Frost dates for 34604 — Brooksville, FL
Last spring frostMar 1median date
First fall frostDec 5median date
Growing season279 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9bZone 9b
How Brooksville compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Brooksville falls between January 30 and March 27, a 56-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 11 and January 6.
- The median last frost is 2 days earlier than the Florida median of Mar 3.
- Its 279-day growing season is longer than 76% of the 174 Florida places with a regular frost season (state median 273 days).
- The last frost is 9 days later than the zone 9b median of Feb 20. Hardiness zones measure winter cold, not season length, so use these dates rather than a zone 9b chart.
- The weather station records an average of 14 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Nearby Spring Hill, FL, 9 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) | March 1 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 27 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 11 |
| 50% (median) | December 5 |
| 90% (late) | January 6 |
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 Brooksville, FL
Frost dates for 34604 — Brooksville, FL — last frost Mar 1, first frost Dec 5, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Dec 7 to Dec 21Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Start indoors: Dec 21 to Jan 4Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Nov 7
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 1 to Feb 15Sow outdoors: Feb 1 to Feb 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 17
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 8 to Feb 22Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 4 to Jan 18Transplant outside: Feb 15 to Mar 1Plant for fall: Aug 29 to Sep 19
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 22 to Apr 5Sow outdoors: Mar 22 to Apr 5
Start indoors: Jan 18 to Feb 1Transplant outside: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Jan 18 to Feb 8Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Jan 25 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 24 to Nov 14
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 22Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Start indoors: Feb 1 to Feb 8Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Mar 29
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 12 to Sep 26
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 8 to Mar 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 15Plant for fall: Sep 26 to Oct 10
Sow outdoors: Feb 15 to Mar 8Plant for fall: Oct 10 to Oct 31
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 29Plant for fall: Sep 19 to Oct 3
Sow outdoors: Mar 8 to Mar 22
Transplant outside: Mar 15 to Apr 5
Plant for fall: Nov 21 to Dec 26
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Brooksville, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Dec 7 – Dec 21 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 21 – Jan 4 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Feb 1 – Mar 8 | Oct 10 – Nov 7 |
| Kale | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 17 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Cauliflower | Jan 4 – Jan 18 | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | — | Aug 29 – Sep 19 |
| Okra | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | — |
| Basil | Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Sep 12 – Oct 3 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 18 – Feb 8 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 25 – Mar 8 | Oct 24 – Nov 14 |
| Cucumbers | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 22 | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Feb 1 – Feb 8 | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 12 – Sep 26 |
| Beets | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 8 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Feb 8 – Mar 1 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 15 | Sep 26 – Oct 10 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 15 – Mar 8 | Oct 10 – Oct 31 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 29 | Sep 19 – Oct 3 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Mar 8 – Mar 22 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 15 – Apr 5 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 21 – Dec 26 |
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 Brooksville Hernando Co Ap, FL weather station, 4 km away (elevation 79 ft (24 m)).
ZIP codes in Brooksville: 34601 34602 34603 34604 34605 34613 34614
Frost dates near Brooksville
- Spring Hill Feb 5 · Jan 1
- Aripeka Feb 5 · Jan 1
- San Antonio Jan 31 · Jan 8
- Land O Lakes Jan 31 · Jan 8
- Hudson Feb 5 · Jan 1
- Saint Leo Jan 31 · Jan 8
- Dade City Jan 31 · Jan 8
- Wesley Chapel Jan 31 · Jan 8
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brooksville, FL?
The median last spring frost in Brooksville, FL is March 1. 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 Brooksville, FL?
The median first fall frost is December 5, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 11.
How long is the growing season in Brooksville, FL?
About 279 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Brooksville, FL?
Brooksville, FL is in USDA hardiness zone 9b.