Frost Dates for Punta Gorda, FL 33983
Punta Gorda has 5 ZIP codes. The Punta Gorda, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 1 · First fall frost January 3 · 336 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 33983 has about 18,500 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Punta Gorda.
Very long season: 336 frost-free days.
Frost probability for 33983
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 7 | February 1 | — |
| Fall (first frost) | December 10 | January 3 | — |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MYAKKA RVR SP (39.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 336-day season in Punta Gorda
In Punta Gorda (336 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 28 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Sep 3 |
| Pepper | Dec 21 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Sep 8 |
| Lettuce | Dec 7 | Jan 4–Jan 11 | 371 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 12 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 378 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 378 available after Jan 11. | Nov 1 |
| Cucumber | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Beans | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 27. | Oct 14 |
| Peas | — | Dec 7–Feb 15 | 399 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 399 available after Dec 7. | Oct 23 |
| Zucchini | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Onion | Nov 9 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 371 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 371 available after Jan 4. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 7–Jan 25 | 413 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 7 and again by Dec 1; both mature before Jan 24. | Dec 1 |
| Kale | Nov 23 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 24. | Nov 16 |
| Broccoli | Dec 7 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 371 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 371 available after Jan 4. | Oct 8 |
| Cabbage | Dec 7 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 385 available after Jan 4. | Nov 1 |
| Radish | — | Dec 7–Mar 1 | 399 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 7 and again by Dec 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Dec 2 |
| Beets | — | Dec 7–Mar 1 | 399 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 7 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Jan 18. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 3 | 441 | overwinter: Plant Jan 3 to Jan 24; harvest the following summer. | Jan 24 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 28–Feb 22 | 392 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 28; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 4 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 308 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 308 available after Feb 8. | Sep 15 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 15 | 301 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 15. | Aug 21 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 350 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 350 available after Jan 25. | Oct 13 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 7 | Jan 18–Jan 18 | 357 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 7–Mar 1 | 413 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 7 and again by Dec 1; both mature before Jan 24. | Dec 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 7 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 385 available after Jan 4. | Oct 2 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 301 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 15. | Aug 21 |
| Eggplant | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Sep 13 |
| Okra | Jan 4 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 315 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Basil | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 301 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 4–Jan 25 | 371 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 7 |
| Parsley | Nov 23 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 336 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 8. | Oct 18 |
| Celery | Nov 23 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 336 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 8. | Aug 29 |
| Scallions | Nov 23 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 24. | Nov 11 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 21; both mature before Jan 24. | Nov 21 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 21–Jan 4 | 399 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 21 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Jan 24. | Nov 16 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 4 | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 350 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 12 |
| Collards | Nov 23 | Jan 4–Jan 18 | 385 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 11; both mature before Jan 24. | Nov 11 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Aug 29 |
| Chives | Nov 9 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 350 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 350 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 7–Mar 1 | 399 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 7 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 2 |
| Oregano | Nov 23 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 350 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 350 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 9 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 336 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 336 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Sage | Dec 7 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 350 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 350 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 23 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 350 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 350 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 21 | Jan 18–Feb 1 | 357 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 18 and again by Nov 7; both mature before Jan 10. | Nov 7 |
| Cosmos | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Lavender | Nov 9 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 1. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 21 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 17 |
| Melons | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 294 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 294 available after Feb 15. | Aug 29 |
| Mint | — | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 357 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 357 available after Feb 1. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 315 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 315 available after Feb 8. | Oct 2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 301 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 15. | Aug 31 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 322 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 322 available after Feb 1. | Sep 27 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 7 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 301 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 8. | Sep 8 |
| Watermelon | Jan 18 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 301 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 301 available after Feb 8. | Sep 3 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 18 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 308 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Oct 12; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 12 |
| Zinnias | Jan 4 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 322 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
Month by month in Punta Gorda
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 4), Corn (Jan 4), Cosmos (Jan 4), Nasturtiums (Jan 4), Okra (Jan 4), Zinnias (Jan 4), +9 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Jan 3), Cilantro (Jan 4), Turnip (Jan 4), Carrots (Jan 11), Potatoes (Jan 18). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 4), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 4), Cabbage (Jan 4), Collards (Jan 4), Kale (Jan 4), Lettuce (Jan 4), +6 more. First frost around January 3. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 24). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 1), Beans (Feb 8), Pole Beans (Feb 8). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 1), Lavender (Feb 1), Marigolds (Feb 1), Mint (Feb 1), Nasturtiums (Feb 1), Zinnias (Feb 1), +23 more. Last frost around February 1. |
| 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 21), Pumpkin (Aug 21), Cantaloupe (Aug 29), Celery (Aug 29), Melons (Aug 29), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 31). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Sep 3), Watermelon (Sep 3), Pepper (Sep 8), Tomatillos (Sep 8), Eggplant (Sep 13), Corn (Sep 15), +1 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Oct 2), Pole Beans (Oct 2), Basil (Oct 7), Cosmos (Oct 7), Cucumber (Oct 7), Zinnias (Oct 7), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 9), Lavender (Nov 9), Onion (Nov 9), Rosemary (Nov 9), Celery (Nov 23), Collards (Nov 23), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 1), Carrots (Nov 1), Beets (Nov 2), Dill (Nov 2), Swiss Chard (Nov 2), Calendula (Nov 7), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 7), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 7), Cabbage (Dec 7), Lettuce (Dec 7), Sage (Dec 7), Swiss Chard (Dec 7), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 7), Beets (Dec 7), Dill (Dec 7), Peas (Dec 7), Radish (Dec 7), Spinach (Dec 7), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 28). Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 1), Spinach (Dec 1), Radish (Dec 2). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Punta Gorda, FL (ZIP 33983)?
The median last spring frost date for Punta Gorda, FL (ZIP code 33983) is around February 1. 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 Punta Gorda, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Punta Gorda, FL is around January 3. 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 10 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Punta Gorda, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Punta Gorda is about 336 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 Punta Gorda (336 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 Punta Gorda, FL?
Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 28 and plant out Feb 15 in Punta Gorda. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Punta Gorda?
Two: plant Jan 4 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 10.
When do I plant garlic in Punta Gorda?
Jan 3 to Jan 24; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Punta Gorda?
Yes: plant out Feb 15 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 3 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Punta Gorda (ZIP 33950) has 364 frost-free days, 28 more than Punta Gorda (ZIP 33983). See Punta Gorda ZIP 33950 frost dates
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