Frost Dates for Palm Coast, FL 32164
Last spring frost February 7 · First fall frost January 6 · 333 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32164 has about 56,700 people, the largest of 2 ZIP codes in Palm Coast.
Very long season: 333 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 9–March 8 (58 days). Fall frost risk spans December 3–February 7 (66 days).
Frost probability for 32164
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 8 | February 7 | January 9 |
| Fall (first frost) | December 3 | January 6 | February 7 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at CRESCENT CITY (29.6 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Palm Coast, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32164 | February 7 | January 6 | 9b |
| 32137 | February 7 | January 6 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 333-day season in Palm Coast
In Palm Coast (333 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 3 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 6 |
| Pepper | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 11 |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 15 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 375 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 375 available after Jan 17. | Nov 4 |
| Cucumber | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 30. | Oct 17 |
| Peas | — | Dec 13–Feb 21 | 396 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 396 available after Dec 13. | Oct 26 |
| Zucchini | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Onion | Nov 15 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 368 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 368 available after Jan 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 13–Jan 31 | 410 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Jan 27. | Dec 4 |
| Kale | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 19; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 19 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 368 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 368 available after Jan 10. | Oct 11 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 382 available after Jan 10. | Nov 4 |
| Radish | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 396 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Dec 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Dec 5 |
| Beets | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 396 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 354 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 354 available after Jan 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 6 | 438 | overwinter: Plant Jan 6 to Jan 27; harvest the following summer. | Jan 27 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 3–Feb 28 | 389 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 305 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 305 available after Feb 14. | Sep 18 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 298 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 21. | Aug 24 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 347 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 347 available after Jan 31. | Oct 16 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 13 | Jan 24–Jan 24 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 410 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Jan 27. | Dec 4 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 382 available after Jan 10. | Oct 5 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 298 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 21. | Aug 24 |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 16 |
| Okra | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 312 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Basil | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 298 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 10–Jan 31 | 368 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 10 |
| Parsley | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 333 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 333 available after Feb 14. | Oct 21 |
| Celery | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 333 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 333 available after Feb 14. | Sep 1 |
| Scallions | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 14; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 14 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 24; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 24 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 27–Jan 10 | 396 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Nov 19; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 19 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 10 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 347 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 15 |
| Collards | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 382 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 14; both mature before Jan 27. | Nov 14 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 1 |
| Chives | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 347 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 396 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 5 |
| Oregano | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 347 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 333 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 333 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Sage | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 347 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 347 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 347 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 27 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 354 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Nov 10; both mature before Jan 13. | Nov 10 |
| Cosmos | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
| Lavender | Nov 15 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 354 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 20; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 20 |
| Melons | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 291 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 291 available after Feb 21. | Sep 1 |
| Mint | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 354 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 354 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 312 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 312 available after Feb 14. | Oct 5 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 298 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 21. | Sep 3 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 319 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 319 available after Feb 7. | Sep 30 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 298 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 14. | Sep 11 |
| Watermelon | Jan 24 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 298 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 298 available after Feb 14. | Sep 6 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 305 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 15 |
| Zinnias | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 319 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 23. | Oct 10 |
Month by month in Palm Coast
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 3), Tomato (Jan 3), Bok Choy (Jan 10), Corn (Jan 10), Cosmos (Jan 10), Nasturtiums (Jan 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Jan 6), Cilantro (Jan 10), Turnip (Jan 10), Carrots (Jan 17), Potatoes (Jan 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 3). First frost around January 6. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 27). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 7), Beans (Feb 14), Pole Beans (Feb 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 7), Lavender (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Mint (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +23 more. Last frost around February 7. |
| 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 24), Pumpkin (Aug 24). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Cantaloupe (Sep 1), Celery (Sep 1), Melons (Sep 1), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 3), Tomato (Sep 6), Watermelon (Sep 6), +5 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Oct 5), Pole Beans (Oct 5), Basil (Oct 10), Cosmos (Oct 10), Cucumber (Oct 10), Zinnias (Oct 10), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 15), Lavender (Nov 15), Onion (Nov 15), Rosemary (Nov 15), Celery (Nov 29), Collards (Nov 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 4), Carrots (Nov 4), Beets (Nov 5), Dill (Nov 5), Swiss Chard (Nov 5), Calendula (Nov 10), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 13), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 13), Cabbage (Dec 13), Lettuce (Dec 13), Sage (Dec 13), Swiss Chard (Dec 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 13), Beets (Dec 13), Dill (Dec 13), Peas (Dec 13), Radish (Dec 13), Spinach (Dec 13), +1 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 4), Spinach (Dec 4), Radish (Dec 5). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Palm Coast, FL (ZIP 32164)?
The median last spring frost date for Palm Coast, FL (ZIP code 32164) is around February 7. 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 9; one in ten it runs past March 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Palm Coast, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Palm Coast, FL is around January 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 December 3 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Palm Coast, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Palm Coast is about 333 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 Palm Coast (333 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 Palm Coast, FL?
Palm Coast, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b (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 Palm Coast, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 and plant out Feb 21 in Palm Coast. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Palm Coast?
Two: plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 13.
When do I plant garlic in Palm Coast?
Jan 6 to Jan 27; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Palm Coast?
Yes: plant out Feb 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 6 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Daytona Beach (ZIP 32114) has 340 frost-free days, 7 more than Palm Coast (ZIP 32164). See Daytona Beach ZIP 32114 frost dates
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