Frost dates for 32571 — Milton, FL
Last spring frostMar 15median date
First fall frostNov 13median date
Growing season243 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Milton compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Milton falls between February 22 and April 3, a 40-day window. The first fall frost falls between October 30 and December 2.
- The median last frost is 12 days later than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 243-day growing season is longer than 3% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 12 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 31 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Compared with Pensacola, FL, 27 km away, the last frost here is 29 days later than there and the growing season is 55 days shorter.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | February 22 |
| 50% (median) | March 15 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | April 3 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | October 30 |
| 50% (median) | November 13 |
| 90% (late) | December 2 |
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 Milton, FL
Frost dates for 32571 — Milton, FL — last frost Mar 15, first frost Nov 13, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 16
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 25
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Feb 22 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 1 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Aug 7 to Aug 28
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Apr 5 to Apr 19Sow outdoors: Apr 5 to Apr 19
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Oct 2 to Oct 23
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Feb 15 to Feb 22Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 12
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Aug 21 to Sep 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Feb 22 to Mar 15
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 4 to Sep 18
Sow outdoors: Mar 1 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 18 to Oct 9
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 12Plant for fall: Aug 28 to Sep 11
Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Transplant outside: Mar 29 to Apr 19
Plant for fall: Oct 30 to Dec 4
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Milton, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | — |
| Peppers | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | Feb 15 – Mar 22 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 |
| Kale | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | Sep 4 – Sep 25 |
| Broccoli | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cabbage | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Feb 22 – Mar 8 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | — | Aug 7 – Aug 28 |
| Okra | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | — |
| Basil | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Aug 21 – Sep 11 |
| Spinach | — | — | Feb 1 – Feb 22 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Radishes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 22 | Oct 2 – Oct 23 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 15 – Feb 22 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Aug 21 – Sep 4 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 22 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 22 – Mar 15 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 29 | Sep 4 – Sep 18 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Mar 1 – Mar 22 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 12 | Aug 28 – Sep 11 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 29 – Apr 19 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 30 – Dec 4 |
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 Milton Exp Stn, FL weather station, 13 km away (elevation 217 ft (66 m)).
ZIP codes in Milton: 32570 32571 32572 32583
Frost dates near Milton
- Gonzalez Feb 17 · Dec 9
- Cantonment Feb 17 · Dec 9
- Bagdad Feb 28 · Nov 27
- Molino Feb 17 · Dec 9
- Jay Mar 15 · Nov 13
- Pensacola Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Gulf Breeze Feb 14 · Dec 9
- Mc David Mar 15 · Nov 13
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Milton, FL?
The median last spring frost in Milton, FL is March 15. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after April 3, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Milton, FL?
The median first fall frost is November 13, with about a 10% chance of frost before October 30.
How long is the growing season in Milton, FL?
About 243 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Milton, FL?
Milton, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.