Frost Dates for Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Last spring frost February 7 · First fall frost December 27 · 323 frost-free days · USDA Zone 9b
ZIP 33541 has about 24,700 people, the largest of 3 ZIP codes in Zephyrhills.
Very long season: 323 frost-free days. Spring frost risk spans January 10–March 7 (56 days). Fall frost risk spans November 29–February 8 (71 days).
Frost probability for 33541
| Frost | 10% | 50% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring (last frost) | March 7 | February 7 | January 10 |
| Fall (first frost) | November 29 | December 27 | February 8 |
Dates come from NOAA 1971–2000 freeze probabilities at BROOKSVILLE CHIN HILL (45.2 km away); the 50% date is the median year.
Frost dates by ZIP code in Zephyrhills, FL
| ZIP | Last spring frost (50%) | First fall frost (50%) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33541 | February 7 | December 27 | 9b |
| 33542 | February 7 | December 27 | 9b |
| 33540 | February 6 | January 6 | 9b |
Which crops fit a 323-day season in Zephyrhills
In Zephyrhills (323 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 3 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Aug 27 |
| Pepper | Dec 27 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Sep 1 |
| Lettuce | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 17 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 5 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 17–Jan 24 | 365 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 365 available after Jan 17. | Oct 25 |
| Cucumber | Jan 17 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 7; both mature before Dec 20. | Oct 7 |
| Peas | — | Dec 13–Feb 21 | 386 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 386 available after Dec 13. | Oct 16 |
| Zucchini | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Onion | Nov 15 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 358 available after Jan 10. | — |
| Spinach | — | Dec 13–Jan 31 | 400 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 24; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 24 |
| Kale | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 9 |
| Broccoli | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 358 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 358 available after Jan 10. | Oct 1 |
| Cabbage | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 372 available after Jan 10. | Oct 25 |
| Radish | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 25; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 25 |
| Beets | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 24–Jan 31 | 344 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 344 available after Jan 24. | — |
| Garlic | — | Dec 27 | 428 | overwinter: Plant Dec 27 to Jan 17; harvest the following summer. | Jan 17 |
| Strawberry | — | Jan 3–Feb 28 | 379 | perennial: A perennial: plant Jan 3; it fruits from the following year and keeps producing for several years. | — |
| Corn | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 295 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 295 available after Feb 14. | Sep 8 |
| Pumpkin | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 21 | 288 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Aug 14 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 | Jan 31–Feb 14 | 337 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 337 available after Jan 31. | Oct 6 |
| Swiss Chard | Dec 13 | Jan 24–Jan 24 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Arugula | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 400 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Nov 24; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 24 |
| Brussel Sprouts | Dec 13 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 372 available after Jan 10. | Sep 25 |
| Butternut Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 288 | fits: 100 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Aug 14 |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Sep 6 |
| Okra | Jan 10 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 302 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 14 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Basil | Jan 3 | Feb 28–Feb 28 | 288 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 28 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | Jan 10–Jan 31 | 358 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 31 |
| Parsley | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | Oct 11 |
| Celery | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 323 | fits: 120 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | Aug 22 |
| Scallions | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 4 |
| Turnip | — | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 14; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 14 |
| Kohlrabi | — | Dec 27–Jan 10 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 27 and again by Nov 9; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 9 |
| Bok Choy | Jan 10 | Jan 31–Feb 7 | 337 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 31 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 3. | Nov 5 |
| Collards | Nov 29 | Jan 10–Jan 24 | 372 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 4; both mature before Jan 17. | Nov 4 |
| Cantaloupe | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Aug 22 |
| Chives | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 337 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 337 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Dill | — | Dec 13–Mar 7 | 386 | two-plantings: Plant Dec 13 and again by Oct 26; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 26 |
