Frost Dates for Montgomery, AL 36130
Montgomery has 16 ZIP codes. The Montgomery, AL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 14 · First fall frost November 12 · 243 frost-free days · USDA Zone 7b–8a (est.)
Very long season: 243 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–April 3 (38 days). Fall frost risk spans October 27–November 29 (33 days).
Frost probability for 36130
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 3 | March 14 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 27 | November 12 | November 29 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at HIGHLAND HOME (55.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 243-day season in Montgomery
In Montgomery (243 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 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 201 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 28. | Jul 13 |
| Pepper | Jan 31 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 201 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 28. | Jul 18 |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 285 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 21. | Sep 10 |
| Cucumber | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Nov 5. | Aug 23 |
| Peas | — | Jan 17–Mar 28 | 306 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 306 available after Jan 17. | Sep 1 |
| Zucchini | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Onion | Dec 20 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 278 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 17–Mar 7 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Kale | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 278 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 14. | Aug 17 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 14. | Sep 10 |
| Radish | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Oct 11 |
| Beets | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 28–Mar 7 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 28. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 12 | 348 | overwinter: Plant Nov 12 to Dec 3; harvest the following summer. | Dec 3 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 7–Apr 4 | 299 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 7; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 215 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 215 available after Mar 21. | Jul 25 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Mar 28 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 28. | Jun 30 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 31 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 7. | Aug 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 17 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 3. | Oct 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 17 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 14. | Aug 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 208 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 28. | Jun 30 |
| Eggplant | Jan 24 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 201 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 28. | Jul 23 |
| Okra | Feb 14 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 222 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Basil | Feb 7 | Apr 4–Apr 4 | 208 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 14–Mar 7 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Parsley | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 243 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 21. | Aug 27 |
| Celery | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 243 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 21. | Jul 8 |
| Scallions | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 25 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 14 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 257 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 21 |
| Collards | Jan 3 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 20; both mature before Dec 3. | Sep 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 201 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 28. | Jul 8 |
| Chives | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 257 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 17–Apr 11 | 306 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 17 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 11 |
| Oregano | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 20 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 243 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 243 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Sage | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 3 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 257 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 31 | Feb 28–Mar 14 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 19. | Sep 16 |
| Cosmos | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
| Lavender | Dec 20 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 31 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 26 |
| Melons | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 201 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 201 available after Mar 28. | Jul 8 |
| Mint | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 14. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 222 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 222 available after Mar 21. | Aug 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 208 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 28. | Jul 10 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 229 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 229 available after Mar 14. | Aug 6 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 17 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 208 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 21. | Jul 18 |
| Watermelon | Feb 28 | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 208 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 208 available after Mar 21. | Jul 13 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 28 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 215 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 21 |
| Zinnias | Feb 14 | Mar 14–Mar 28 | 229 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 14 and again by Aug 16; both mature before Oct 29. | Aug 16 |
Month by month in Montgomery
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Celery (Jan 3), Collards (Jan 3), Kale (Jan 3), Oregano (Jan 3), Parsley (Jan 3), Scallions (Jan 3), +13 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 17), Beets (Jan 17), Dill (Jan 17), Peas (Jan 17), Radish (Jan 17), Spinach (Jan 17), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 7), Tomato (Feb 7), Bok Choy (Feb 14), Corn (Feb 14), Cosmos (Feb 14), Nasturtiums (Feb 14), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 14), Turnip (Feb 14), Carrots (Feb 21), Potatoes (Feb 28). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 14), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 14), Cabbage (Feb 14), Collards (Feb 14), Kale (Feb 14), Lettuce (Feb 14), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 7). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 14), Beans (Mar 21), Pole Beans (Mar 21). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 7), Cauliflower (Mar 7), Cosmos (Mar 14), Lavender (Mar 14), Marigolds (Mar 14), Mint (Mar 14), +24 more. Last frost around March 14. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 4). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 30), Pumpkin (Jun 30). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Jul 8), Celery (Jul 8), Melons (Jul 8), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 10), Tomato (Jul 13), Watermelon (Jul 13), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 6), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 11), Pole Beans (Aug 11), Basil (Aug 16), Cosmos (Aug 16), Cucumber (Aug 16), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Peas (Sep 1), Cabbage (Sep 10), Carrots (Sep 10), Beets (Sep 11), Dill (Sep 11), Swiss Chard (Sep 11), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Arugula (Oct 10), Spinach (Oct 10), Radish (Oct 11). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 12). First frost around November 12. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 20), Lavender (Dec 20), Onion (Dec 20), Rosemary (Dec 20). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 3). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Montgomery, AL (ZIP 36130)?
The median last spring frost date for Montgomery, AL (ZIP code 36130) is around March 14. 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 24; one in ten it runs past April 3.
What is the first fall frost date in Montgomery, AL?
The median first fall frost date for Montgomery, AL is around November 12. 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 27 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 243 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 (243 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 Montgomery, AL?
Montgomery, AL is approximately in USDA zone 7b–8a. The 2023 USDA map does not list ZIP 36130, so this is estimated from local frost patterns; check the USDA map for your exact address.
When should I start tomatoes indoors in Montgomery, AL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 7 and plant out Mar 28 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 Feb 14 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 19.
When do I plant garlic in Montgomery?
Nov 12 to Dec 3; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Montgomery?
Yes: plant out Mar 28 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 13 for a fall crop.
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