Shady Grove, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 4median date
First fall frostNov 26median date
Growing season267 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Shady Grove compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Shady Grove falls between February 6 and March 26, a 48-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 28.
- The median last frost is 1 day later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 267-day growing season is longer than 34% 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 25 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 65 km away, the last frost here is 7 days earlier than there and the growing season is 12 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 6 |
| 50% (median) | March 4 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 26 |
| 90% (late) | December 28 |
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 Shady Grove, FL
Shady Grove, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 4, first frost Nov 26, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 10 to Dec 24Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Start indoors: Dec 24 to Jan 7Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 29
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 4 to Feb 18Sow outdoors: Feb 4 to Feb 18Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 11 to Feb 25Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 7 to Jan 21Transplant outside: Feb 18 to Mar 4Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 25 to Apr 8Sow outdoors: Mar 25 to Apr 8
Start indoors: Jan 21 to Feb 4Transplant outside: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Jan 21 to Feb 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 28 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 15 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Mar 25Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Start indoors: Feb 4 to Feb 11Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 11 to Mar 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 18Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 18 to Mar 11Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Apr 1Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Mar 11 to Mar 25
Transplant outside: Mar 18 to Apr 8
Plant for fall: Nov 12 to Dec 17
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Shady Grove, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 10 – Dec 24 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 24 – Jan 7 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Feb 4 – Mar 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 29 |
| Kale | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Broccoli | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cabbage | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 7 – Jan 21 | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | — | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Okra | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | Mar 25 – Apr 8 | — |
| Basil | Jan 21 – Feb 4 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 21 – Feb 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 28 – Mar 11 | Oct 15 – Nov 5 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Mar 25 | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 4 – Feb 11 | Mar 18 – Apr 1 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 11 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 11 – Mar 4 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 18 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 18 – Mar 11 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 11 – Apr 1 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 11 – Mar 25 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 18 – Apr 8 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 12 – Dec 17 |
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 Perry, FL weather station, 22 km away (elevation 46 ft (14 m)).
Frost dates near Shady Grove
- Greenville Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Lamont Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Perry Mar 5 · Nov 25
- Madison Mar 5 · Nov 29
- Day Mar 8 · Nov 25
- Wacissa Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Lee Mar 5 · Nov 29
- Monticello Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Lloyd Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Pinetta Mar 5 · Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Shady Grove, FL?
The median last spring frost in Shady Grove, FL is March 4. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 26, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Shady Grove, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 26, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Shady Grove, FL?
About 267 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Shady Grove, FL?
Shady Grove, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.