Coleman, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 2median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season278 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Coleman compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Coleman falls between January 31 and March 25, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 14 and January 8.
- The median last frost is 1 day earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 278-day growing season is longer than 71% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 10 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 8 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby The Villages, FL, 18 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 31 |
| 50% (median) | March 2 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 14 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 8 |
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 Coleman, FL
Coleman, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 2, first frost Dec 5, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 8 to Dec 22Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Start indoors: Dec 22 to Jan 5Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 2 to Feb 16Sow outdoors: Feb 2 to Feb 16Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 9 to Feb 23Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 5 to Jan 19Transplant outside: Feb 16 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 23 to Apr 6Sow outdoors: Mar 23 to Apr 6
Start indoors: Jan 19 to Feb 2Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 19 to Feb 9Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 26 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 23Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Start indoors: Feb 2 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Mar 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 23
Transplant outside: Mar 16 to Apr 6
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Coleman, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 8 – Dec 22 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 22 – Jan 5 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Feb 2 – Mar 9 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 5 – Jan 19 | Feb 16 – Mar 2 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 6 | — |
| Basil | Jan 19 – Feb 2 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 19 – Feb 9 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 26 – Mar 9 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 23 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 2 – Feb 9 | Mar 16 – Mar 30 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 9 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 16 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 9 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 16 – Apr 6 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 Bushnell 1 E, FL weather station, 15 km away (elevation 79 ft (24 m)).
Frost dates near Coleman
- Wildwood Mar 2 · Dec 5
- Lake Panasoffkee Mar 2 · Dec 5
- Sumterville Mar 2 · Dec 5
- Oxford Jan 26 · Jan 9
- Okahumpka Jan 26 · Jan 9
- Center Hill Mar 2 · Dec 5
- Bushnell Mar 2 · Dec 5
- The Villages Feb 2 · Jan 3
- Fruitland Park Jan 26 · Jan 9
- Lady Lake Feb 2 · Jan 3
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Coleman, FL?
The median last spring frost in Coleman, FL is March 2. 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 Coleman, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 14.
How long is the growing season in Coleman, FL?
About 278 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Coleman, FL?
Coleman, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.