Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Tifton, GA, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 8b.
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Tifton, GA Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Tifton, GA
The average last frost date in spring for Tifton is March 18th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until April 1st 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 Tifton, GA
The average first frost date in fall for Tifton is November 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 Tifton, GA
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Tifton is approximately 247 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.
Tifton, GA Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Tifton, GA Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from January 21st to February 4th), starting Lavender seeds indoors (from January 7th to January 21st), and starting Coleus seeds indoors (from January 21st to February 4th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Crimson Clover (from February 18th to March 4th), direct sowing Parsley (from February 18th to March 4th), and starting Pumpkin seeds indoors (from February 25th to March 4th).
March
In March, recommended activities include direct sowing Gladiolus (from March 18th to April 1st), direct sowing Cantaloupe (from March 25th to April 8th), and direct sowing Fennel (from March 4th to March 18th).
April
In April, recommended activities include direct sowing Butterfly Pea (from April 1st to April 15th), direct sowing Chia (from April 1st to April 15th), and direct sowing Corn (from April 1st to April 8th).