Frost Dates for Montgomery, AL 36104
Montgomery has 16 ZIP codes. The Montgomery, AL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 31 · First fall frost November 6 · 220 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 36104 has about 10,500 people, one of 16 ZIP codes in Montgomery.
Long season: 220 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 16–April 14 (29 days). Fall frost risk spans October 23–November 20 (28 days).
Frost probability for 36104
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 14 | March 31 | March 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 23 | November 6 | November 20 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CLANTON (53.7 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 220-day season in Montgomery
In Montgomery (220 frost-free days, a 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 24 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 7 |
| Pepper | Feb 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 12 |
| Lettuce | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 15 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 262 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 10. | Sep 4 |
| Cucumber | Mar 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 17; both mature before Oct 30. | Aug 17 |
| Peas | — | Feb 3–Apr 14 | 283 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 3. | Aug 26 |
| Zucchini | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Onion | Jan 6 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 3–Mar 24 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 4 |
| Kale | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Broccoli | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 255 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 3. | Aug 11 |
| Cabbage | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 3. | Sep 4 |
| Radish | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Oct 5 |
| Beets | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 241 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 6 | 325 | overwinter: Plant Nov 6 to Nov 27; harvest the following summer. | Nov 27 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 24–Apr 21 | 276 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 24; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 192 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 7. | Jul 19 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 14 | 185 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 14. | Jun 24 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 17 | Mar 24–Apr 7 | 234 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 24. | Aug 16 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 3 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 4; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 269 available after Mar 3. | Aug 5 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 185 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 14. | Jun 24 |
| Eggplant | Feb 10 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 17 |
| Okra | Mar 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 199 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 7 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Basil | Feb 24 | Apr 21–Apr 21 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 21 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 3–Mar 24 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Parsley | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 7. | Aug 21 |
| Celery | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 220 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 7. | Jul 2 |
| Scallions | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 3 | Mar 24–Mar 31 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 15 |
| Collards | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 14 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 2 |
| Chives | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 3–Apr 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 5 |
| Oregano | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 234 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 6 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Sage | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 234 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 20 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 234 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 234 available after Apr 7. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 31 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 13. | Sep 10 |
| Cosmos | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
| Lavender | Jan 6 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 241 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 17 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 20; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 20 |
| Melons | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 178 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 14. | Jul 2 |
| Mint | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 241 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 31. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 7 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 7–Apr 21 | 199 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 199 available after Apr 7. | Aug 5 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 185 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 14. | Jul 4 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Mar 31. | Jul 31 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 3 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 185 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 7. | Jul 12 |
| Watermelon | Mar 17 | Apr 7–Apr 14 | 185 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 7. | Jul 7 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 17 | Apr 14–Apr 21 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 14 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 15 |
| Zinnias | Mar 3 | Mar 31–Apr 14 | 206 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 31 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 23. | Aug 10 |
Month by month in Montgomery
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 6), Lavender (Jan 6), Onion (Jan 6), Rosemary (Jan 6), Celery (Jan 20), Collards (Jan 20), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 3), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 3), Cabbage (Feb 3), Lettuce (Feb 3), Sage (Feb 3), Swiss Chard (Feb 3), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 3), Beets (Feb 3), Dill (Feb 3), Peas (Feb 3), Radish (Feb 3), Spinach (Feb 3), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 24). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 3), Corn (Mar 3), Cosmos (Mar 3), Nasturtiums (Mar 3), Okra (Mar 3), Zinnias (Mar 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 3), Turnip (Mar 3), Carrots (Mar 10), Potatoes (Mar 17), Sunflowers (Mar 31). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 3), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 3), Cabbage (Mar 3), Collards (Mar 3), Kale (Mar 3), Lettuce (Mar 3), +12 more. Last frost around March 31. |
| April | Direct sow from: Beans (Apr 7), Pole Beans (Apr 7). Transplant from: Celery (Apr 7), Chives (Apr 7), Corn (Apr 7), Okra (Apr 7), Oregano (Apr 7), Parsley (Apr 7), +17 more. |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 24), Pumpkin (Jun 24). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 2), Celery (Jul 2), Melons (Jul 2), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 4), Tomato (Jul 7), Watermelon (Jul 7), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Aug 5), Pole Beans (Aug 5), Basil (Aug 10), Cosmos (Aug 10), Cucumber (Aug 10), Zinnias (Aug 10), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Sep 4), Carrots (Sep 4), Beets (Sep 5), Dill (Sep 5), Swiss Chard (Sep 5), Calendula (Sep 10), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 4), Spinach (Oct 4), Radish (Oct 5). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 6). First frost around November 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 27). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Montgomery, AL (ZIP 36104)?
The median last spring frost date for Montgomery, AL (ZIP code 36104) is around March 31. 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 March 16; one in ten it runs past April 14.
What is the first fall frost date in Montgomery, AL?
The median first fall frost date for Montgomery, AL is around November 6. 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 October 23 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Montgomery, AL?
The frost-free growing season in Montgomery is about 220 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 Montgomery (220 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Montgomery, AL?
Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 24 and plant out Apr 14 in Montgomery. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Montgomery?
Two: plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 15; both mature before Nov 13.
When do I plant garlic in Montgomery?
Nov 6 to Nov 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Montgomery?
Yes: plant out Apr 14 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 7 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Montgomery (ZIP 36107) has 243 frost-free days, 23 more than Montgomery (ZIP 36104). See Montgomery ZIP 36107 frost dates
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