Frost dates for 36582 — Theodore, AL
Last spring frostFeb 21median date
First fall frostDec 6median date
Growing season288 daysfrost-free
Hardiness zone9aZone 9a
How Theodore compares
- In 8 years out of 10, the last spring frost in Theodore falls between January 25 and March 15, a 49-day window. The first fall frost falls between November 15 and January 5.
- The median last frost is 30 days earlier than the Alabama median of Mar 23.
- Its 288-day growing season is among the longest of the 574 Alabama places with a regular frost season.
- The last frost is 10 days earlier 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 15 nights a year at or below 32°F.
- Theodore shares its weather station with Mobile, AL, 16 km away, so the two have the same frost dates.
Frost probability
| Chance of frost after | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early) | January 25 |
| 50% (median) | February 21 |
| 10% (safe for tender plants) | March 15 |
| Chance of frost before | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early) | November 15 |
| 50% (median) | December 6 |
| 90% (late) | January 5 |
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 Theodore, AL
Frost dates for 36582 — Theodore, AL — last frost Feb 21, first frost Dec 6, zone 9a. whenisthelastfrost.com
Crop
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Start indoors: Nov 29 to Dec 13Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 13 to Dec 27Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 8
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 24 to Feb 7Sow outdoors: Jan 24 to Feb 7Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 18
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Jan 31 to Feb 14Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Start indoors: Dec 27 to Jan 10Transplant outside: Feb 7 to Feb 21Plant for fall: Aug 30 to Sep 20
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Mar 14 to Mar 28Sow outdoors: Mar 14 to Mar 28
Start indoors: Jan 10 to Jan 24Transplant outside: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Jan 10 to Jan 31Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Jan 17 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 25 to Nov 15
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 14Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Start indoors: Jan 24 to Jan 31Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 21
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 13 to Sep 27
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Jan 31 to Feb 21
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Mar 7Plant for fall: Sep 27 to Oct 11
Sow outdoors: Feb 7 to Feb 28Plant for fall: Oct 11 to Nov 1
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 21Plant for fall: Sep 20 to Oct 4
Sow outdoors: Feb 28 to Mar 14
Transplant outside: Mar 7 to Mar 28
Plant for fall: Nov 22 to Dec 27
Start indoorsTransplant outsideSow outdoorsPlant for fallMedian frost dates
When to plant vegetables in Theodore, AL
| Crop | Start indoors | Transplant | Sow outdoors | Fall crop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onions | Nov 29 – Dec 13 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | — | — |
| Peppers | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Eggplant | Dec 13 – Dec 27 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Tomatoes | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Jan 24 – Feb 28 | Oct 11 – Nov 8 |
| Kale | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Sep 27 – Oct 18 |
| Broccoli | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cabbage | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 27 – Jan 10 | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | — | Aug 30 – Sep 20 |
| Okra | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | Mar 14 – Mar 28 | — |
| Basil | Jan 10 – Jan 24 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — | — |
| Peas | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Sep 13 – Oct 4 |
| Spinach | — | — | Jan 10 – Jan 31 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Radishes | — | — | Jan 17 – Feb 28 | Oct 25 – Nov 15 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 14 | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Zucchini & Summer Squash | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Winter Squash & Pumpkins | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Melons & Watermelon | Jan 24 – Jan 31 | Mar 7 – Mar 21 | — | — |
| Carrots | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 13 – Sep 27 |
| Beets | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 28 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Potatoes | — | — | Jan 31 – Feb 21 | — |
| Swiss Chard | — | — | Feb 7 – Mar 7 | Sep 27 – Oct 11 |
| Cilantro | — | — | Feb 7 – Feb 28 | Oct 11 – Nov 1 |
| Green Beans | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 21 | Sep 20 – Oct 4 |
| Sweet Corn | — | — | Feb 28 – Mar 14 | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 7 – Mar 28 | — | — |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Nov 22 – Dec 27 |
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 Mobile Dwtn Ap, AL weather station, 14 km away (elevation 26 ft (8 m)).
ZIP codes in Theodore: 36582 36590
Frost dates near Theodore
- Saint Elmo Mar 13 · Nov 24
- Irvington Mar 13 · Nov 24
- Grand Bay Mar 13 · Nov 24
- Mobile Feb 21 · Dec 6
- Bayou La Batre Mar 13 · Nov 24
- Coden Mar 13 · Nov 24
- Semmes Mar 3 · Nov 25
- Point Clear Mar 10 · Nov 17
Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Theodore, AL?
The median last spring frost in Theodore, AL is February 21. There is still about a 10% chance of frost after March 15, so wait until then to plant frost-tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first frost in Theodore, AL?
The median first fall frost is December 6, with about a 10% chance of frost before November 15.
How long is the growing season in Theodore, AL?
About 288 days between the median last spring frost and first fall frost.
What planting zone is Theodore, AL?
Theodore, AL is in USDA hardiness zone 9a.