Frost Dates for Rome, GA 30161
Rome has 2 ZIP codes. The Rome, GA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 10 · First fall frost October 24 · 197 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 30161 has about 34,700 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Rome.
Long season: 197 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 28–April 22 (25 days). Fall frost risk spans October 7–November 9 (33 days).
Frost probability for 30161
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 22 | April 10 | March 28 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 7 | October 24 | November 9 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at ROME (1.4 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 197-day season in Rome
In Rome (197 frost-free days, a 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 | Mar 6 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jun 24 |
| Pepper | Feb 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jun 29 |
| Lettuce | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 239 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 239 available after Mar 20. | Aug 22 |
| Cucumber | Mar 20 | Apr 24–May 1 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Beans | — | Apr 17–May 1 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 4; both mature before Oct 17. | Aug 4 |
| Peas | — | Feb 13–Apr 24 | 260 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 260 available after Feb 13. | Aug 13 |
| Zucchini | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Onion | Jan 16 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 232 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 13. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 13–Apr 3 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Kale | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Broccoli | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 232 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 232 available after Mar 13. | Jul 29 |
| Cabbage | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 13. | Aug 22 |
| Radish | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 22; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 22 |
| Beets | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Mar 27. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 24 | 302 | overwinter: Plant Oct 24 to Nov 14; harvest the following summer. | Nov 14 |
| Strawberry | — | Mar 6–May 1 | 253 | perennial: A perennial: plant Mar 6; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 169 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 169 available after Apr 17. | Jul 6 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 24. | Jun 11 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 27 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 3. | Aug 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 13 | Mar 27–Mar 27 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 274 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 21 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 13 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 246 available after Mar 13. | Jul 23 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 162 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 24. | Jun 11 |
| Eggplant | Feb 20 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jul 4 |
| Okra | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 176 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Basil | Mar 6 | May 1–May 1 | 162 | two-plantings: Plant May 1 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 13–Apr 3 | 232 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Parsley | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 197 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 17. | Aug 8 |
| Celery | Jan 30 | Apr 17–May 1 | 197 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 17. | Jun 19 |
| Scallions | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 11; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 11 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 27–Mar 13 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Sep 6; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 6 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 13 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 211 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31. | Sep 2 |
| Collards | Jan 30 | Mar 13–Mar 27 | 246 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 1; both mature before Nov 14. | Sep 1 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jun 19 |
| Chives | Jan 16 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 13–May 8 | 260 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Aug 23; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 23 |
| Oregano | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 211 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 16 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 197 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 197 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Sage | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 211 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 30 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 211 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 211 available after Apr 17. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 27 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 218 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Oct 31. | Aug 28 |
| Cosmos | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
| Lavender | Jan 16 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 27 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 7 |
| Melons | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 155 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 155 available after Apr 24. | Jun 19 |
| Mint | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 218 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 218 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 17–May 1 | 176 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 176 available after Apr 17. | Jul 23 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 162 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 24. | Jun 21 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 183 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 183 available after Apr 10. | Jul 18 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 162 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 17. | Jun 29 |
| Watermelon | Mar 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 162 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 162 available after Apr 17. | Jun 24 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 27 | Apr 24–May 1 | 169 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 2; both mature before Oct 10. | Aug 2 |
| Zinnias | Mar 13 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 183 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Jul 28; both mature before Oct 10. | Jul 28 |
Month by month in Rome
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 16), Lavender (Jan 16), Onion (Jan 16), Rosemary (Jan 16), Celery (Jan 30), Collards (Jan 30), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 13), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 13), Cabbage (Feb 13), Lettuce (Feb 13), Sage (Feb 13), Swiss Chard (Feb 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 13), Beets (Feb 13), Dill (Feb 13), Peas (Feb 13), Radish (Feb 13), Spinach (Feb 13), +1 more. |
| March | Start indoors: Basil (Mar 6), Tomato (Mar 6), Bok Choy (Mar 13), Corn (Mar 13), Cosmos (Mar 13), Nasturtiums (Mar 13), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 13), Turnip (Mar 13), Carrots (Mar 20), Potatoes (Mar 27). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 13), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 13), Cabbage (Mar 13), Collards (Mar 13), Kale (Mar 13), Lettuce (Mar 13), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Mar 6). |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 10), Beans (Apr 17), Pole Beans (Apr 17). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Apr 3), Cauliflower (Apr 3), Cosmos (Apr 10), Lavender (Apr 10), Marigolds (Apr 10), Mint (Apr 10), +24 more. Last frost around April 10. |
| May | Transplant from: Basil (May 1). |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 11), Pumpkin (Jun 11), Cantaloupe (Jun 19), Celery (Jun 19), Melons (Jun 19), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 21), +4 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Jul 4), Corn (Jul 6), Sunflowers (Jul 18), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 23), Pole Beans (Jul 23), Basil (Jul 28), +4 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Nasturtiums (Aug 2), Okra (Aug 2), Yellow Squash (Aug 2), Zucchini (Aug 2), Cauliflower (Aug 3), Beans (Aug 4), +10 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 1), Scallions (Sep 1), Bok Choy (Sep 2), Lettuce (Sep 2), Kale (Sep 6), Kohlrabi (Sep 6), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 24). First frost around October 24. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 14). |
| December | Clean up spent plants. Add compost to beds. Rest, review, and plan next year's garden. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Rome, GA (ZIP 30161)?
The median last spring frost date for Rome, GA (ZIP code 30161) is around April 10. 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 March 28; one in ten it runs past April 22.
What is the first fall frost date in Rome, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Rome, GA is around October 24. 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 7 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Rome, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Rome is about 197 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 Rome (197 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Rome, GA?
Rome, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8a (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 Rome, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Mar 6 and plant out Apr 24 in Rome. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Rome?
Two: plant Mar 13 and again by Sep 2; both mature before Oct 31.
When do I plant garlic in Rome?
Oct 24 to Nov 14; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Rome?
Yes: plant out Apr 24 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 24 for a fall crop.
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