Frost dates for 31601 — Valdosta, GA
Last spring frostMar 10median date
First fall frostNov 21median date
Growing season256 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Valdosta compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Valdosta falls between February 15 and March 31, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 13.
- The median last frost is 11 days earlier than the Georgia median of Mar 21.
- Its 256-day growing season is longer than 83% of the 618 Georgia places with a regular frost season (state median 235 days).
- The last frost is 7 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 22 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 97 km away, the last frost here is 1 day earlier than there and the growing season is 1 day longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 15 |
| 50% (median) | March 10 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 31 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 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 Valdosta, GA
Frost dates for 31601 — Valdosta, GA — last frost Mar 10, first frost Nov 21, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 16 to Dec 30Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Start indoors: Dec 30 to Jan 13Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 24
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 10 to Feb 24Sow outdoors: Feb 10 to Feb 24Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 17 to Mar 3Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 13 to Jan 27Transplant outside: Feb 24 to Mar 10Plant for fall: Aug 15 to Sep 5
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 31 to Apr 14Sow outdoors: Mar 31 to Apr 14
Start indoors: Jan 27 to Feb 10Transplant outside: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 27 to Feb 17Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Feb 3 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Mar 31Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Start indoors: Feb 10 to Feb 17Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 17 to Mar 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 24Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 24 to Mar 17Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Apr 7Plant for fall: Sep 5 to Sep 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 17 to Mar 31
Transplant outside: Mar 24 to Apr 14
Plant for fall: Nov 7 to Dec 12
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Valdosta, GA
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 16 – Dec 30 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 30 – Jan 13 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | Feb 10 – Mar 17 | Sep 26 – Oct 24 |
| Kale | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Broccoli | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cabbage | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 13 – Jan 27 | Feb 24 – Mar 10 | — | Aug 15 – Sep 5 |
| Okra | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | Mar 31 – Apr 14 | — |
| Basil | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 27 – Feb 17 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 3 – Mar 17 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 10 – Feb 17 | Mar 24 – Apr 7 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Aug 29 – Sep 12 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 17 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 17 – Mar 10 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 24 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 24 – Mar 17 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 17 – Apr 7 | Sep 5 – Sep 19 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 17 – Mar 31 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 24 – Apr 14 | — | — |
| 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 Valdosta Rgnl Ap, GA weather station, 6 km away (elevation 197 ft (60 m)).
ZIP codes in Valdosta: 31601 31602 31603 31604 31605 31606 31698
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Valdosta, GA?
The median last spring frost in Valdosta, GA is March 10. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 31, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Valdosta, GA?
The median first fall frost is November 21, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Valdosta, GA?
About 256 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Valdosta, GA?
Valdosta, GA is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.