Sopchoppy, FL frost dates
Last spring frostMar 8median date
First fall frostNov 22median date
Growing season259 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Sopchoppy compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sopchoppy falls between February 15 and March 26, a 39-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 20.
- The median last frost is 5 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 259-day growing season is longer than 22% 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 34 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 46 km away, the last frost here is 3 days earlier than there and the growing season is 4 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 15 |
| 50% (median) | March 8 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 26 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 22 |
| 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 Sopchoppy, FL
Sopchoppy, FL frost dates — last frost Mar 8, first frost Nov 22, 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 27 to Oct 25
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
Start indoors: Jan 11 to Jan 25Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 16 to Sep 6
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: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Mar 29Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Feb 8 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
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: Aug 30 to Sep 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 6 to Sep 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 12
Plant for fall: Nov 8 to Dec 13
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sopchoppy, 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 27 – Oct 25 |
| Kale | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Broccoli | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cabbage | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 11 – Jan 25 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 16 – Sep 6 |
| 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 | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 25 – Feb 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 1 – Mar 15 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Mar 29 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 8 – Feb 15 | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| 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 | Aug 30 – Sep 13 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | Sep 6 – Sep 20 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 8 – Dec 13 |
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 Panacea 1 S, FL weather station, 9 km away (elevation 7 ft (2 m)).
Frost dates near Sopchoppy
- Panacea Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Crawfordville Mar 14 · Nov 23
- Lanark Village Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Saint Marks Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Carrabelle Mar 8 · Nov 22
- Woodville Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Tallahassee Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Midway Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Hosford Mar 13 · Nov 22
- Telogia Mar 13 · Nov 22
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sopchoppy, FL?
The median last spring frost in Sopchoppy, FL is March 8. 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 Sopchoppy, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 22, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Sopchoppy, FL?
About 259 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sopchoppy, FL?
Sopchoppy, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.