Frost Dates for Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Saint Cloud has 4 ZIP codes. The Saint Cloud, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 6 · First fall frost January 4 · 332 frost-free days · USDA Zone 10a
ZIP 34769 has about 30,200 people, one of 4 ZIP codes in Saint Cloud.
Very long season: 332 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 7–March 5 (57 days). Fall frost risk spans December 2–February 10 (70 days).
Frost probability for 34769
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 5 | February 6 | January 7 |
| Fall (first frost) | December 2 | January 4 | February 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at LAKE ALFRED EXP STN (44.0 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 332-day season in Saint Cloud
In Saint Cloud (332 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 2 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Sep 4 |
| Pepper | Dec 26 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Sep 9 |
| Lettuce | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 16 | 367 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 13 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 16–Jan 23 | 374 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 374 available after Jan 16. | Nov 2 |
| Cucumber | Jan 16 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 28. | Oct 15 |
| Peas | — | Dec 12–Feb 20 | 395 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 395 available after Dec 12. | Oct 24 |
| Zucchini | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Onion | Nov 14 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 367 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 367 available after Jan 9. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 12–Jan 30 | 409 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 2; both mature before Jan 25. | Dec 2 |
| Kale | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 25. | Nov 17 |
| Broccoli | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 367 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 367 available after Jan 9. | Oct 9 |
| Cabbage | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 381 available after Jan 9. | Nov 2 |
| Radish | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 395 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 3; both mature before Jan 11. | Dec 3 |
| Beets | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 395 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 3 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 23–Jan 30 | 353 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 353 available after Jan 23. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 4 | 437 | overwinter: Plant Jan 4 to Jan 25; harvest the following summer. | Jan 25 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 2–Feb 27 | 388 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 2; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 304 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 13. | Sep 16 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 20 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 20. | Aug 22 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 26 | Jan 30–Feb 13 | 346 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 346 available after Jan 30. | Oct 14 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 12 | Jan 23–Jan 23 | 353 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 3 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 409 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Dec 2; both mature before Jan 25. | Dec 2 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 12 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 381 available after Jan 9. | Oct 3 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 20. | Aug 22 |
| Eggplant | Dec 19 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Sep 14 |
| Okra | Jan 9 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 13 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Basil | Jan 2 | Feb 27–Feb 27 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 27 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 9–Jan 30 | 367 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 8 |
| Parsley | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 332 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 332 available after Feb 13. | Oct 19 |
| Celery | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 332 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 332 available after Feb 13. | Aug 30 |
| Scallions | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 25. | Nov 12 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 22; both mature before Jan 25. | Nov 22 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 26–Jan 9 | 395 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 26 and again by Nov 17; both mature before Jan 25. | Nov 17 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 9 | Jan 30–Feb 6 | 346 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 30 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 13 |
| Collards | Nov 28 | Jan 9–Jan 23 | 381 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 25. | Nov 12 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Aug 30 |
| Chives | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 346 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 346 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 12–Mar 6 | 395 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 12 and again by Nov 3; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 3 |
| Oregano | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 346 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 346 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 14 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 332 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 332 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Sage | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 346 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 346 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 28 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 346 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 346 available after Feb 13. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 26 | Jan 23–Feb 6 | 353 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 23 and again by Nov 8; both mature before Jan 11. | Nov 8 |
| Cosmos | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
| Lavender | Nov 14 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 353 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 26 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 18 |
| Melons | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 290 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 290 available after Feb 20. | Aug 30 |
| Mint | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 353 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 353 available after Feb 6. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 13 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 13–Feb 27 | 311 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 13. | Oct 3 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 297 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 20. | Sep 1 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 318 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 318 available after Feb 6. | Sep 28 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 12 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 297 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 13. | Sep 9 |
| Watermelon | Jan 23 | Feb 13–Feb 20 | 297 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 13. | Sep 4 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 23 | Feb 20–Feb 27 | 304 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Oct 13; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 13 |
| Zinnias | Jan 9 | Feb 6–Feb 20 | 318 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 21. | Oct 8 |
Month by month in Saint Cloud
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 2), Tomato (Jan 2), Bok Choy (Jan 9), Corn (Jan 9), Cosmos (Jan 9), Nasturtiums (Jan 9), +11 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Jan 4), Cilantro (Jan 9), Turnip (Jan 9), Carrots (Jan 16), Potatoes (Jan 23). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 9), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 9), Cabbage (Jan 9), Collards (Jan 9), Kale (Jan 9), Lettuce (Jan 9), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 2). First frost around January 4. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 25). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 6), Beans (Feb 13), Pole Beans (Feb 13). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 6), Lavender (Feb 6), Marigolds (Feb 6), Mint (Feb 6), Nasturtiums (Feb 6), Zinnias (Feb 6), +23 more. Last frost around February 6. |
| 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 22), Pumpkin (Aug 22), Cantaloupe (Aug 30), Celery (Aug 30), Melons (Aug 30). |
| September | Last sowing dates: Spaghetti Squash (Sep 1), Tomato (Sep 4), Watermelon (Sep 4), Pepper (Sep 9), Tomatillos (Sep 9), Eggplant (Sep 14), +2 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Brussel Sprouts (Oct 3), Pole Beans (Oct 3), Basil (Oct 8), Cosmos (Oct 8), Cucumber (Oct 8), Zinnias (Oct 8), +10 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 14), Lavender (Nov 14), Onion (Nov 14), Rosemary (Nov 14), Celery (Nov 28), Collards (Nov 28), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Cabbage (Nov 2), Carrots (Nov 2), Beets (Nov 3), Dill (Nov 3), Swiss Chard (Nov 3), Calendula (Nov 8), +8 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 12), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 12), Cabbage (Dec 12), Lettuce (Dec 12), Sage (Dec 12), Swiss Chard (Dec 12), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 12), Beets (Dec 12), Dill (Dec 12), Peas (Dec 12), Radish (Dec 12), Spinach (Dec 12), +1 more. Last sowing dates: Arugula (Dec 2), Spinach (Dec 2), Radish (Dec 3). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Saint Cloud, FL (ZIP 34769)?
The median last spring frost date for Saint Cloud, FL (ZIP code 34769) is around February 6. 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 7; one in ten it runs past March 5.
What is the first fall frost date in Saint Cloud, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Saint Cloud, FL is around January 4. 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 2 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Saint Cloud, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Saint Cloud is about 332 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 Cloud (332 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 Cloud, FL?
Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 2 and plant out Feb 20 in Saint Cloud. 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 Cloud?
Two: plant Jan 9 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Jan 11.
When do I plant garlic in Saint Cloud?
Jan 4 to Jan 25; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Saint Cloud?
Yes: plant out Feb 20 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 4 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Kissimmee (ZIP 34744) has 343 frost-free days, 11 more than Saint Cloud (ZIP 34769). See Kissimmee ZIP 34744 frost dates
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