Frost Dates for Winder, GA 30680
Last spring frost April 3 · First fall frost November 1 · 212 frost-free days · USDA Zone 8b
ZIP 30680 has about 48,400 people.
Long season: 212 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans March 16–April 19 (34 days). Fall frost risk spans October 14–November 20 (37 days).
Frost probability for 30680
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | April 19 | April 3 | March 16 |
| Fall (first frost) | October 14 | November 1 | November 20 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at WINDER 4S (8.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Which crops fit a 212-day season in Winder
In Winder (212 frost-free days, a 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 27 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 170 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 17. | Jul 2 |
| Pepper | Feb 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 170 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 17. | Jul 7 |
| Lettuce | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 13 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 13–Mar 20 | 254 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 254 available after Mar 13. | Aug 30 |
| Cucumber | Mar 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 12; both mature before Oct 25. | Aug 12 |
| Peas | — | Feb 6–Apr 17 | 275 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 275 available after Feb 6. | Aug 21 |
| Zucchini | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Onion | Jan 9 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 247 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 6. | — |
| Spinach | — | Feb 6–Mar 27 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Kale | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Broccoli | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 247 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 247 available after Mar 6. | Aug 6 |
| Cabbage | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 6. | Aug 30 |
| Radish | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 30 |
| Beets | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Potatoes | — | Mar 20–Mar 27 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Mar 20. | — |
| Garlic | — | Nov 1 | 317 | overwinter: Plant Nov 1 to Nov 22; harvest the following summer. | Nov 22 |
| Strawberry | — | Feb 27–Apr 24 | 268 | perennial: A perennial: plant Feb 27; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 184 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 184 available after Apr 10. | Jul 14 |
| Pumpkin | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 17 | 177 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 17. | Jun 19 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 20 | Mar 27–Apr 10 | 226 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 226 available after Mar 27. | Aug 11 |
| Swiss Chard | Feb 6 | Mar 20–Mar 20 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Arugula | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 289 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Sep 29; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 29 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Feb 6 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 261 available after Mar 6. | Jul 31 |
| Butternut Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 177 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 17. | Jun 19 |
| Eggplant | Feb 13 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 170 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 17. | Jul 12 |
| Okra | Mar 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 191 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 10 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Basil | Feb 27 | Apr 24–Apr 24 | 177 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 24 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Cilantro | — | Mar 6–Mar 27 | 247 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Parsley | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 212 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 10. | Aug 16 |
| Celery | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 212 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 10. | Jun 27 |
| Scallions | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 19; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 19 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Feb 20–Mar 6 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 20 and again by Sep 14; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 14 |
| Bok Choy | Mar 6 | Mar 27–Apr 3 | 226 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 27 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 10 |
| Collards | Jan 23 | Mar 6–Mar 20 | 261 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 9; both mature before Nov 22. | Sep 9 |
| Cantaloupe | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 170 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 17. | Jun 27 |
| Chives | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 226 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Dill | — | Feb 6–May 1 | 275 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 6 and again by Aug 31; both mature before Nov 8. | Aug 31 |
| Oregano | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 226 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Rosemary | Jan 9 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 212 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 212 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Sage | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 226 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Thyme | Jan 23 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 226 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 226 available after Apr 10. | — |
