Mayo, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 25median date
Growing season262 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Mayo compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Mayo falls between February 8 and April 2, a 53-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 5 and December 20.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 262-day growing season is longer than 29% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 5 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 27 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Gainesville, FL, 87 km away, the last frost here is 5 days later than there and the growing season is 12 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 8 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 2 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 5 |
| 50% (median) | November 25 |
| 90% (late) | December 20 |
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 Mayo, FL
Mayo, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 25, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 14 to Dec 28Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Start indoors: Dec 28 to Jan 11Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 28
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Oct 7
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 19 to Sep 9
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12Sow outdoors: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 25 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 14 to Nov 4
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 2 to Sep 16
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 16 to Sep 30
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 30 to Oct 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 9 to Sep 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 11 to Dec 16
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Mayo, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 14 – Dec 28 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 28 – Jan 11 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 8 – Mar 15 | Sep 30 – Oct 28 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 16 – Oct 7 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 19 – Sep 9 |
| Okra | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — |
| Basil | Jan 25 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 2 – Sep 23 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 14 – Nov 4 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 2 – Sep 16 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 30 – Oct 21 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 9 – Sep 23 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 11 – Dec 16 |
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 Mayo, FL weather station, 8 km away (elevation 66 ft (20 m)).
Frost dates near Mayo
- O Brien Mar 8 · Nov 25
- Mc Alpin Feb 20 · Dec 6
- Day Mar 8 · Nov 25
- Live Oak Feb 20 · Dec 6
- Branford Mar 14 · Nov 22
- Wellborn Feb 20 · Dec 6
- Salem Mar 5 · Nov 25
- Bell Mar 14 · Nov 22
- Lee Mar 5 · Nov 29
- Old Town Mar 6 · Nov 26
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Mayo, FL?
The median last spring frost in Mayo, FL is March 8. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 2, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Mayo, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 25, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 5.
How long is the growing season in Mayo, FL?
About 262 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Mayo, FL?
Mayo, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.