Fountain, FL frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 15median date
First fall frostDec 12median date
Growing season300 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 17 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Fountain compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Fountain fall between December 12 and February 15. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as November 16, or the last frost as late as March 11.
- Nearby Dothan, AL, 81 km away, has a regular frost season (last frost Mar 1), a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 13 |
| 50% (median) | February 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 16 |
| 50% (median) | December 12 |
| 90% (late) | January 12 |
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 Fountain, FL
Fountain, FL frost dates — last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 12, zone 9a. 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 23 to Dec 7Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 18 to Feb 1Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Jan 25 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Jan 4 to Jan 25Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Sow outdoors: Jan 11 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 31 to Nov 21
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Oct 3 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Oct 17 to Nov 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 8
Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 22
Plant for fall: Nov 28 to Jan 2Plant for fall: Nov 28 to Jan 2
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Fountain, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 23 – Dec 7 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Jan 18 – Feb 22 | Oct 17 – Nov 14 |
| Kale | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Oct 3 – Oct 24 |
| Broccoli | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cabbage | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | Sep 5 – Sep 26 |
| Okra | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Basil | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Sep 19 – Oct 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 4 – Jan 25 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 11 – Feb 22 | Oct 31 – Nov 21 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 8 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 18 – Jan 25 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 22 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 1 | Oct 3 – Oct 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Oct 17 – Nov 7 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 28 – Jan 2 |
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 Panama City 5n, FL weather station, 34 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Fountain
- Youngstown Feb 15 · Dec 12
- Alford Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Wausau Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Wewahitchka Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Altha Mar 1 · Nov 27
- Clarksville Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Chipley Mar 5 · Nov 21
- Lynn Haven Feb 15 · Dec 12
- Blountstown Mar 1 · Nov 29
- Vernon Mar 5 · Nov 21
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Fountain, FL?
The median last spring frost in Fountain, FL is February 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Fountain, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 16.
How long is the growing season in Fountain, FL?
About 300 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Fountain, FL?
Fountain, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.