Sparks, GA frost dates
Last spring frostMar 6median date
First fall frostNov 27median date
Growing season266 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Sparks compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Sparks falls between February 5 and March 27, a 50-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 6 and December 27.
- The median last frost is 15 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 266-day growing season is longer than 90% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is typical for zone 9a, where the median is Mar 3.
- The weather station records an average of 21 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Valdosta, GA, 41 km away, the last frost here is 1 day later than there and the growing season is 1 day shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 5 |
| 50% (median) | March 6 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 6 |
| 50% (median) | November 27 |
| 90% (late) | December 27 |
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 Sparks, GA
Sparks, GA frost dates — last frost Mar 6, first frost Nov 27, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 12 to Dec 26Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Start indoors: Dec 26 to Jan 9Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 30
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 6 to Feb 20Sow outdoors: Feb 6 to Feb 20Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 13 to Feb 27Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 9 to Jan 23Transplant outside: Feb 20 to Mar 6Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 27 to Apr 10Sow outdoors: Mar 27 to Apr 10
Start indoors: Jan 23 to Feb 6Transplant outside: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Jan 23 to Feb 13Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Jan 30 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 16 to Nov 6
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Mar 27Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Start indoors: Feb 6 to Feb 13Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 3
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 13 to Mar 6
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 20Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 2
Sow outdoors: Feb 20 to Mar 13Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Apr 3Plant for fall: Sep 11 to Sep 25
Sow outdoors: Mar 13 to Mar 27
Transplant outside: Mar 20 to Apr 10
Plant for fall: Nov 13 to Dec 18
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Sparks, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 12 – Dec 26 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 26 – Jan 9 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | Feb 6 – Mar 13 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 |
| Kale | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Broccoli | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cabbage | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 9 – Jan 23 | Feb 20 – Mar 6 | — | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Okra | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 | — |
| Basil | Jan 23 – Feb 6 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 23 – Feb 13 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 30 – Mar 13 | Oct 16 – Nov 6 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Mar 27 | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 6 – Feb 13 | Mar 20 – Apr 3 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 13 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 13 – Mar 6 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 20 | Sep 18 – Oct 2 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 20 – Mar 13 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 13 – Apr 3 | Sep 11 – Sep 25 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 13 – Mar 27 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 20 – Apr 10 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 13 – Dec 18 |
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 Moultrie 2 Ese, GA weather station, 29 km away (elevation 341 ft (104 m)).
Frost dates near Sparks
- Adel Mar 6 · Nov 27
- Lenox Mar 11 · Nov 19
- Ellenton Mar 6 · Nov 27
- Cecil Mar 5 · Nov 27
- Barney Mar 11 · Nov 18
- Nashville Mar 11 · Nov 19
- Berlin Mar 6 · Nov 27
- Norman Park Mar 6 · Nov 27
- Omega Mar 11 · Nov 19
- Hahira Mar 5 · Nov 27
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Sparks, GA?
The median last spring frost in Sparks, GA is March 6. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 27, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Sparks, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 27, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 6.
How long is the growing season in Sparks, GA?
About 266 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Sparks, GA?
Sparks, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.