 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 Lutz, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 25 and plant out Feb 12 in Lutz. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Lutz?
Two: plant Jan 1 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 14.
When do I plant garlic in Lutz?
Jan 7 to Jan 28; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Lutz?
Yes: plant out Feb 12 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 7 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Odessa (ZIP 33556) has 357 frost-free days, 14 more than Lutz (ZIP 33548). See Odessa ZIP 33556 frost dates
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