Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Oriole beach, FL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9a.
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Oriole beach, FL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Oriole beach, FL
The average last frost date in spring for Oriole beach 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 Oriole beach, FL
The average first frost date in fall for Oriole beach is December 5th. 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 Oriole beach, FL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Oriole beach is approximately 265 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.
Oriole beach, FL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Oriole beach, FL Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Snapdragon seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th), starting Impatiens seeds indoors (from January 4th to January 18th), and starting Tomato seeds indoors (from January 18th to February 1st).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Flax (from February 15th to March 1st), direct sowing Parsley (from February 15th to March 1st), and starting Cantaloupe seeds indoors (from February 15th to March 1st).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Zinnia (from March 22nd to April 5th), direct sowing Babys Breath (from March 15th to March 29th), and direct sowing Zucchini (from March 22nd to April 5th).