Frost dates for 32344 — Monticello, FL
Last spring frostMar 7median date
First fall frostNov 23median date
Growing season261 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Monticello compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Monticello falls between February 9 and March 25, a 44-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 3 and December 22.
- The median last frost is 4 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 261-day growing season is longer than 24% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 4 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 26 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Tallahassee, FL, 38 km away, the last frost here is 4 days earlier than there and the growing season is 6 days longer.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 9 |
| 50% (median) | March 7 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 25 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 3 |
| 50% (median) | November 23 |
| 90% (late) | December 22 |
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 Monticello, FL
Frost dates for 32344 — Monticello, FL — last frost Mar 7, first frost Nov 23, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
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Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 26
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Oct 5
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 14 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 21 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Aug 17 to Sep 7
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 28 to Apr 11Sow outdoors: Mar 28 to Apr 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Oct 12 to Nov 2
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Feb 7 to Feb 14Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Aug 31 to Sep 14
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 14 to Mar 7
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 14 to Sep 28
Sow outdoors: Feb 21 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 28 to Oct 19
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Apr 4Plant for fall: Sep 7 to Sep 21
Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Transplant outside: Mar 21 to Apr 11
Plant for fall: Nov 9 to Dec 14
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Monticello, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | Feb 7 – Mar 14 | Sep 28 – Oct 26 |
| Kale | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Sep 14 – Oct 5 |
| Broccoli | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 14 – Feb 28 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 21 – Mar 7 | — | Aug 17 – Sep 7 |
| Okra | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | Mar 28 – Apr 11 | — |
| Basil | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Aug 31 – Sep 21 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 24 – Feb 14 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 31 – Mar 14 | Oct 12 – Nov 2 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 7 – Feb 14 | Mar 21 – Apr 4 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Aug 31 – Sep 14 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 14 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 14 – Mar 7 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 21 | Sep 14 – Sep 28 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 21 – Mar 14 | Sep 28 – Oct 19 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 14 – Apr 4 | Sep 7 – Sep 21 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 21 – Apr 11 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 9 – Dec 14 |
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 Monticello 5 Se, FL weather station, 11 km away (elevation 98 ft (30 m)).
ZIP codes in Monticello: 32344 32345
Frost dates near Monticello
- Lloyd Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Lamont Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Wacissa Feb 25 · Dec 3
- Greenville Mar 7 · Nov 23
- Shady Grove Mar 4 · Nov 26
- Tallahassee Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Woodville Mar 11 · Nov 21
- Madison Mar 5 · Nov 29
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Monticello, FL?
The median last spring frost in Monticello, FL is March 7. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 25, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Monticello, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 23, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 3.
How long is the growing season in Monticello, FL?
About 261 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Monticello, FL?
Monticello, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.