Pansey, AL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Pansey compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Pansey falls between February 10 and March 25, a 43-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 17 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 262-day growing season is longer than 90% of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season (state median 231 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 20 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dothan, AL, 24 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 6 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 10 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Pansey, AL
Pansey, AL frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 23, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Pansey, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 9 – Dec 14 |
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 Donalsonville, GA weather station, 28 km away (elevation 151 ft (46 m)).
Frost dates near Pansey
- Gordon Mar 6 · Nov 23
- Ashford Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Cowarts Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Webb Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Cottonwood Mar 1 · Nov 27
- Columbia Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Dothan Mar 1 · Nov 24
- Headland Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Newville Mar 5 · Nov 24
- Midland City Mar 1 · Nov 24
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Pansey, AL?
The median last spring frost in Pansey, AL is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Pansey, AL?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Pansey, AL?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Pansey, AL?
Pansey, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.