Frost Dates for Scottsboro, AL 35769
Scottsboro has 2 ZIP codes. The Scottsboro, AL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost April 4 · First fall frost October 27 · 206 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8a
ZIP 35769 has about 9,910 people, one of 2 ZIP codes in Scottsboro.
Long season: 206 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 22–April 18 (27 days). Fall frost risk spans October 11–November 13 (33 days).
Frost probability for 35769
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 18 | April 4 | March 22 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 11 | October 27 | November 13 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SAND MT SUBSTN (35.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 206-day season in Scottsboro
In Scottsboro (206 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 | Feb 28 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 164 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 18. | Jun 27 |
| Pepper | Feb 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 164 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 18. | Jul 2 |
| Lettuce | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 14 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 5 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 14–Mar 21 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 14. | Aug 25 |
| Cucumber | Mar 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Beans | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 7; both mature before Oct 20. | Aug 7 |
| Peas | — | Feb 7–Apr 18 | 269 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 269 available after Feb 7. | Aug 16 |
| Zucchini | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Onion | Jan 10 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 241 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 7. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 7–Mar 28 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 24 |
| Kale | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Broccoli | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 241 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 7. | Aug 1 |
| Cabbage | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 7. | Aug 25 |
| Radish | — | Feb 7–May 2 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 25 |
| Beets | — | Feb 7–May 2 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 21–Mar 28 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 21. | — |
| Garlic | — | Oct 27 | 311 | overwinter: Plant Oct 27 to Nov 17; harvest the following summer. | Nov 17 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 28–Apr 25 | 262 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 28; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 178 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 178 available after Apr 11. | Jul 9 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 18 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 18. | Jun 14 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 21 | Mar 28–Apr 11 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 28. | Aug 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 7 | Mar 21–Mar 21 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 7–May 2 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 24 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 7 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 255 available after Mar 7. | Jul 26 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 171 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 18. | Jun 14 |
| Eggplant | Feb 14 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 164 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 18. | Jul 7 |
| Okra | Mar 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 185 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 11 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Basil | Feb 28 | Apr 25–Apr 25 | 171 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 25 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 7–Mar 28 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Parsley | Jan 24 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 206 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 11. | Aug 11 |
| Celery | Jan 24 | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 206 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 11. | Jun 22 |
| Scallions | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 14 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 21–Mar 7 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 9 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 7 | Mar 28–Apr 4 | 220 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 28 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3. | Sep 5 |
| Collards | Jan 24 | Mar 7–Mar 21 | 255 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 4; both mature before Nov 17. | Sep 4 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 18. | Jun 22 |
| Chives | Jan 10 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 7–May 2 | 269 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Oregano | Jan 24 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 10 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 206 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 206 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Sage | Feb 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 24 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 220 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 220 available after Apr 11. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 21 | Mar 21–Apr 4 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 21 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Cosmos | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
| Lavender | Jan 10 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 21 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 10 |
| Melons | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 164 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 164 available after Apr 18. | Jun 22 |
| Mint | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Apr 4. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 11 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 11–Apr 25 | 185 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 185 available after Apr 11. | Jul 26 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 171 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 18. | Jun 24 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 192 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 192 available after Apr 4. | Jul 21 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 7 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 171 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 11. | Jul 2 |
| Watermelon | Mar 21 | Apr 11–Apr 18 | 171 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 171 available after Apr 11. | Jun 27 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 21 | Apr 18–Apr 25 | 178 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 18 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 13. | Aug 5 |
| Zinnias | Mar 7 | Apr 4–Apr 18 | 192 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 4 and again by Jul 31; both mature before Oct 13. | Jul 31 |
Month by month in Scottsboro
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 10), Lavender (Jan 10), Onion (Jan 10), Rosemary (Jan 10), Celery (Jan 24), Collards (Jan 24), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 7), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 7), Cabbage (Feb 7), Lettuce (Feb 7), Sage (Feb 7), Swiss Chard (Feb 7), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 7), Beets (Feb 7), Dill (Feb 7), Peas (Feb 7), Radish (Feb 7), Spinach (Feb 7), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 28). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 7), Corn (Mar 7), Cosmos (Mar 7), Nasturtiums (Mar 7), Okra (Mar 7), Zinnias (Mar 7), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 7), Turnip (Mar 7), Carrots (Mar 14), Potatoes (Mar 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 7), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 7), Cabbage (Mar 7), Collards (Mar 7), Kale (Mar 7), Lettuce (Mar 7), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 4), Beans (Apr 11), Pole Beans (Apr 11). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 4), Lavender (Apr 4), Marigolds (Apr 4), Mint (Apr 4), Nasturtiums (Apr 4), Zinnias (Apr 4), +23 more. Last frost around April 4. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 14), Pumpkin (Jun 14), Cantaloupe (Jun 22), Celery (Jun 22), Melons (Jun 22), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 24), +2 more. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Jul 2), Tomatillos (Jul 2), Eggplant (Jul 7), Corn (Jul 9), Sunflowers (Jul 21), Brussel Sprouts (Jul 26), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Aug 1), Nasturtiums (Aug 5), Okra (Aug 5), Yellow Squash (Aug 5), Zucchini (Aug 5), Cauliflower (Aug 6), +11 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Collards (Sep 4), Scallions (Sep 4), Bok Choy (Sep 5), Lettuce (Sep 5), Kale (Sep 9), Kohlrabi (Sep 9), +4 more. |
| October | Direct sow from: Garlic (Oct 27). First frost around October 27. |
| November | Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 17). |
| 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 Scottsboro, AL (ZIP 35769)?
The median last spring frost date for Scottsboro, AL (ZIP code 35769) is around April 4. 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 22; one in ten it runs past April 18.
What is the first fall frost date in Scottsboro, AL?
The median first fall frost date for Scottsboro, AL is around October 27. 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 11 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Scottsboro, AL?
The frost-free growing season in Scottsboro is about 206 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 Scottsboro (206 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 Scottsboro, AL?
Scottsboro, AL 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 Scottsboro, AL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 28 and plant out Apr 18 in Scottsboro. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Scottsboro?
Two: plant Mar 7 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 3.
When do I plant garlic in Scottsboro?
Oct 27 to Nov 17; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Scottsboro?
Yes: plant out Apr 18 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jun 27 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Owens Cross Roads (ZIP 35763) has 219 frost-free days, 13 more than Scottsboro (ZIP 35769). See Owens Cross Roads ZIP 35763 frost dates
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