Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Lower grand lagoon, FL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Lower grand lagoon, FL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Lower grand lagoon, FL
The average last frost date in spring for Lower grand lagoon is March 15th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until March 29th 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 Lower grand lagoon, FL
The average first frost date in fall for Lower grand lagoon is December 20th. 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 Lower grand lagoon, FL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Lower grand lagoon is approximately 280 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.
Lower grand lagoon, FL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Lower grand lagoon, FL Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Rosemary seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th), starting Statice seeds indoors (from January 18th to February 1st), and starting Artichoke seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Bok Choy (from February 15th to March 1st), starting Basil seeds indoors (from February 1st to February 15th), and direct sowing Parsley (from February 15th to March 1st).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Cucumber (from March 22nd to April 5th), direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 15th to March 29th), and direct sowing Cilantro (from March 1st to March 29th).