When to Plant in Savannah, GA

Savannah's coastal location gives it a long, warm growing season — Zone 8b/9a with a last frost typically in mid-February. The Atlantic influence moderates winter temperatures, making Savannah one of Georgia's most productive gardening climates.

Gardeners in Savannah benefit from a nearly year-round growing calendar, with cool-season crops thriving from October through April and warm-season crops from March through June and again in September through October. Summer heat peaks in July and August.

This month in Savannah: November 2026

Savannah's first frost usually holds off until around November 25, and near the water some years it barely comes at all. November is a full growing month here.

The broccoli, cabbage, collards, and lettuce planted in October should be growing fast now. You can still sow spinach, radishes, turnips, and carrots directly early in the month, and set out more lettuce transplants.

Plant garlic any time this month, and set out onion transplants late in November. Keep an old sheet or a row cover handy for the occasional cold night around Thanksgiving, and water in the morning when the fall gets dry.

Updated November 3, 2026

What to plant now in Savannah

Fall & Winter (Oct–Mar): Lettuce, kale, broccoli, spinach, carrots, and peas thrive.
Spring: Tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, cucumbers, and corn after last frost.
Summer: Okra, sweet potatoes, and heat-tolerant herbs. Most vegetables struggle.
Year-round: Herbs, especially basil, rosemary, and thyme.

In Savannah (269 frost-free days, a very long season), 30 of 56 planner crops fit outright, 25 get two plantings, 1 crop is perennial.

Month by month in Savannah

Month	What to do
January	Harvest cool-season crops. Direct sow spinach and lettuce. Start tomato seeds indoors.
February	Last frost mid-February. Begin transitioning to warm-season crops.
March	Plant spring tomatoes and peppers. Squash, beans, and cucumbers can go in.
April	Full spring garden planted. Warm-season crops growing rapidly.
May	Last chance for spring crops before summer heat.
June	Plant okra and sweet potatoes. Summer heat arrives.
July	Maintain summer plantings. Start planning fall garden.
August	Plant fall tomatoes and peppers. Prepare beds for fall planting.
September	Plant fall crops: beans, squash, cucumbers, and greens.
October	Full fall planting: broccoli, kale, lettuce, carrots.
November	Cool-season garden in full swing. Plant garlic.
December	Harvest cool-season crops. Ideal conditions continue.

Frost dates for Savannah ZIP codes

ZIP	Last spring frost (50%)	First fall frost (50%)	Zone
31419	March 1	November 25	9a
31404	March 1	November 26	9a
31410	March 1	November 26	9a
31415	March 1	November 26	9a

FAQ

When is the last frost date in Savannah, GA?

Savannah's average last frost date is around March 1. The coastal location moderates winter temperatures, though light frosts do occur in December and January.

What grows best in Savannah?

Savannah's coastal climate supports a wide range of crops. Cool-season crops (kale, broccoli, lettuce) thrive October–March. Tomatoes, peppers, and squash do well spring and fall.

Can I grow vegetables in Savannah year-round?

Nearly year-round, yes. The main limitation is summer (June–August) when heat and humidity make cool-season crops impossible. Focus on okra, sweet potatoes, and heat-tolerant herbs in summer.

When should I plant tomatoes in Savannah?

Plant spring tomatoes in late February–March. Plant fall tomatoes in August for a November harvest. Savannah's mild winters and springs give you two excellent tomato windows.

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