Frost dates for 34613 — Brooksville, FL
Frost is light and occasional here — typically a few cold nights around midwinter (about 8 a year). Cover tender plants when frost is forecast.
How Brooksville compares
- In a typical year, frost nights in Brooksville fall between January 1 and February 5. In 1 year in 10 the first frost comes as early as December 1, or the last frost as late as March 5.
- Brooksville shares its weather station with Spring Hill, FL, 7 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 6 |
| 50% (median) | February 5 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 5 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | December 1 |
| 50% (median) | January 1 |
| 90% (late) | February 1 |
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 34613 — Brooksville, FL — last frost Feb 5, first frost Jan 1, zone 9b. whenisthelastfrost.com
In mild climates, summer heat limits many crops as much as frost does. Use this calendar for spring planting and lean on fall and winter for cool-season crops.
When to plant vegetables in Brooksville, FL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 13 – Nov 27 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | — | — |
| Peppers | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Nov 27 – Dec 11 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | Jan 8 – Feb 12 | Nov 6 – Dec 4 |
| Kale | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Jan 8 – Jan 22 | Oct 23 – Nov 13 |
| Broccoli | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cabbage | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 15 – Jan 29 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 11 – Dec 25 | Jan 22 – Feb 5 | — | Sep 25 – Oct 16 |
| Okra | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | Feb 26 – Mar 12 | — |
| Basil | Dec 25 – Jan 8 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Dec 25 – Jan 15 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 |
| Spinach | — | — | Dec 25 – Jan 15 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 1 – Feb 12 | Nov 20 – Dec 11 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | Feb 19 – Feb 26 | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 8 – Jan 15 | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 12 | Oct 9 – Oct 23 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 12 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 19 | Oct 23 – Nov 6 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Jan 22 – Feb 12 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 12 – Mar 5 | Oct 16 – Oct 30 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 19 – Mar 12 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Dec 18 – Jan 22 |
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 Weeki Wachee, FL weather station, 6 km away (elevation 20 ft (6 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
- Hudson Feb 5 · Jan 1
- Homosassa Mar 3 · Dec 5
- Nobleton Feb 3 · Jan 3
- Istachatta Feb 3 · Jan 3
- Floral City Mar 3 · Dec 5
- Homosassa Springs Mar 3 · Dec 5
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Brooksville, FL?
The median last spring frost in Brooksville, FL is February 5. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 5, 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 January 1, with about a 10% chance of frost before December 1.
How long is the growing season in Brooksville, FL?
About 330 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.