Crawfordville, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 14median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season254 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Crawfordville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Crawfordville falls between February 20 and April 3, a 42-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 17.
- The median last frost is 11 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 254-day growing season is longer than 8% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 11 days later than the zone 9a median of Mar 3. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9a chart.
- The weather station records an average of 35 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 30 km away, the last frost here is 3 days later than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 20 |
| 50% (median) | March 14 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 17 |
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 Crawfordville, FL
Crawfordville, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 14, first frost Nov 23, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Apr 4 to Apr 18Sow outdoors: Apr 4 to Apr 18
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Feb 14 to Feb 21Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 11Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 18
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Crawfordville, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | Feb 14 – Mar 21 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | Apr 4 – Apr 18 | — |
| Basil | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 21 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 14 – Feb 21 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 28 – Apr 18 | — | — |
| 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 Tallahassee Ap, FL weather station, 23 km away (elevation 56 ft (17 m)).
ZIP codes in Crawfordville: 32326 32327
Frost dates near Crawfordville
- Saint Marks Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Woodville Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Sopchoppy Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Panacea Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Tallahassee Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Midway Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Wacissa Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Lanark Village Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Lloyd Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Carrabelle Mar 8 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Crawfordville, FL?
The median last spring frost in Crawfordville, FL is March 14. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Crawfordville, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Crawfordville, FL?
About 254 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Crawfordville, FL?
Crawfordville, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.