Bostwick, FL frost dates
Last spring frostJan 31median date
First fall frostJan 4median date
Growing season338 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 3 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Bostwick compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Bostwick fall between January 4 and January 31. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 7, or the last frost as late as February 28.
- Compared with Palm Coast, FL, 49 km away, the last frost here is 7 days later than there.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 2 |
| 50% (median) | January 31 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | February 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 7 |
| 50% (median) | January 4 |
| 90% (late) | February 1 |
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 Bostwick, FL
Bostwick, FL frost dates — last frost Jan 31, first frost Jan 4, 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 8 to Nov 22Transplant outside: Jan 3 to Jan 17
Start indoors: Nov 22 to Dec 6Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Nov 22 to Dec 6Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 10 to Jan 24Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 7
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 3 to Jan 17Sow outdoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 16
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 10 to Jan 24Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 17 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 7
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Sow outdoors: Dec 20 to Jan 10Sow outdoors: Dec 20 to Jan 10Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Dec 20 to Jan 10Sow outdoors: Dec 20 to Jan 10Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Nov 30
Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Dec 27 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Nov 23 to Dec 14
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 10Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 10Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Oct 26
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Oct 26 to Nov 9
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Nov 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 19 to Nov 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Plant for fall: Dec 21 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Dec 21 to Jan 25
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bostwick, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 8 – Nov 22 | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 22 – Dec 6 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Jan 3 – Feb 7 | Nov 9 – Dec 7 |
| Kale | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Oct 26 – Nov 16 |
| Broccoli | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cabbage | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | — | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Okra | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — |
| Basil | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 20 – Jan 10 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 20 – Jan 10 | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
| Radishes | — | — | Dec 27 – Feb 7 | Nov 23 – Dec 14 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 3 – Jan 10 | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 3 – Jan 10 | — | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 3 – Jan 10 | — | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 3 – Jan 10 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 10 – Feb 7 | Oct 12 – Oct 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 10 – Feb 7 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 14 | Oct 26 – Nov 9 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Oct 19 – Nov 2 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 21 – Jan 25 |
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 Federal Pt, FL weather station, 10 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Bostwick
- East Palatka Jan 31 · Jan 4
- Elkton Feb 14 · Dec 30
- Palatka Jan 31 · Jan 4
- Hastings Feb 14 · Dec 30
- Florahome Jan 31 · Jan 4
- San Mateo Jan 31 · Jan 4
- Jacksonville (Saint Johns) Feb 1 · Jan 5
- Green Cove Springs Feb 1 · Jan 5
- Saint Augustine Feb 1 · Jan 5
- Penney Farms Feb 1 · Jan 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bostwick, FL?
The median last spring frost in Bostwick, FL is January 31. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after February 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bostwick, FL?
The median first fall frost is January 4, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 7.
How long is the growing season in Bostwick, FL?
About 338 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bostwick, FL?
Bostwick, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.