Lecanto, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 3median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season277 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Lecanto compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Lecanto falls between January 31 and March 29, a 57-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 6.
- The median last frost is the same as the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 277-day growing season is longer than 60% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 16 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Spring Hill, FL, 41 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 3 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 29 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 6 |
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 Lecanto, FL
Lecanto, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 3, first frost Dec 5, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 9 to Dec 23Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Start indoors: Dec 23 to Jan 6Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 3 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 6 to Jan 20Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7Sow outdoors: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 20 to Feb 3Transplant outside: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 20 to Feb 10Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 24Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Start indoors: Feb 3 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 10 to Mar 24
Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Apr 7
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Lecanto, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 9 – Dec 23 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 23 – Jan 6 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 3 – Mar 10 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 6 – Jan 20 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — |
| Basil | Jan 20 – Feb 3 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 20 – Feb 10 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 27 – Mar 10 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 3 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 10 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 10 – Mar 3 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 31 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 10 – Mar 24 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| 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 Inverness 3 Se, FL weather station, 19 km away (elevation 59 ft (18 m)).
ZIP codes in Lecanto: 34460 34461
Frost dates near Lecanto
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Lecanto, FL?
The median last spring frost in Lecanto, FL is March 3. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 29, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Lecanto, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Lecanto, FL?
About 277 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Lecanto, FL?
Lecanto, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.