Frost Dates for Mulberry, FL 33860
Last spring frost February 6 · First fall frost January 12 · 340 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 33860 has about 24,900 people.
Very long season: 340 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 33860
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | February 6 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 6 | January 12 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WAUCHULA (34.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 340-day season in Mulberry
In Mulberry (340 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 2 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 20. | Sep 12 |
| Pepper | Dec 26 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 20. | Sep 17 |
| Lettuce | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 16 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 21 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 16–Jan 23 | 382 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 382 available after Jan 16. | Nov 10 |
| Cucumber | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Peas | — | Dec 12–Feb 20 | 403 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 403 available after Dec 12. | Nov 1 |
| Zucchini | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Onion | Nov 14 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 375 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 375 available after Jan 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 12–Jan 30 | 417 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 10; both mature before Feb 2. | Dec 10 |
| Kale | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Feb 2. | Nov 25 |
| Broccoli | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 375 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 375 available after Jan 9. | Oct 17 |
| Cabbage | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 389 available after Jan 9. | Nov 10 |
| Radish | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 11; both mature before Jan 19. | Dec 11 |
| Beets | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 11 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 361 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 361 available after Jan 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 12 | 445 | overwinter: Plant Jan 12 to Feb 2; harvest the following summer. | Feb 2 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 2–Feb 27 | 396 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 312 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 13. | Sep 24 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 20 | 305 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 20. | Aug 30 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 354 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 354 available after Jan 30. | Oct 22 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Jan 23 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 11 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 417 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 10; both mature before Feb 2. | Dec 10 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 389 available after Jan 9. | Oct 11 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 305 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 20. | Aug 30 |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 20. | Sep 22 |
| Okra | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Basil | Jan 2 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 9–Jan 30 | 375 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 16 |
| Parsley | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 340 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 13. | Oct 27 |
| Celery | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 340 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 13. | Sep 7 |
| Scallions | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Feb 2. | Nov 20 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Feb 2. | Nov 30 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 26–Jan 9 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Feb 2. | Nov 25 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 9 | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 21 |
| Collards | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 389 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Feb 2. | Nov 20 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 20. | Sep 7 |
| Chives | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 354 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 403 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 11 |
| Oregano | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 354 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 340 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 340 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Sage | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 354 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 354 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 361 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 19. | Nov 16 |
| Cosmos | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
| Lavender | Nov 14 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 361 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 361 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 26 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 26 |
| Melons | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 298 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 20. | Sep 7 |
| Mint | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 361 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 361 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 319 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 13. | Oct 11 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 305 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 20. | Sep 9 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 326 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 326 available after Feb 6. | Oct 6 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 305 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 13. | Sep 17 |
| Watermelon | Jan 23 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 305 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 13. | Sep 12 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 21; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 21 |
| Zinnias | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 326 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Dec 29. | Oct 16 |
Month by month in Mulberry
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 2), Tomato (Jan 2), Bok Choy (Jan 9), Corn (Jan 9), Cosmos (Jan 9), Nasturtiums (Jan 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 9), Turnip (Jan 9), Garlic (Jan 12), Carrots (Jan 16), Potatoes (Jan 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 9), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 9), Cabbage (Jan 9), Collards (Jan 9), Kale (Jan 9), Lettuce (Jan 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 2). First frost around January 12. |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 6), Beans (Feb 13), Pole Beans (Feb 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 6), Lavender (Feb 6), Marigolds (Feb 6), Mint (Feb 6), Nasturtiums (Feb 6), Zinnias (Feb 6), +23 more. Last frost around February 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Feb 2). |
| 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 30), Pumpkin (Aug 30). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 7), Celery (Sep 7), Melons (Sep 7), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 9), Tomato (Sep 12), Watermelon (Sep 12), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Oct 6), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 11), Pole Beans (Oct 11), Basil (Oct 16), Cosmos (Oct 16), Cucumber (Oct 16), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 14), Lavender (Nov 14), Onion (Nov 14), Rosemary (Nov 14), Celery (Nov 28), Collards (Nov 28), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Peas (Nov 1), Cabbage (Nov 10), Carrots (Nov 10), Beets (Nov 11), Dill (Nov 11), Swiss Chard (Nov 11), +9 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 12), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 12), Cabbage (Dec 12), Lettuce (Dec 12), Sage (Dec 12), Swiss Chard (Dec 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 12), Beets (Dec 12), Dill (Dec 12), Peas (Dec 12), Radish (Dec 12), Spinach (Dec 12), +1 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 10), Spinach (Dec 10), Radish (Dec 11). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Mulberry, FL (ZIP 33860)?
The median last spring frost date for Mulberry, FL (ZIP code 33860) is around February 6. 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 Mulberry, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Mulberry, FL is around January 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 December 6 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Mulberry, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Mulberry is about 340 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 Mulberry (340 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 Mulberry, FL?
Mulberry, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 10a (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 Mulberry, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 2 and plant out Feb 20 in Mulberry. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Mulberry?
Two: plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 19.
When do I plant garlic in Mulberry?
Jan 12 to Feb 2; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Mulberry?
Yes: plant out Feb 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 12 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Lithia (ZIP 33547) has 353 frost-free days, 13 more than Mulberry (ZIP 33860). See Lithia ZIP 33547 frost dates
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