Frost Dates for Tampa, FL 33637
Tampa has 27 ZIP codes. The Tampa, FL frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost February 3 · First fall frost January 21 · 352 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 33637 has about 17,700 people, one of 27 ZIP codes in Tampa.
Very long season: 352 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 4–March 1 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans December 8–February 8 (62 days).
Frost probability for 33637
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 1 | February 3 | January 4 |
| Fall (first frost) | December 8 | January 21 | February 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at SAINT LEO (33.8 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 352-day season in Tampa
In Tampa (352 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 | Dec 30 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 310 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 17. | Sep 21 |
| Pepper | Dec 23 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 310 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 17. | Sep 26 |
| Lettuce | Dec 9 | Jan 6–Jan 13 | 387 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 30 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 13–Jan 20 | 394 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 394 available after Jan 13. | Nov 19 |
| Cucumber | Jan 13 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Beans | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Nov 1; both mature before Jan 14. | Nov 1 |
| Peas | — | Dec 9–Feb 17 | 415 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 415 available after Dec 9. | Nov 10 |
| Zucchini | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Onion | Nov 11 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 387 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 387 available after Jan 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 9–Jan 27 | 429 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 9 and again by Dec 19; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 19 |
| Kale | Nov 25 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 4 |
| Broccoli | Dec 9 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 387 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 387 available after Jan 6. | Oct 26 |
| Cabbage | Dec 9 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 401 available after Jan 6. | Nov 19 |
| Radish | — | Dec 9–Mar 3 | 415 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 9 and again by Dec 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Dec 20 |
| Beets | — | Dec 9–Mar 3 | 415 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 9 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 20–Jan 27 | 373 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 373 available after Jan 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Jan 21 | 457 | overwinter: Plant Jan 21 to Feb 11; harvest the following summer. | Feb 11 |
| Strawberry | — | Dec 30–Feb 24 | 408 | perennial: A perennial: plant Dec 30; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 6 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 324 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 324 available after Feb 10. | Oct 3 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 17 | 317 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 17. | Sep 8 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 | Jan 27–Feb 10 | 366 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 366 available after Jan 27. | Oct 31 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 9 | Jan 20–Jan 20 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 9–Mar 3 | 429 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 9 and again by Dec 19; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 19 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 9 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 401 available after Jan 6. | Oct 20 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 317 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 17. | Sep 8 |
| Eggplant | Dec 16 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 310 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 17. | Oct 1 |
| Okra | Jan 6 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 331 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 10 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Basil | Dec 30 | Feb 24–Feb 24 | 317 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 6–Jan 27 | 387 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 25 |
| Parsley | Nov 25 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 352 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 352 available after Feb 10. | Nov 5 |
| Celery | Nov 25 | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 352 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 352 available after Feb 10. | Sep 16 |
| Scallions | Nov 25 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Nov 29; both mature before Feb 11. | Nov 29 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Dec 9; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 9 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 23–Jan 6 | 415 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 23 and again by Dec 4; both mature before Feb 11. | Dec 4 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 6 | Jan 27–Feb 3 | 366 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 27 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 30 |
| Collards | Nov 25 | Jan 6–Jan 20 | 401 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Nov 29; both mature before Feb 11. | Nov 29 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 310 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 17. | Sep 16 |
| Chives | Nov 11 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 366 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 366 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 9–Mar 3 | 415 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 9 and again by Nov 20; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 20 |
| Oregano | Nov 25 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 366 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 366 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 11 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 352 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 352 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Sage | Dec 9 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 366 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 366 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 25 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 366 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 366 available after Feb 10. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 23 | Jan 20–Feb 3 | 373 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 28. | Nov 25 |
| Cosmos | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
| Lavender | Nov 11 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 373 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 373 available after Feb 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 7. | Nov 4 |
| Melons | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 310 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 310 available after Feb 17. | Sep 16 |
| Mint | — | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 373 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 373 available after Feb 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 10–Feb 24 | 331 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 331 available after Feb 10. | Oct 20 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 317 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 17. | Sep 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 338 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 338 available after Feb 3. | Oct 15 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 9 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 317 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 10. | Sep 26 |
| Watermelon | Jan 20 | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 317 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 317 available after Feb 10. | Sep 21 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 324 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Oct 30; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 30 |
| Zinnias | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 338 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 25; both mature before Jan 7. | Oct 25 |
Month by month in Tampa
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Jan 6), Corn (Jan 6), Cosmos (Jan 6), Nasturtiums (Jan 6), Okra (Jan 6), Zinnias (Jan 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 6), Turnip (Jan 6), Carrots (Jan 13), Potatoes (Jan 20), Garlic (Jan 21). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 6), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 6), Cabbage (Jan 6), Collards (Jan 6), Kale (Jan 6), Lettuce (Jan 6), +6 more. First frost around January 21. |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 3), Beans (Feb 10), Pole Beans (Feb 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 3), Lavender (Feb 3), Marigolds (Feb 3), Mint (Feb 3), Nasturtiums (Feb 3), Zinnias (Feb 3), +23 more. Last frost around February 3. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Feb 11). |
| 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 | Start fall cool-season crops: broccoli, kale, beets, and carrots. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Sep 8), Pumpkin (Sep 8), Cantaloupe (Sep 16), Celery (Sep 16), Melons (Sep 16), Spaghetti Squash (Sep 18), +4 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Eggplant (Oct 1), Corn (Oct 3), Sunflowers (Oct 15), Brussel Sprouts (Oct 20), Pole Beans (Oct 20), Basil (Oct 25), +9 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 11), Lavender (Nov 11), Onion (Nov 11), Rosemary (Nov 11), Celery (Nov 25), Collards (Nov 25), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Beans (Nov 1), Marigolds (Nov 4), Parsley (Nov 5), Peas (Nov 10), Cabbage (Nov 19), Carrots (Nov 19), +9 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 9), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 9), Cabbage (Dec 9), Lettuce (Dec 9), Sage (Dec 9), Swiss Chard (Dec 9), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 9), Beets (Dec 9), Dill (Dec 9), Peas (Dec 9), Radish (Dec 9), Spinach (Dec 9), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Dec 30). Last sowing dates: Kale (Dec 4), Kohlrabi (Dec 4), Turnip (Dec 9), Arugula (Dec 19), Spinach (Dec 19), Radish (Dec 20). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Tampa, FL (ZIP 33637)?
The median last spring frost date for Tampa, FL (ZIP code 33637) is around February 3. 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 4; one in ten it runs past March 1.
What is the first fall frost date in Tampa, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Tampa, FL is around January 21. 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 8 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Tampa, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Tampa is about 352 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 Tampa (352 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 Tampa, FL?
Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Dec 30 and plant out Feb 17 in Tampa. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Tampa?
Two: plant Jan 6 and again by Nov 30; both mature before Jan 28.
When do I plant garlic in Tampa?
Jan 21 to Feb 11; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Tampa?
Yes: plant out Feb 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Sep 21 for a fall crop.
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