Fort Deposit, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 20median date
Growing season257 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Fort Deposit compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Fort Deposit falls between February 13 and March 28, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 11.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 257-day growing season is longer than 87% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is 8 days earlier than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 31 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Montgomery, AL, 46 km away, the last frost here is 4 days later than there and the growing season is 2 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 13 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 20 |
| 90% (late) | December 11 |
Frost here means 32°F (0°C). A median date means half of years have their last frost earlier and half later.
Planting calendar for Fort Deposit, AL
Fort Deposit, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 20, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 14 to Sep 4
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 9 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 25 to Oct 16
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 6 to Dec 11
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fort Deposit, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 23 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 11 – Oct 2 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 14 – Sep 4 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Aug 28 – Sep 18 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 6 – Dec 11 |
Dates come from the median frost dates and common extension-service timing. Adjust for your soil temperature, microclimate and the varieties you grow.
About these dates
Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Greenville Crenshaw Ap, AL weather station, 17 km away (elevation 453 ft (138 m)).
Frost dates near Fort Deposit
- Letohatchee Mar 12 · Nov 18
- Greenville Mar 28 · Nov 7
- Honoraville Mar 4 · Nov 26
- Hayneville Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Highland Home Mar 4 · Nov 26
- Lapine Mar 12 · Nov 18
- Forest Home Mar 8 · Nov 20
- Hope Hull Mar 13 · Nov 13
- Ramer Mar 12 · Nov 18
- Lowndesboro Mar 13 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fort Deposit, AL?
The median last spring frost in Fort Deposit, AL is March 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fort Deposit, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 20, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Fort Deposit, AL?
About 257 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fort Deposit, AL?
Fort Deposit, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.