Bluffton, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 13median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season253 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Bluffton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Bluffton falls between February 21 and March 28, a 35-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 4 and December 13.
- The median last frost is 8 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 253-day growing season is longer than 77% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 8b, where the median is Mar 16.
- The weather station records an average of 32 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Dothan, AL, 62 km away, the last frost here is 12 days later than there and the growing season is 15 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 21 |
| 50% (median) | March 13 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 28 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 4 |
| 50% (median) | November 21 |
| 90% (late) | December 13 |
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 Bluffton, GA
Bluffton, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 13, first frost Nov 21, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Start indoors: Dec 19 to Jan 2Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 2 to Jan 16Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 16 to Jan 30Transplant outside: Feb 27 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Apr 3 to Apr 17Sow outdoors: Apr 3 to Apr 17
Start indoors: Jan 30 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 3Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Feb 13 to Feb 20Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 27 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 10Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 17
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Bluffton, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 19 – Jan 2 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 2 – Jan 16 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | Feb 13 – Mar 20 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 16 – Jan 30 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | Apr 3 – Apr 17 | — |
| Basil | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 30 – Feb 20 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 6 – Mar 20 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 3 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 13 – Feb 20 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 27 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 27 – Mar 20 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 27 – Apr 17 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 7 – Dec 12 |
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 Ft Gaines, GA weather station, 20 km away (elevation 210 ft (64 m)).
Frost dates near Bluffton
- Edison Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Arlington Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Blakely Mar 13 · Nov 21
- Coleman Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Fort Gaines Mar 13 · Nov 21
- Morgan Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Damascus Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Cuthbert Mar 21 · Nov 13
- Leary Mar 11 · Nov 13
- Morris Mar 15 · Nov 18
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Bluffton, GA?
The median last spring frost in Bluffton, GA is March 13. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 28, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Bluffton, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 4.
How long is the growing season in Bluffton, GA?
About 253 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Bluffton, GA?
Bluffton, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.