Frost Dates for Saint Augustine, FL 32086
Saint Augustine has 5 ZIP codes. The Saint Augustine, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 8 · First fall frost December 18 · 313 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32086 has about 34,900 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Saint Augustine.
Very long season: 313 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 17–March 8 (50 days). Fall frost risk spans November 30–February 4 (66 days).
Frost probability for 32086
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 8 | February 8 | January 17 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 30 | December 18 | February 4 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at FEDERAL PT (22.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 313-day season in Saint Augustine
In Saint Augustine (313 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 4 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 271 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 22. | Aug 18 |
| Pepper | Dec 28 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 22. | Aug 23 |
| Lettuce | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 18 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 27 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 18–Jan 25 | 355 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 355 available after Jan 18. | Oct 16 |
| Cucumber | Jan 18 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Peas | — | Dec 14–Feb 22 | 376 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 376 available after Dec 14. | Oct 7 |
| Zucchini | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Onion | Nov 16 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 348 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 14–Feb 1 | 390 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 15 |
| Kale | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 31 |
| Broccoli | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 348 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 11. | Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 362 available after Jan 11. | Oct 16 |
| Radish | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Dec 25. | Nov 16 |
| Beets | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 25–Feb 1 | 334 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 18 | 418 | overwinter: Plant Dec 18 to Jan 8; harvest the following summer. | Jan 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 4–Mar 1 | 369 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 285 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 15. | Aug 30 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Feb 22 | 278 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 22. | Aug 5 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 28 | Feb 1–Feb 15 | 327 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 327 available after Feb 1. | Sep 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 14 | Jan 25–Jan 25 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 390 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 14 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 362 available after Jan 11. | Sep 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 278 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 22. | Aug 5 |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 271 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 22. | Aug 28 |
| Okra | Jan 11 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 292 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 15 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Basil | Jan 4 | Mar 1–Mar 1 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 1 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 11–Feb 1 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 22 |
| Parsley | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 313 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 15. | Oct 2 |
| Celery | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 313 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 15. | Aug 13 |
| Scallions | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 26 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 28–Jan 11 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 28 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 31 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 11 | Feb 1–Feb 8 | 327 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 1 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 27 |
| Collards | Nov 30 | Jan 11–Jan 25 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 26 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 271 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 22. | Aug 13 |
| Chives | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 327 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 327 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 14–Mar 8 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 14 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Oregano | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 327 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 327 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 16 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 313 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Sage | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 327 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 327 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 30 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 327 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 327 available after Feb 15. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 28 | Jan 25–Feb 8 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 25 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 22 |
| Cosmos | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Lavender | Nov 16 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 334 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 334 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 28 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Melons | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 271 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 22. | Aug 13 |
| Mint | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 334 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 334 available after Feb 8. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 15 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 15–Mar 1 | 292 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 292 available after Feb 15. | Sep 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 278 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 22. | Aug 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 299 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 8. | Sep 11 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 14 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 278 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 15. | Aug 23 |
| Watermelon | Jan 25 | Feb 15–Feb 22 | 278 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 15. | Aug 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22–Mar 1 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 22 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Zinnias | Jan 11 | Feb 8–Feb 22 | 299 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 8 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
Month by month in Saint Augustine
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 4), Tomato (Jan 4), Bok Choy (Jan 11), Corn (Jan 11), Cosmos (Jan 11), Nasturtiums (Jan 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 11), Turnip (Jan 11), Carrots (Jan 18), Potatoes (Jan 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 11), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 11), Cabbage (Jan 11), Collards (Jan 11), Kale (Jan 11), Lettuce (Jan 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 4). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 8). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 8), Beans (Feb 15), Pole Beans (Feb 15). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Feb 1), Cauliflower (Feb 1), Cosmos (Feb 8), Lavender (Feb 8), Marigolds (Feb 8), Mint (Feb 8), +24 more. Last frost around February 8. |
| March | Transplant from: Basil (Mar 1). |
| April | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| May | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| June | Midsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall. |
| July | Direct sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 5), Pumpkin (Aug 5), Cantaloupe (Aug 13), Celery (Aug 13), Melons (Aug 13), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 15), +6 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 11), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 16), Pole Beans (Sep 16), Basil (Sep 21), Cosmos (Sep 21), Cucumber (Sep 21), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Oct 1), Parsley (Oct 2), Peas (Oct 7), Cabbage (Oct 16), Carrots (Oct 16), Beets (Oct 17), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 16), Lavender (Nov 16), Onion (Nov 16), Rosemary (Nov 16), Celery (Nov 30), Collards (Nov 30), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Turnip (Nov 5), Arugula (Nov 15), Spinach (Nov 15), Radish (Nov 16). |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 14), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 14), Cabbage (Dec 14), Lettuce (Dec 14), Sage (Dec 14), Swiss Chard (Dec 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 14), Beets (Dec 14), Dill (Dec 14), Peas (Dec 14), Radish (Dec 14), Spinach (Dec 14), +2 more. First frost around December 18. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Saint Augustine, FL (ZIP 32086)?
The median last spring frost date for Saint Augustine, FL (ZIP code 32086) is around February 8. 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 17; one in ten it runs past March 8.
What is the first fall frost date in Saint Augustine, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Saint Augustine, FL is around December 18. 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 November 30 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Saint Augustine, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Saint Augustine is about 313 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 Saint Augustine (313 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 Saint Augustine, FL?
Saint Augustine, 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 Saint Augustine, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 4 and plant out Feb 22 in Saint Augustine. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Saint Augustine?
Two: plant Jan 11 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25.
When do I plant garlic in Saint Augustine?
Dec 18 to Jan 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Saint Augustine?
Yes: plant out Feb 22 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 18 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Saint Augustine (ZIP 32092) has 326 frost-free days, 13 more than Saint Augustine (ZIP 32086). See Saint Augustine ZIP 32092 frost dates
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