Frost Dates for Metter, GA 30439
Last spring frost March 9 · First fall frost November 19 · 255 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 30439 has about 10,200 people.
Very long season: 255 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 16–March 30 (42 days). Fall frost risk spans November 3–December 4 (31 days).
Frost probability for 30439
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 30 | March 9 | February 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 3 | November 19 | December 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKLET 1 W (37.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 255-day season in Metter
In Metter (255 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 | Feb 2 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 213 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 23. | Jul 20 |
| Pepper | Jan 26 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 213 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 23. | Jul 25 |
| Lettuce | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 16 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 16–Feb 23 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 16. | Sep 17 |
| Cucumber | Feb 16 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 30; both mature before Nov 12. | Aug 30 |
| Peas | — | Jan 12–Mar 23 | 318 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 318 available after Jan 12. | Sep 8 |
| Zucchini | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Onion | Dec 15 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 290 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 12–Mar 2 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Kale | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 290 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 9. | Aug 24 |
| Cabbage | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 9. | Sep 17 |
| Radish | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Oct 18 |
| Beets | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 23–Mar 2 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 19 | 360 | overwinter: Plant Nov 19 to Dec 10; harvest the following summer. | Dec 10 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 2–Mar 30 | 311 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 16. | Aug 1 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 23 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 23. | Jul 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 | Mar 2–Mar 16 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 2. | Aug 29 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 12 | Feb 23–Feb 23 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 332 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 17 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 12 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 9. | Aug 18 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 220 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 23. | Jul 7 |
| Eggplant | Jan 19 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 213 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 23. | Jul 30 |
| Okra | Feb 9 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 16 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Basil | Feb 2 | Mar 30–Mar 30 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 30 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 9–Mar 2 | 290 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Parsley | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 16. | Sep 3 |
| Celery | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 255 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 16. | Jul 15 |
| Scallions | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 7 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 26–Feb 9 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 26 and again by Oct 2; both mature before Dec 10. | Oct 2 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 9 | Mar 2–Mar 9 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 2 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 28 |
| Collards | Dec 29 | Feb 9–Feb 23 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 27; both mature before Dec 10. | Sep 27 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 23. | Jul 15 |
| Chives | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 12–Apr 6 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 12 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 18 |
| Oregano | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 269 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 15 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 255 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Sage | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 269 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 29 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 269 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 16. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 26 | Feb 23–Mar 9 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 23 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Nov 26. | Sep 23 |
| Cosmos | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Lavender | Dec 15 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 26 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Nov 5. | Sep 2 |
| Melons | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 213 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 213 available after Mar 23. | Jul 15 |
| Mint | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 9. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 16 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 16–Mar 30 | 234 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 16. | Aug 18 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 23. | Jul 17 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 241 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 9. | Aug 13 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 12 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 16. | Jul 25 |
| Watermelon | Feb 23 | Mar 16–Mar 23 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 16. | Jul 20 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 23 | Mar 23–Mar 30 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 23 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 28 |
| Zinnias | Feb 9 | Mar 9–Mar 23 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 9 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
Month by month in Metter
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 12), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 12), Cabbage (Jan 12), Lettuce (Jan 12), Sage (Jan 12), Swiss Chard (Jan 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 12), Beets (Jan 12), Dill (Jan 12), Peas (Jan 12), Radish (Jan 12), Spinach (Jan 12), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 2), Tomato (Feb 2), Bok Choy (Feb 9), Corn (Feb 9), Cosmos (Feb 9), Nasturtiums (Feb 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 9), Turnip (Feb 9), Carrots (Feb 16), Potatoes (Feb 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 9), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 9), Cabbage (Feb 9), Collards (Feb 9), Kale (Feb 9), Lettuce (Feb 9), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 2). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 9), Beans (Mar 16), Pole Beans (Mar 16). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 2), Cauliflower (Mar 2), Cosmos (Mar 9), Lavender (Mar 9), Marigolds (Mar 9), Mint (Mar 9), +25 more. Last frost around March 9. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 7), Pumpkin (Jul 7), Cantaloupe (Jul 15), Celery (Jul 15), Melons (Jul 15), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 17), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 1), Sunflowers (Aug 13), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 18), Pole Beans (Aug 18), Basil (Aug 23), Cosmos (Aug 23), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 2), Parsley (Sep 3), Peas (Sep 8), Cabbage (Sep 17), Carrots (Sep 17), Beets (Sep 18), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 2), Kohlrabi (Oct 2), Turnip (Oct 7), Arugula (Oct 17), Spinach (Oct 17), Radish (Oct 18). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 19). First frost around November 19. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 15), Lavender (Dec 15), Onion (Dec 15), Rosemary (Dec 15), Celery (Dec 29), Collards (Dec 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 10). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Metter, GA (ZIP 30439)?
The median last spring frost date for Metter, GA (ZIP code 30439) is around March 9. 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 February 16; one in ten it runs past March 30.
What is the first fall frost date in Metter, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Metter, GA is around November 19. 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 3 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Metter, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Metter is about 255 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 Metter (255 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 Metter, GA?
Metter, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Metter, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 2 and plant out Mar 23 in Metter. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Metter?
Two: plant Feb 9 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Nov 26.
When do I plant garlic in Metter?
Nov 19 to Dec 10; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Metter?
Yes: plant out Mar 23 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 20 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Claxton (ZIP 30417) has 267 frost-free days, 12 more than Metter (ZIP 30439). See Claxton ZIP 30417 frost dates
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