Frost Dates for Spring Hill, FL 34608
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 34608 has about 36,700 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 25 (57 days).
Frost probability for 34608
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 7 | February 7 | January 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 29 | December 18 | January 25 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKSVILLE CHIN HILL (23.6 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.
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant out / sow | Days you have | Verdict | Last sow date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jan 3 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 18 |
| Pepper | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 23 |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 27 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 356 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 356 available after Jan 17. | Oct 16 |
| Cucumber | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Peas | — | Dec 13–Feb 21 | 377 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 377 available after Dec 13. | Oct 7 |
| Zucchini | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Onion | Nov 15 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 349 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 13–Jan 31 | 391 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 15 |
| Kale | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 31 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 349 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 349 available after Jan 10. | Sep 22 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 10. | Oct 16 |
| Radish | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 16; both mature before Dec 25. | Nov 16 |
| Beets | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Jan 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 18 | 419 | overwinter: Plant Dec 18 to Jan 8; harvest the following summer. | Jan 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 3–Feb 28 | 370 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 286 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 14. | Aug 30 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21. | Aug 5 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 328 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Jan 31. | Sep 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 13 | Jan 24–Jan 24 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 391 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 15; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 363 available after Jan 10. | Sep 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 279 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21. | Aug 5 |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 28 |
| Okra | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 293 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Basil | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 279 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 10–Jan 31 | 349 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 22 |
| Parsley | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 314 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14. | Oct 2 |
| Celery | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 314 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14. | Aug 13 |
| Scallions | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 26 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 8. | Nov 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 27–Jan 10 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 31 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 10 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Oct 27; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 27 |
| Collards | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 363 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 8. | Oct 26 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 13 |
| Chives | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 328 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 377 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 17; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 17 |
| Oregano | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 328 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 314 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 314 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Sage | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 328 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 328 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 328 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 27 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 335 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 22; both mature before Dec 25. | Oct 22 |
| Cosmos | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
| Lavender | Nov 15 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 1; both mature before Dec 4. | Oct 1 |
| Melons | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 272 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 21. | Aug 13 |
| Mint | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 335 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 335 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 293 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 14. | Sep 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 279 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 21. | Aug 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 7. | Sep 11 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 279 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 14. | Aug 23 |
| Watermelon | Jan 24 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 279 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 279 available after Feb 14. | Aug 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 26 |
| Zinnias | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Dec 4. | Sep 21 |
Month by month in Spring Hill
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start 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). |
| February | Direct 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. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 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). |
| December | Start 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 34608)?
The median last spring frost date for Spring Hill, FL (ZIP code 34608) 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?
Land O'Lakes (ZIP 34638) has 338 frost-free days, 24 more than Spring Hill (ZIP 34608). See Land O'Lakes ZIP 34638 frost dates
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