Frost Dates for Valdosta, GA 31698
Valdosta has 5 ZIP codes. The Valdosta, GA frost page lists all of them with their dates.
Last spring frost March 3 · First fall frost November 20 · 262 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9a
ZIP 31698 has about 1,100 people, one of 5 ZIP codes in Valdosta.
Very long season: 262 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans February 11–March 23 (40 days). Fall frost risk spans October 30–December 14 (45 days).
Frost probability for 31698
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 23 | March 3 | February 11 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 30 | November 20 | December 14 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at QUITMAN 2 NW (27.5 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 262-day season in Valdosta
In Valdosta (262 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 27 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 220 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 17. | Jul 21 |
| Pepper | Jan 20 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 220 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 17. | Jul 26 |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 10 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 29 |
| Carrots | — | Feb 10–Feb 17 | 304 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 304 available after Feb 10. | Sep 18 |
| Cucumber | Feb 10 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Beans | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 13. | Aug 31 |
| Peas | — | Jan 6–Mar 17 | 325 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 325 available after Jan 6. | Sep 9 |
| Zucchini | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Onion | Dec 9 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 297 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 3. | — |
| Spinach | — | Jan 6–Feb 24 | 339 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 18 |
| Kale | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 297 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 297 available after Feb 3. | Aug 25 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 3. | Sep 18 |
| Radish | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Oct 19 |
| Beets | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 17–Feb 24 | 283 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 283 available after Feb 17. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 20 | 367 | overwinter: Plant Nov 20 to Dec 11; harvest the following summer. | Dec 11 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 27–Mar 24 | 318 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 234 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 234 available after Mar 10. | Aug 2 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 17 | 227 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 17. | Jul 8 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 20 | Feb 24–Mar 10 | 276 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 276 available after Feb 24. | Aug 30 |
| Swiss Chard | Jan 6 | Feb 17–Feb 17 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Arugula | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 339 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Oct 18; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 18 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Jan 6 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 311 available after Feb 3. | Aug 19 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 227 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 17. | Jul 8 |
| Eggplant | Jan 13 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 220 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 17. | Jul 31 |
| Okra | Feb 3 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 241 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 10 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Basil | Jan 27 | Mar 24–Mar 24 | 227 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 24 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 3–Feb 24 | 297 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Parsley | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 262 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 10. | Sep 4 |
| Celery | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 262 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 10. | Jul 16 |
| Scallions | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Turnip | — | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Oct 8; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 8 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Jan 20–Feb 3 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 20 and again by Oct 3; both mature before Dec 11. | Oct 3 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 3 | Feb 24–Mar 3 | 276 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 24 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 29 |
| Collards | Dec 23 | Feb 3–Feb 17 | 311 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 28; both mature before Dec 11. | Sep 28 |
| Cantaloupe | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 220 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 17. | Jul 16 |
| Chives | Dec 9 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Jan 6–Mar 31 | 325 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 6 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 19 |
| Oregano | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 276 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Dec 9 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 262 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 262 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Sage | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 276 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Thyme | Dec 23 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 276 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 276 available after Mar 10. | — |
| Calendula | Jan 20 | Feb 17–Mar 3 | 283 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 17 and again by Sep 24; both mature before Nov 27. | Sep 24 |
| Cosmos | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
| Lavender | Dec 9 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 283 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 283 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Jan 20 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Sep 3; both mature before Nov 6. | Sep 3 |
| Melons | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 220 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 220 available after Mar 17. | Jul 16 |
| Mint | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 283 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 283 available after Mar 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 10 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Pole Beans | — | Mar 10–Mar 24 | 241 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 241 available after Mar 10. | Aug 19 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 227 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 17. | Jul 18 |
| Sunflowers | — | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 248 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 248 available after Mar 3. | Aug 14 |
| Tomatillos | Jan 6 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 227 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 10. | Jul 26 |
| Watermelon | Feb 17 | Mar 10–Mar 17 | 227 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 227 available after Mar 10. | Jul 21 |
| Yellow Squash | Feb 17 | Mar 17–Mar 24 | 234 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 17 and again by Aug 29; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 29 |
| Zinnias | Feb 3 | Mar 3–Mar 17 | 248 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 3 and again by Aug 24; both mature before Nov 6. | Aug 24 |
Month by month in Valdosta
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Broccoli (Jan 6), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 6), Cabbage (Jan 6), Lettuce (Jan 6), Sage (Jan 6), Swiss Chard (Jan 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Jan 6), Beets (Jan 6), Dill (Jan 6), Peas (Jan 6), Radish (Jan 6), Spinach (Jan 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 27). |
| February | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Feb 3), Corn (Feb 3), Cosmos (Feb 3), Nasturtiums (Feb 3), Okra (Feb 3), Zinnias (Feb 3), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Feb 3), Turnip (Feb 3), Carrots (Feb 10), Potatoes (Feb 17). Transplant from: Broccoli (Feb 3), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 3), Cabbage (Feb 3), Collards (Feb 3), Kale (Feb 3), Lettuce (Feb 3), +6 more. |
| March | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Mar 3), Beans (Mar 10), Pole Beans (Mar 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Mar 3), Lavender (Mar 3), Marigolds (Mar 3), Mint (Mar 3), Nasturtiums (Mar 3), Zinnias (Mar 3), +23 more. Last frost around March 3. |
| April | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 8), Pumpkin (Jul 8), Cantaloupe (Jul 16), Celery (Jul 16), Melons (Jul 16), Spaghetti Squash (Jul 18), +5 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Corn (Aug 2), Sunflowers (Aug 14), Brussel Sprouts (Aug 19), Pole Beans (Aug 19), Basil (Aug 24), Cosmos (Aug 24), +9 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Marigolds (Sep 3), Parsley (Sep 4), Peas (Sep 9), Cabbage (Sep 18), Carrots (Sep 18), Beets (Sep 19), +8 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Kale (Oct 3), Kohlrabi (Oct 3), Turnip (Oct 8), Arugula (Oct 18), Spinach (Oct 18), Radish (Oct 19). |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 20). First frost around November 20. |
| December | Start indoors: Chives (Dec 9), Lavender (Dec 9), Onion (Dec 9), Rosemary (Dec 9), Celery (Dec 23), Collards (Dec 23), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Dec 11). |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Valdosta, GA (ZIP 31698)?
The median last spring frost date for Valdosta, GA (ZIP code 31698) is around March 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 February 11; one in ten it runs past March 23.
What is the first fall frost date in Valdosta, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Valdosta, GA is around November 20. 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 30 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Valdosta, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Valdosta is about 262 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 Valdosta (262 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 Valdosta, GA?
Valdosta, GA 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 Valdosta, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 27 and plant out Mar 17 in Valdosta. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Valdosta?
Two: plant Feb 3 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 27.
When do I plant garlic in Valdosta?
Nov 20 to Dec 11; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Valdosta?
Yes: plant out Mar 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 21 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Hahira (ZIP 31632) has 269 frost-free days, 7 more than Valdosta (ZIP 31698). See Hahira ZIP 31632 frost dates
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