| Oregano | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 337 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 337 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Rosemary | Nov 15 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 323 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 323 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Sage | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 337 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 337 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Thyme | Nov 29 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 337 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 337 available after Feb 14. | — |
| Calendula | Dec 27 | Jan 24–Feb 7 | 344 | two-plantings: Plant Jan 24 and again by Oct 31; both mature before Jan 3. | Oct 31 |
| Cosmos | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
| Lavender | Nov 15 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 344 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 344 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Marigolds | Dec 27 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 10; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 10 |
| Melons | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 281 | fits: 85 days to maturity, 281 available after Feb 21. | Aug 22 |
| Mint | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 344 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 344 available after Feb 7. | — |
| Nasturtiums | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 14 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Pole Beans | — | Feb 14–Feb 28 | 302 | fits: 65 days to maturity, 302 available after Feb 14. | Sep 25 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 288 | fits: 90 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 21. | Aug 24 |
| Sunflowers | — | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | fits: 70 days to maturity, 309 available after Feb 7. | Sep 20 |
| Tomatillos | Dec 13 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 288 | fits: 75 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 14. | Sep 1 |
| Watermelon | Jan 24 | Feb 14–Feb 21 | 288 | fits: 80 days to maturity, 288 available after Feb 14. | Aug 27 |
| Yellow Squash | Jan 24 | Feb 21–Feb 28 | 295 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 21 and again by Oct 5; both mature before Dec 13. | Oct 5 |
| Zinnias | Jan 10 | Feb 7–Feb 21 | 309 | two-plantings: Plant Feb 7 and again by Sep 30; both mature before Dec 13. | Sep 30 |
Month by month in Zephyrhills
| Month | What to do |
|---|---|
| January | Start indoors: Basil (Jan 3), Tomato (Jan 3), Bok Choy (Jan 10), Corn (Jan 10), Cosmos (Jan 10), Nasturtiums (Jan 10), +11 more. Direct sow from: Cilantro (Jan 10), Turnip (Jan 10), Carrots (Jan 17), Potatoes (Jan 24). Transplant from: Broccoli (Jan 10), Brussel Sprouts (Jan 10), Cabbage (Jan 10), Collards (Jan 10), Kale (Jan 10), Lettuce (Jan 10), +6 more. Plant: Strawberry (Jan 3). Last sowing dates: Garlic (Jan 17). |
| February | Direct sow from: Sunflowers (Feb 7), Beans (Feb 14), Pole Beans (Feb 14). Transplant from: Cosmos (Feb 7), Lavender (Feb 7), Marigolds (Feb 7), Mint (Feb 7), Nasturtiums (Feb 7), Zinnias (Feb 7), +23 more. Last frost around February 7. |
| March | Frost has passed. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and basil outdoors. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, squash, and zucchini. |
| 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 14), Pumpkin (Aug 14), Cantaloupe (Aug 22), Celery (Aug 22), Melons (Aug 22), Spaghetti Squash (Aug 24), +2 more. |
| September | Last sowing dates: Pepper (Sep 1), Tomatillos (Sep 1), Eggplant (Sep 6), Corn (Sep 8), Sunflowers (Sep 20), Brussel Sprouts (Sep 25), +5 more. |
| October | Last sowing dates: Broccoli (Oct 1), Nasturtiums (Oct 5), Okra (Oct 5), Yellow Squash (Oct 5), Zucchini (Oct 5), Cauliflower (Oct 6), +11 more. |
| November | Start indoors: Chives (Nov 15), Lavender (Nov 15), Onion (Nov 15), Rosemary (Nov 15), Celery (Nov 29), Collards (Nov 29), +5 more. Last sowing dates: Collards (Nov 4), Scallions (Nov 4), Bok Choy (Nov 5), Lettuce (Nov 5), Kale (Nov 9), Kohlrabi (Nov 9), +4 more. |
| December | Start indoors: Broccoli (Dec 13), Brussel Sprouts (Dec 13), Cabbage (Dec 13), Lettuce (Dec 13), Sage (Dec 13), Swiss Chard (Dec 13), +6 more. Direct sow from: Arugula (Dec 13), Beets (Dec 13), Dill (Dec 13), Peas (Dec 13), Radish (Dec 13), Spinach (Dec 13), +2 more. First frost around December 27. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last frost date for Zephyrhills, FL (ZIP 33541)?
The median last spring frost date for Zephyrhills, FL (ZIP code 33541) is around February 7. 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 10; one in ten it runs past March 7.
What is the first fall frost date in Zephyrhills, FL?
The median first fall frost date for Zephyrhills, FL is around December 27. 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 29 in the earliest one-in-ten years, so cover tomatoes and peppers from then.
How long is the growing season in Zephyrhills, FL?
The frost-free growing season in Zephyrhills is about 323 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 Zephyrhills (323 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 Zephyrhills, FL?
Zephyrhills, 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 Zephyrhills, FL?
Start tomatoes indoors Jan 3 and plant out Feb 21 in Zephyrhills. The planner uses the local median last frost and this crop's indoor-start and transplant offsets.
How many plantings of lettuce fit in Zephyrhills?
Two: plant Jan 10 and again by Nov 5; both mature before Jan 3.
When do I plant garlic in Zephyrhills?
Dec 27 to Jan 17; it overwinters and is ready the following summer.
Can I get two tomato crops in Zephyrhills?
Yes: plant out Feb 21 for a summer crop, and set out a second round of transplants by Aug 27 for a fall crop.
Which nearby ZIP has a longer season?
Wesley Chapel (ZIP 33543) has 352 frost-free days, 29 more than Zephyrhills (ZIP 33541). See Wesley Chapel ZIP 33543 frost dates
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