Roberta, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 23median date
First fall frostNov 12median date
Growing season234 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone8bZone 8b
How Roberta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Roberta falls between March 1 and April 11, a 41-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 31 and November 28.
- The median last frost is 2 days later than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 234-day growing season is longer than 48% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 7 days later than the zone 8b median of Mar 16. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 8b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 50 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Macon, GA, 37 km away, the last frost here is 2 days later than there and the growing season is the same length.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | March 1 |
| 50% (median) | March 23 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 11 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 31 |
| 50% (median) | November 12 |
| 90% (late) | November 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 Roberta, GA
Roberta, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 23, first frost Nov 12, zone 8b. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Start indoors: Dec 29 to Jan 12Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 12 to Jan 26Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Feb 23 to Mar 9Sow outdoors: Feb 23 to Mar 9Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 24
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 2 to Mar 16Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Jan 26 to Feb 9Transplant outside: Mar 9 to Mar 23Plant for fall: Aug 6 to Aug 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Apr 13 to Apr 27Sow outdoors: Apr 13 to Apr 27
Start indoors: Feb 9 to Feb 23Transplant outside: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 9 to Mar 2Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 16 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Oct 1 to Oct 22
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 13Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Start indoors: Feb 23 to Mar 2Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 20
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Aug 20 to Sep 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 2 to Mar 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Apr 6Plant for fall: Sep 3 to Sep 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 9 to Mar 30Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 20Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 10
Sow outdoors: Mar 30 to Apr 13
Transplant outside: Apr 6 to Apr 27
Plant for fall: Oct 29 to Dec 3
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Roberta, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 29 – Jan 12 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 12 – Jan 26 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | Feb 23 – Mar 30 | Sep 17 – Oct 15 |
| Kale | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Feb 23 – Mar 9 | Sep 3 – Sep 24 |
| Broccoli | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cabbage | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 2 – Mar 16 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 26 – Feb 9 | Mar 9 – Mar 23 | — | Aug 6 – Aug 27 |
| Okra | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | Apr 13 – Apr 27 | — |
| Basil | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Aug 20 – Sep 10 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 9 – Mar 2 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 16 – Mar 30 | Oct 1 – Oct 22 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 13 | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 23 – Mar 2 | Apr 6 – Apr 20 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Aug 20 – Sep 3 |
| Beets | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 30 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Mar 2 – Mar 23 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 9 – Apr 6 | Sep 3 – Sep 17 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 9 – Mar 30 | Sep 17 – Oct 8 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 20 | Aug 27 – Sep 10 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 30 – Apr 13 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Apr 6 – Apr 27 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 29 – Dec 3 |
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 Thomaston 4se, GA weather station, 26 km away (elevation 620 ft (189 m)).
Frost dates near Roberta
- Knoxville Mar 23 · Nov 12
- Musella Mar 23 · Nov 12
- Reynolds Mar 23 · Nov 12
- Culloden Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Lizella Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Yatesville Mar 18 · Nov 14
- Fort Valley Mar 11 · Nov 19
- Butler Apr 1 · Nov 3
- Byron Mar 21 · Nov 10
- Marshallville Mar 11 · Nov 19
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Roberta, GA?
The median last spring frost in Roberta, GA is March 23. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 11, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Roberta, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 12, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 31.
How long is the growing season in Roberta, GA?
About 234 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Roberta, GA?
Roberta, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 8b.