Frost Dates for The Villages, FL 32162
Last spring frost February 19 · First fall frost December 15 · 299 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 32162 has about 55,400 people, the largest of 3 ZIP codes in The Villages.
Very long season: 299 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 23–March 19 (55 days). Fall frost risk spans November 19–January 11 (53 days).
Frost probability for 32162
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 19 | February 19 | January 23 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 19 | December 15 | January 11 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BUSHNELL 1 E (29.3 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in The Villages, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32162 | February 19 | December 15 | 9b |
| 32163 | February 19 | December 18 | 9b |
| 34762 | February 8 | December 15 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 299-day season in The Villages
In The Villages (299 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 15 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 257 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 5. | Aug 15 |
| Pepper | Jan 8 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 257 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 5. | Aug 20 |
| Lettuce | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Jan 29 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 29–Feb 5 | 341 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 341 available after Jan 29. | Oct 13 |
| Cucumber | Jan 29 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Beans | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 25; both mature before Dec 8. | Sep 25 |
| Peas | — | Dec 25–Mar 5 | 362 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 362 available after Dec 25. | Oct 4 |
| Zucchini | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Onion | Nov 27 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 334 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 22. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 25–Feb 12 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Kale | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Broccoli | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 334 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 334 available after Jan 22. | Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 22. | Oct 13 |
| Radish | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Nov 13; both mature before Dec 22. | Nov 13 |
| Beets | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 5–Feb 12 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 5. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 15 | 404 | overwinter: Plant Dec 15 to Jan 5; harvest the following summer. | Jan 5 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 15–Mar 12 | 355 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 15; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 271 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 271 available after Feb 26. | Aug 27 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 5 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 5. | Aug 2 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 8 | Feb 12–Feb 26 | 313 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 12. | Sep 24 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 25 | Feb 5–Feb 5 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 376 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Nov 12; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 12 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 25 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 348 available after Jan 22. | Sep 13 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 264 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 5. | Aug 2 |
| Eggplant | Jan 1 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 257 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 5. | Aug 25 |
| Okra | Jan 22 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 278 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 26 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Basil | Jan 15 | Mar 12–Mar 12 | 264 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 12 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 22–Feb 12 | 334 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Parsley | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 299 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 26. | Sep 29 |
| Celery | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 299 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 26. | Aug 10 |
| Scallions | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Nov 2; both mature before Jan 5. | Nov 2 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 8–Jan 22 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 8 and again by Oct 28; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 28 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 22 | Feb 12–Feb 19 | 313 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 12 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 24 |
| Collards | Dec 11 | Jan 22–Feb 5 | 348 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 23; both mature before Jan 5. | Oct 23 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 257 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 5. | Aug 10 |
| Chives | Nov 27 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 25–Mar 19 | 362 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 25 and again by Oct 14; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 14 |
| Oregano | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 313 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 27 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 299 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 299 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Sage | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 313 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 11 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 313 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 313 available after Feb 26. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 8 | Feb 5–Feb 19 | 320 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 5 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Dec 22. | Oct 19 |
| Cosmos | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
| Lavender | Nov 27 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 8 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 28 |
| Melons | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 257 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 257 available after Mar 5. | Aug 10 |
| Mint | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 320 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 320 available after Feb 19. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Feb 26 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 26–Mar 12 | 278 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 278 available after Feb 26. | Sep 13 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 264 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 264 available after Mar 5. | Aug 12 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 285 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 285 available after Feb 19. | Sep 8 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 25 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 264 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 26. | Aug 20 |
| Watermelon | Feb 5 | Feb 26–Mar 5 | 264 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 264 available after Feb 26. | Aug 15 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 5 | Mar 5–Mar 12 | 271 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 5 and again by Sep 23; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 23 |
| Zinnias | Jan 22 | Feb 19–Mar 5 | 285 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 19 and again by Sep 18; both mature before Dec 1. | Sep 18 |
Month by month in The Villages
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Eggplant (Jan 1), Calendula (Jan 8), Cauliflower (Jan 8), Marigolds (Jan 8), Pepper (Jan 8), Basil (Jan 15), +8 more. Direct sow from: Kohlrabi (Jan 8), Cilantro (Jan 22), Turnip (Jan 22), Carrots (Jan 29). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 22), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 22), Cabbage (Jan 22), Collards (Jan 22), Kale (Jan 22), Lettuce (Jan 22), +2 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 15). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 5). |
| February | Start indoors: Butternut Squash (Feb 5), Cantaloupe (Feb 5), Melons (Feb 5), Pumpkin (Feb 5), Spaghetti Squash (Feb 5), Watermelon (Feb 5), +2 more. Direct sow from: Potatoes (Feb 5), Sunflowers (Feb 19), Beans (Feb 26), Pole Beans (Feb 26). Transplant from: Calendula (Feb 5), Swiss Chard (Feb 5), Bok Choy (Feb 12), Cauliflower (Feb 12), Cosmos (Feb 19), Lavender (Feb 19), +15 more. Last frost around February 19. |
| March | Transplant from: Butternut Squash (Mar 5), Cantaloupe (Mar 5), Cucumber (Mar 5), Eggplant (Mar 5), Melons (Mar 5), Pepper (Mar 5), +6 more. |
| 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 2), Pumpkin (Aug 2), Cantaloupe (Aug 10), Celery (Aug 10), Melons (Aug 10), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 12), +6 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Sunflowers (Sep 8), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 13), Pole Beans (Sep 13), Basil (Sep 18), Cosmos (Sep 18), Cucumber (Sep 18), +10 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Peas (Oct 4), Cabbage (Oct 13), Carrots (Oct 13), Beets (Oct 14), Dill (Oct 14), Swiss Chard (Oct 14), +8 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 27), Lavender (Nov 27), Onion (Nov 27), Rosemary (Nov 27). Last sowing dates: Turnip (Nov 2), Arugula (Nov 12), Spinach (Nov 12), Radish (Nov 13). |
| December | Start indoors: Celery (Dec 11), Collards (Dec 11), Kale (Dec 11), Oregano (Dec 11), Parsley (Dec 11), Scallions (Dec 11), +8 more. Direct sow from: Garlic (Dec 15), Arugula (Dec 25), Beets (Dec 25), Dill (Dec 25), Peas (Dec 25), Radish (Dec 25), +1 more. First frost around December 15. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for The Villages, FL (ZIP 32162)?
The median last spring frost date for The Villages, FL (ZIP code 32162) is around February 19. 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 23; one in ten it runs past March 19.
What is the first fall frost date in The Villages, FL?
The median first fall frost date for The Villages, FL is around December 15. 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 19 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in The Villages, FL?
The frost-free growing season in The Villages is about 299 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 The Villages (299 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 The Villages, FL?
The Villages, 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 The Villages, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 15 and plant out Mar 5 in The Villages. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in The Villages?
Two: plant Jan 22 and again by Oct 24; both mature before Dec 22.
When do I plant garlic in The Villages?
Dec 15 to Jan 5; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in The Villages?
Yes: plant out Mar 5 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 15 for a fall crop.
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