Frost Dates for Tallahassee, FL 32304
Last spring frost March 11 · First fall frost November 17 · 251 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 32304 has about 51,700 people, the largest of 14 ZIP codes in Tallahassee.
Very long season: 251 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 24–March 26 (30 days). Fall frost risk spans October 26–December 10 (45 days).
Frost probability for 32304
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 26 | March 11 | February 24 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 26 | November 17 | December 10 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at MONTICELLO 5 SE (54.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Tallahassee, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32304 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32303 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32309 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32312 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32301 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32308 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32311 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32305 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32310 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32317 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32306 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32307 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32313 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
| 32399 | March 11 | November 17 | 9a |
Which crops fit a 251-day season in Tallahassee
In Tallahassee (251 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 | Feb 4 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 209 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 25. | Jul 18 |
| Pepper | Jan 28 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 209 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 25. | Jul 23 |
| Lettuce | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 18 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 18–Feb 25 | 293 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 293 available after Feb 18. | Sep 15 |
| Cucumber | Feb 18 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Beans | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 28; both mature before Nov 10. | Aug 28 |
| Peas | — | Jan 14–Mar 25 | 314 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 314 available after Jan 14. | Sep 6 |
| Zucchini | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Onion | Dec 17 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 286 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 11. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 14–Mar 4 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Kale | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Broccoli | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 286 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 286 available after Feb 11. | Aug 22 |
| Cabbage | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 11. | Sep 15 |
| Radish | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Oct 16 |
| Beets | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 25–Mar 4 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Feb 25. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 17 | 356 | overwinter: Plant Nov 17 to Dec 8; harvest the following summer. | Dec 8 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 4–Apr 1 | 307 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 4; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 11 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 223 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 223 available after Mar 18. | Jul 30 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Mar 25 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 25. | Jul 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 28 | Mar 4–Mar 18 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 4. | Aug 27 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 14 | Feb 25–Feb 25 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 328 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Oct 15; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 15 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 14 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 300 available after Feb 11. | Aug 16 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 216 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 25. | Jul 5 |
| Eggplant | Jan 21 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 209 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 25. | Jul 28 |
| Okra | Feb 11 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 230 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 18 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Basil | Feb 4 | Apr 1–Apr 1 | 216 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 1 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 11–Mar 4 | 286 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Parsley | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 251 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 18. | Sep 1 |
| Celery | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 251 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 18. | Jul 13 |
| Scallions | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 8. | Oct 5 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 28–Feb 11 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 28 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 30 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 11 | Mar 4–Mar 11 | 265 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 4 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 26 |
| Collards | Dec 31 | Feb 11–Feb 25 | 300 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 209 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 25. | Jul 13 |
| Chives | Dec 17 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 14–Apr 8 | 314 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 14 and again by Sep 16; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 16 |
| Oregano | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 265 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 17 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 251 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 251 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Sage | Jan 14 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 265 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 31 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 265 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 265 available after Mar 18. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 28 | Feb 25–Mar 11 | 272 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 25 and again by Sep 21; both mature before Nov 24. | Sep 21 |
| Cosmos | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
| Lavender | Dec 17 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 28 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 31 |
| Melons | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 209 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 209 available after Mar 25. | Jul 13 |
| Mint | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 272 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 272 available after Mar 11. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 18 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 18–Apr 1 | 230 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 230 available after Mar 18. | Aug 16 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 216 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 25. | Jul 15 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 237 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 237 available after Mar 11. | Aug 11 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 14 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 216 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 18. | Jul 23 |
| Watermelon | Feb 25 | Mar 18–Mar 25 | 216 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 216 available after Mar 18. | Jul 18 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 25 | Mar 25–Apr 1 | 223 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 25 and again by Aug 26; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 26 |
| Zinnias | Feb 11 | Mar 11–Mar 25 | 237 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 11 and again by Aug 21; both mature before Nov 3. | Aug 21 |
Month by month in Tallahassee
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 14), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 14), Cabbage (Jan 14), Lettuce (Jan 14), Sage (Jan 14), Swiss Chard (Jan 14), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 14), Beets (Jan 14), Dill (Jan 14), Peas (Jan 14), Radish (Jan 14), Spinach (Jan 14), +1 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Basil (Feb 4), Tomato (Feb 4), Bok Choy (Feb 11), Corn (Feb 11), Cosmos (Feb 11), Nasturtiums (Feb 11), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 11), Turnip (Feb 11), Carrots (Feb 18), Potatoes (Feb 25). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 11), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 11), Cabbage (Feb 11), Collards (Feb 11), Kale (Feb 11), Lettuce (Feb 11), +4 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 4). |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 11), Beans (Mar 18), Pole Beans (Mar 18). Transplant from: Bok Choy (Mar 4), Cauliflower (Mar 4), Cosmos (Mar 11), Lavender (Mar 11), Marigolds (Mar 11), Mint (Mar 11), +24 more. Last frost around March 11. |
| April | Transplant from: Basil (Apr 1). |
| May | Succession plant lettuce and greens. Keep beds weeded and watered consistently. |
| June | Harvest regularly to encourage production. Monitor for pests and disease. |
| July | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jul 5), Pumpkin (Jul 5), Cantaloupe (Jul 13), Celery (Jul 13), Melons (Jul 13), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 15), +6 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Aug 11), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 16), Pole Beans (Aug 16), Basil (Aug 21), Cosmos (Aug 21), Cucumber (Aug 21), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Parsley (Sep 1), Peas (Sep 6), Cabbage (Sep 15), Carrots (Sep 15), Beets (Sep 16), Dill (Sep 16), +9 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Turnip (Oct 5), Arugula (Oct 15), Spinach (Oct 15), Radish (Oct 16). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 17). First frost around November 17. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 17), Lavender (Dec 17), Onion (Dec 17), Rosemary (Dec 17), Celery (Dec 31), Collards (Dec 31), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 8). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Tallahassee, FL (ZIP 32304)?
The median last spring frost date for Tallahassee, FL (ZIP code 32304) is around March 11. 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 February 24; one in ten it runs past March 26.
What is the first fall frost date in Tallahassee, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Tallahassee, FL is around November 17. 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 26 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Tallahassee, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Tallahassee is about 251 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 Tallahassee (251 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 Tallahassee, FL?
Tallahassee, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (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 Tallahassee, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 4 and plant out Mar 25 in Tallahassee. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Tallahassee?
Two: plant Feb 11 and again by Sep 26; both mature before Nov 24.
When do I plant garlic in Tallahassee?
Nov 17 to Dec 8; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Tallahassee?
Yes: plant out Mar 25 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 18 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Havana (ZIP 32333) has 259 frost-free days, 8 more than Tallahassee (ZIP 32304). See Havana ZIP 32333 frost dates
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