Barberville, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 17median date
First fall frostDec 30median date
Growing season316 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 7 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Barberville compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Barberville fall between December 30 and February 17. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 2, or the last frost as late as March 19.
- Barberville shares its weather station with Deltona, FL, 33 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 14 |
| 50% (median) | February 17 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 19 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 2 |
| 50% (median) | December 30 |
| 90% (late) | January 31 |
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 Barberville, FL
Barberville, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 17, first frost Dec 30, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
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Start indoors: Nov 25 to Dec 9Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Dec 2
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 20 to Feb 3Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 11
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Jan 27 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 23 to Oct 14
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 6 to Jan 27Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Nov 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 13 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Nov 18 to Dec 9
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 10Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 7 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Oct 21 to Nov 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Nov 4 to Nov 25
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Oct 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 10
Transplant outside: Mar 3 to Mar 24
Plant for fall: Dec 16 to Jan 20Plant for fall: Dec 16 to Jan 20
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Barberville, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 25 – Dec 9 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 | Nov 4 – Dec 2 |
| Kale | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Oct 21 – Nov 11 |
| Broccoli | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cabbage | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | Sep 23 – Oct 14 |
| Okra | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Basil | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Oct 7 – Oct 28 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 6 – Jan 27 | Nov 4 – Nov 25 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 13 – Feb 24 | Nov 18 – Dec 9 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 10 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Oct 14 – Oct 28 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 20 – Jan 27 | Mar 3 – Mar 17 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Oct 7 – Oct 21 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 24 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 3 | Oct 21 – Nov 4 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 3 – Feb 24 | Nov 4 – Nov 25 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Oct 14 – Oct 28 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 3 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 16 – Jan 20 |
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 Deland 1 Sse, FL weather station, 24 km away (elevation 26 ft (8 m)).
Frost dates near Barberville
- Pierson Feb 1 · Jan 8
- De Leon Springs Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Astor Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Glenwood Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Seville Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Deland Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Paisley Feb 17 · Dec 30
- Georgetown Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Crescent City Feb 1 · Jan 8
- Bunnell Feb 1 · Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Barberville, FL?
The median last spring frost in Barberville, FL is February 17. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 19, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Barberville, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 30, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 2.
How long is the growing season in Barberville, FL?
About 316 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Barberville, FL?
Barberville, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.