Frost Dates for Spring Hill, FL 34606

Spring Hill has 5 ZIP codes. The Spring Hill, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.

Last spring frost February 7 · First fall frost December 18 · 314 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b

ZIP 34606 has about 28,700 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Spring Hill.

Very long season: 314 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 10–March 7 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 29–January 20 (52 days).

Frost probability for 34606

Frost10%50%90%
Spring (last frost)March 7February 7January 10
Fall (first frost)November 29December 18January 20

Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKSVILLE CHIN HILL (27.9 km away); the 50% date is the median year.

Which crops fit a 314-day season in Spring Hill

In Spring Hill (314 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

CropStart indoorsPlant out / sowDays you haveVerdictLast sow date
TomatoJan 3Feb 21–Feb 28272fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21.Aug 18
PepperDec 27Feb 21–Feb 28272fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21.Aug 23
LettuceDec 13Jan 10–Jan 17349two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 27
Carrots—Jan 17–Jan 24356fits: 70 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 17.Oct 16
CucumberJan 17Feb 21–Feb 28286two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 21
Beans—Feb 14–Feb 28300two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11.Sep 28
Peas—Dec 13–Feb 21377fits: 65 days to maturity, 377 available after Dec 13.Oct 7
ZucchiniJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28286two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 26
OnionNov 15Jan 10–Jan 24349fits: 100 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 10.—
Spinach—Dec 13–Jan 31391two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8.Nov 15
KaleNov 29Jan 10–Jan 24363two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8.Oct 31
BroccoliDec 13Jan 10–Jan 24349fits: 80 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 10.Sep 22
CabbageDec 13Jan 10–Jan 24363fits: 70 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 10.Oct 16
Radish—Dec 13–Mar 7377two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Dec 25.Nov 16
Beets—Dec 13–Mar 7377two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 17
Potatoes—Jan 24–Jan 31335fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 24.—
Garlic—Dec 18419overwinter: Plant Dec 18 to Jan 8; harvest the following summer.Jan 8
Strawberry—Jan 3–Feb 28370perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years.—
CornJan 10Feb 14–Feb 21286fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 14.Aug 30
PumpkinJan 24Feb 21–Feb 21279fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21.Aug 5
CauliflowerDec 27Jan 31–Feb 14328fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Jan 31.Sep 27
Swiss ChardDec 13Jan 24–Jan 24335two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 17
Arugula—Dec 13–Mar 7391two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8.Nov 15
Brussel SproutsDec 13Jan 10–Jan 24363fits: 100 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 10.Sep 16
Butternut SquashJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28279fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21.Aug 5
EggplantDec 20Feb 21–Feb 28272fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21.Aug 28
OkraJan 10Feb 14–Feb 21293two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 26
BasilJan 3Feb 28–Feb 28279two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 21
Cilantro—Jan 10–Jan 31349two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 22
ParsleyNov 29Feb 14–Feb 21314fits: 70 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14.Oct 2
CeleryNov 29Feb 14–Feb 28314fits: 120 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14.Aug 13
ScallionsNov 29Jan 10–Jan 24363two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8.Oct 26
Turnip—Jan 10–Jan 24363two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 8.Nov 5
Kohlrabi—Dec 27–Jan 10377two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8.Oct 31
Bok ChoyJan 10Jan 31–Feb 7328two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 27
CollardsNov 29Jan 10–Jan 24363two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8.Oct 26
CantaloupeJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28272fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21.Aug 13
ChivesNov 15Feb 14–Feb 21328fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14.—
Dill—Dec 13–Mar 7377two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 17
OreganoNov 29Feb 14–Feb 21328fits: 80 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14.—
RosemaryNov 15Feb 14–Feb 21314fits: 80 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14.—
SageDec 13Feb 14–Feb 21328fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14.—
ThymeNov 29Feb 14–Feb 21328fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14.—
CalendulaDec 27Jan 24–Feb 7335two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25.Oct 22
CosmosJan 10Feb 7–Feb 21300two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 21
LavenderNov 15Feb 7–Feb 21335fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 7.—
MarigoldsDec 27Feb 7–Feb 14300two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4.Oct 1
MelonsJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28272fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21.Aug 13
Mint—Feb 7–Feb 21335fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 7.—
NasturtiumsJan 10Feb 7–Feb 14300two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 26
Pole Beans—Feb 14–Feb 28293fits: 65 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 14.Sep 16
Spaghetti SquashJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28279fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21.Aug 15
Sunflowers—Feb 7–Feb 21300fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 7.Sep 11
TomatillosDec 13Feb 14–Feb 21279fits: 75 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 14.Aug 23
WatermelonJan 24Feb 14–Feb 21279fits: 80 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 14.Aug 18
Yellow SquashJan 24Feb 21–Feb 28286two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 26
ZinniasJan 10Feb 7–Feb 21300two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4.Sep 21

