Frost Dates for New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
New Smyrna Beach has 2 ZIP codes. The New Smyrna Beach, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 4 · First fall frost January 9 · 339 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 32169 has about 10,200 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in New Smyrna Beach.
Very long season: 339 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 1–March 8 (66 days). Fall frost risk spans December 8–January 21 (44 days).
Frost probability for 32169
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 8 | February 4 | January 1 |
| Fall (first frost) | December 8 | January 9 | January 21 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at DAYTONA BEACH INTL AP (28.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 339-day season in New Smyrna Beach
In New Smyrna Beach (339 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 31 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 297 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 18. | Sep 9 |
| Pepper | Dec 24 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 297 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 18. | Sep 14 |
| Lettuce | Dec 10 | Jan 7–Jan 14 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 18 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 14–Jan 21 | 381 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 381 available after Jan 14. | Nov 7 |
| Cucumber | Jan 14 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Beans | — | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Jan 2. | Oct 20 |
| Peas | — | Dec 10–Feb 18 | 402 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 402 available after Dec 10. | Oct 29 |
| Zucchini | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Onion | Nov 12 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 374 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 374 available after Jan 7. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 10–Jan 28 | 416 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 10 and again by Dec 7; both mature before Jan 30. | Dec 7 |
| Kale | Nov 26 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 22 |
| Broccoli | Dec 10 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 374 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 374 available after Jan 7. | Oct 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 10 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 388 available after Jan 7. | Nov 7 |
| Radish | — | Dec 10–Mar 4 | 402 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 10 and again by Dec 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Dec 8 |
| Beets | — | Dec 10–Mar 4 | 402 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 10 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 21–Jan 28 | 360 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 360 available after Jan 21. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 9 | 444 | overwinter: Plant Jan 9 to Jan 30; harvest the following summer. | Jan 30 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 31–Feb 25 | 395 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 31; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 7 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 311 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 11. | Sep 21 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 18 | 304 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 18. | Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 24 | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 353 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 353 available after Jan 28. | Oct 19 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 10 | Jan 21–Jan 21 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 10–Mar 4 | 416 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 10 and again by Dec 7; both mature before Jan 30. | Dec 7 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 10 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 388 available after Jan 7. | Oct 8 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 304 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 18. | Aug 27 |
| Eggplant | Dec 17 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 297 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 18. | Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 7 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Basil | Dec 31 | Feb 25–Feb 25 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 7–Jan 28 | 374 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 13 |
| Parsley | Nov 26 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 339 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 339 available after Feb 11. | Oct 24 |
| Celery | Nov 26 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 339 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 339 available after Feb 11. | Sep 4 |
| Scallions | Nov 26 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 17 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 27; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 27 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 24–Jan 7 | 402 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 24 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 22 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 7 | Jan 28–Feb 4 | 353 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 18 |
| Collards | Nov 26 | Jan 7–Jan 21 | 388 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 30. | Nov 17 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 297 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 18. | Sep 4 |
| Chives | Nov 12 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 353 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 10–Mar 4 | 402 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 10 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 8 |
| Oregano | Nov 26 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 353 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 12 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 339 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 339 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Sage | Dec 10 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 353 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 26 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 353 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 24 | Jan 21–Feb 4 | 360 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 21 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 16. | Nov 13 |
| Cosmos | Jan 7 | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
| Lavender | Nov 12 | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 360 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 360 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 24 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 23 |
| Melons | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 297 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 18. | Sep 4 |
| Mint | — | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 360 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 360 available after Feb 4. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 7 | Feb 4–Feb 11 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 318 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 318 available after Feb 11. | Oct 8 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 304 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 18. | Sep 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 325 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 325 available after Feb 4. | Oct 3 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 10 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 304 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 11. | Sep 14 |
| Watermelon | Jan 21 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 304 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 11. | Sep 9 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 21 | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 18 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 18 |
| Zinnias | Jan 7 | Feb 4–Feb 18 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 4 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 26. | Oct 13 |
Month by month in New Smyrna Beach
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 7), Corn (Jan 7), Cosmos (Jan 7), Nasturtiums (Jan 7), Okra (Jan 7), Zinnias (Jan 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 7), Turnip (Jan 7), Garlic (Jan 9), Carrots (Jan 14), Potatoes (Jan 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 7), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 7), Cabbage (Jan 7), Collards (Jan 7), Kale (Jan 7), Lettuce (Jan 7), +6 more. First frost around January 9. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 30). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 4), Beans (Feb 11), Pole Beans (Feb 11). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 4), Lavender (Feb 4), Marigolds (Feb 4), Mint (Feb 4), Nasturtiums (Feb 4), Zinnias (Feb 4), +23 more. Last frost around February 4. |
| 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 27), Pumpkin (Aug 27). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 4), Celery (Sep 4), Melons (Sep 4), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 6), Tomato (Sep 9), Watermelon (Sep 9), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Oct 3), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 8), Pole Beans (Oct 8), Basil (Oct 13), Cosmos (Oct 13), Cucumber (Oct 13), +11 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 12), Lavender (Nov 12), Onion (Nov 12), Rosemary (Nov 12), Celery (Nov 26), Collards (Nov 26), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 7), Carrots (Nov 7), Beets (Nov 8), Dill (Nov 8), Swiss Chard (Nov 8), Calendula (Nov 13), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 10), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 10), Cabbage (Dec 10), Lettuce (Dec 10), Sage (Dec 10), Swiss Chard (Dec 10), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 10), Beets (Dec 10), Dill (Dec 10), Peas (Dec 10), Radish (Dec 10), Spinach (Dec 10), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 31). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 7), Spinach (Dec 7), Radish (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for New Smyrna Beach, FL (ZIP 32169)?
The median last spring frost date for New Smyrna Beach, FL (ZIP code 32169) is around February 4. 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 January 1; one in ten it runs past March 8.
What is the first fall frost date in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The median first fall frost date for New Smyrna Beach, FL is around January 9. 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 8 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The frost-free growing season in New Smyrna Beach is about 339 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 New Smyrna Beach (339 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
New Smyrna Beach, 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 31 and plant out Feb 18 in New Smyrna Beach. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in New Smyrna Beach?
Two: plant Jan 7 and again by Nov 18; both mature before Jan 16.
When do I plant garlic in New Smyrna Beach?
Jan 9 to Jan 30; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in New Smyrna Beach?
Yes: plant out Feb 18 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 9 for a fall crop.
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