Saint George, GA frost dates
Last spring frostFeb 28median date
First fall frostDec 3median date
Growing season278 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Saint George compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Saint George falls between January 30 and March 23, a 52-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 11 and January 7.
- The median last frost is 21 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 278-day growing season is among the longest of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 24 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Jacksonville, FL, 43 km away, gets only light, occasional frost, a reminder of how much elevation and distance from the coast matter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 30 |
| 50% (median) | February 28 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 23 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 11 |
| 50% (median) | December 3 |
| 90% (late) | January 7 |
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 Saint George, GA
Saint George, GA frost dates — last frost Feb 28, first frost Dec 3, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 6 to Dec 20Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Start indoors: Dec 20 to Jan 3Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Nov 5
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 15
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 3 to Jan 17Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 27 to Sep 17
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4Sow outdoors: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 17 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 22 to Nov 12
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 21Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Jan 31 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 10 to Sep 24
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 24 to Oct 8
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Oct 8 to Oct 29
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 17 to Oct 1
Sow outdoors: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Apr 4
Plant for fall: Nov 19 to Dec 24
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Saint George, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 20 – Jan 3 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Kale | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Sep 24 – Oct 15 |
| Broccoli | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cabbage | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 3 – Jan 17 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 27 – Sep 17 |
| Okra | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — |
| Basil | Jan 17 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Sep 10 – Oct 1 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 7 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 24 – Mar 7 | Oct 22 – Nov 12 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 21 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 31 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 10 – Sep 24 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 24 – Oct 8 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | Oct 8 – Oct 29 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | Sep 17 – Oct 1 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 19 – Dec 24 |
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 Jackson Whitehouse Nolf, FL weather station, 24 km away (elevation 98 ft (30 m)).
Frost dates near Saint George
- Folkston Feb 26 · Dec 7
- Kingsland Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Saint Marys Feb 2 · Jan 4
- Fargo Feb 19 · Dec 5
- Kings Bay Feb 19 · Dec 14
- White Oak Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Woodbine Mar 14 · Nov 25
- Hoboken Mar 15 · Nov 17
- Waverly Feb 8 · Dec 25
- Nahunta Mar 25 · Nov 15
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Saint George, GA?
The median last spring frost in Saint George, GA is February 28. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 23, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Saint George, GA?
The median first fall frost is December 3, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 11.
How long is the growing season in Saint George, GA?
About 278 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Saint George, GA?
Saint George, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.