Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Spanish fort, AL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Spanish fort, AL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Spanish fort, AL
The average last frost date in spring for Spanish fort is March 5th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 19th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Spanish fort, AL
The average first frost date in fall for Spanish fort is December 1st. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Spanish fort, AL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Spanish fort is approximately 271 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Spanish fort, AL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Spanish fort, AL Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), starting Statice seeds indoors (from January 8th to January 22nd), and starting Luffa seeds indoors (from January 22nd to February 5th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Beet (from February 19th to March 5th), direct sowing Kale (from February 5th to February 19th), and direct sowing Alfalfa (from February 5th to February 19th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Zucchini (from March 12th to March 26th), direct sowing Cucumber (from March 12th to March 26th), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from March 12th to March 26th).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th), and starting Onion seeds indoors (from December 25th to January 8th).