Month by month in Spring Hill

MonthWhat to do
JanuaryStart indoors: Basil (Jan 3), Tomato (Jan 3), Bok Choy (Jan 10), Corn (Jan 10), Cosmos (Jan 10), Nasturtiums (Jan 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 10), Turnip (Jan 10), Carrots (Jan 17), Potatoes (Jan 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 3). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 8).
FebruaryDirect sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 7), Beans (Feb 14), Pole Beans (Feb 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 7), Lavender (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Mint (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +23 more. Last frost around February 7.
MarchFrost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini.
AprilSuccession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently.
MayHarvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease.
JuneMidsummer: harvest beans, zucchini, cucumbers. Start brassica seeds indoors for fall.
JulyDirect sow carrots and beets for fall harvest. Start fall broccoli and kale indoors.
AugustLast sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Aug 5), Pumpkin (Aug 5), Cantaloupe (Aug 13), Celery (Aug 13), Melons (Aug 13), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 15), +6 more.
SeptemberLast sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 11), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 16), Pole Beans (Sep 16), Basil (Sep 21), Cosmos (Sep 21), Cucumber (Sep 21), +8 more.
OctoberLast sowing dates: Marigolds (Oct 1), Parsley (Oct 2), Peas (Oct 7), Cabbage (Oct 16), Carrots (Oct 16), Beets (Oct 17), +10 more.
NovemberStart indoors: Chives (Nov 15), Lavender (Nov 15), Onion (Nov 15), Rosemary (Nov 15), Celery (Nov 29), Collards (Nov 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Turnip (Nov 5), Arugula (Nov 15), Spinach (Nov 15), Radish (Nov 16).
DecemberStart indoors: Broccoli (Dec 13), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 13), Cabbage (Dec 13), Lettuce (Dec 13), Sage (Dec 13), Swiss Chard (Dec 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 13), Beets (Dec 13), Dill (Dec 13), Peas (Dec 13), Radish (Dec 13), Spinach (Dec 13), +2 more. First frost around December 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last frost date for Spring Hill, FL (ZIP 34606)?

The median last spring frost date for Spring Hill, FL (ZIP code 34606) is around February 7. 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 10; one in ten it runs past March 7.

What is the first fall frost date in Spring Hill, FL?

The median first fall frost date for Spring Hill, 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.

How long is the growing season in Spring Hill, FL?

The frost-free growing season in Spring Hill is about 314 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 Spring Hill (314 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 Spring Hill, FL?

Spring Hill, 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 Spring Hill, FL?

Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 and plant out Feb 21 in Spring Hill. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.

How many plantings of lettuce fit in Spring Hill?

Two: plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25.

When do I plant garlic in Spring Hill?

Dec 18 to Jan 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.

Can I get two tomato crops in Spring Hill?

Yes: plant out Feb 21 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?

Port Richey (ZIP 34668) has 357 frost-free days, 43 more than Spring Hill (ZIP 34606). See Port Richey ZIP 34668 frost dates

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