| Calendula | Feb 20 | Mar 20–Apr 3 | 233 | two-plantings: Plant Mar 20 and again by Sep 5; both mature before Nov 8. | Sep 5 |
| Cosmos | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
| Lavender | Jan 9 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Marigolds | Feb 20 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 15; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 15 |
| Melons | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 170 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 170 available after Apr 17. | Jun 27 |
| Mint | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 233 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 233 available after Apr 3. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 10 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Pole Beans | — | Apr 10–Apr 24 | 191 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 191 available after Apr 10. | Jul 31 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 177 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 17. | Jun 29 |
| Sunflowers | — | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 198 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 198 available after Apr 3. | Jul 26 |
| Tomatillos | Feb 6 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 177 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 10. | Jul 7 |
| Watermelon | Mar 20 | Apr 10–Apr 17 | 177 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 177 available after Apr 10. | Jul 2 |
| Yellow Squash | Mar 20 | Apr 17–Apr 24 | 184 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 17 and again by Aug 10; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 10 |
| Zinnias | Mar 6 | Apr 3–Apr 17 | 198 | two-plantings: Plant Apr 3 and again by Aug 5; both mature before Oct 18. | Aug 5 |
Month by month in Winder
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Chives (Jan 9), Lavender (Jan 9), Onion (Jan 9), Rosemary (Jan 9), Celery (Jan 23), Collards (Jan 23), +5 more. |
| February | Start indoors: Broccoli (Feb 6), Brussel Sprouts (Feb 6), Cabbage (Feb 6), Lettuce (Feb 6), Sage (Feb 6), Swiss Chard (Feb 6), +8 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Feb 6), Beets (Feb 6), Dill (Feb 6), Peas (Feb 6), Radish (Feb 6), Spinach (Feb 6), +1 more. Plant: Strawberry (Feb 27). |
| March | Start indoors: Bok Choy (Mar 6), Corn (Mar 6), Cosmos (Mar 6), Nasturtiums (Mar 6), Okra (Mar 6), Zinnias (Mar 6), +9 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Mar 6), Turnip (Mar 6), Carrots (Mar 13), Potatoes (Mar 20). Transplant from: Broccoli (Mar 6), Brussel Sprouts (Mar 6), Cabbage (Mar 6), Collards (Mar 6), Kale (Mar 6), Lettuce (Mar 6), +6 more. |
| April | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Apr 3), Beans (Apr 10), Pole Beans (Apr 10). Transplant from: Cosmos (Apr 3), Lavender (Apr 3), Marigolds (Apr 3), Mint (Apr 3), Nasturtiums (Apr 3), Zinnias (Apr 3), +23 more. Last frost around April 3. |
| May | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| June | Last sowing dates: Butternut Squash (Jun 19), Pumpkin (Jun 19), Cantaloupe (Jun 27), Celery (Jun 27), Melons (Jun 27), Spaghetti Squash (Jun 29). |
| July | Last sowing dates: Tomato (Jul 2), Watermelon (Jul 2), Pepper (Jul 7), Tomatillos (Jul 7), Eggplant (Jul 12), Corn (Jul 14), +3 more. |
| August | Last sowing dates: Basil (Aug 5), Cosmos (Aug 5), Cucumber (Aug 5), Zinnias (Aug 5), Broccoli (Aug 6), Nasturtiums (Aug 10), +13 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Calendula (Sep 5), Cilantro (Sep 5), Collards (Sep 9), Scallions (Sep 9), Bok Choy (Sep 10), Lettuce (Sep 10), +6 more. |
| October | First fall frost approaching (around November 1). Transplant fall brassicas. Sow spinach, arugula, and radishes. |
| November | Direct sow from: Garlic (Nov 1). First frost around November 1. Last sowing dates: Garlic (Nov 22). |
| December | Harvest remaining cold-hardy crops: kale, carrots, and beets. Plant garlic bulbs for next year. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Winder, GA (ZIP 30680)?
The median last spring frost date for Winder, GA (ZIP code 30680) is around April 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 March 16; one in ten it runs past April 19.
What is the first fall frost date in Winder, GA?
The median first fall frost date for Winder, GA is around November 1. 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 14 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Winder, GA?
The frost-free growing season in Winder is about 212 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 Winder (212 frost-free days, a long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.
What USDA hardiness zone is Winder, GA?
Winder, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b (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 Winder, GA?
Start tomatoes indoors Feb 27 and plant out Apr 17 in Winder. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Winder?
Two: plant Mar 6 and again by Sep 10; both mature before Nov 8.
When do I plant garlic in Winder?
Nov 1 to Nov 22; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Winder?
Yes: plant out Apr 17 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Jul 2 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Bethlehem (ZIP 30620) has 221 frost-free days, 9 more than Winder (ZIP 30680). See Bethlehem ZIP 30620 frost dates
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