Fall in zone 9aPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 32664 (McIntosh, FL)
Average last spring and first fall frost dates with 10%, 50% and 90% odds, from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the nearest weather station, Orange Springs 2SSW, FL (15 miles away).
- Average last spring frostMar 150% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 750% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)284 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9a20 to 25°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 18, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
76°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 70°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Sellers Lake #1 (43 mi).
4-inch depth
77°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 73°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Sellers Lake #1 (43 mi).
Fall: Texas A&M AgriLife times fall pre-emergent (for winter weeds such as annual bluegrass) to soil cooling to about 70°F for several days. The 50–55°F band is the spring trigger. Always read and follow the product label.
7-day forecast and frost risk
The latest National Weather Service 7-day forecast and any Frost Advisory or Freeze Warning for 32664 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 77°F at 4 inches (estimated soil temperature, not a station reading). Fall pre-emergent (annual bluegrass, winter weeds): not yet. Apply as soil cools toward 70°F (typically September to early October).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Southeast (warm, humid). Timing only; always follow the product label.
- Centipedegrass (warm-season): Spring: Not before mid-May (NC State); after full green-up (about Apr 16 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Optional mid-summer feeding, especially on sandy coastal soils. Avoid: Early-spring feeding, frequent feeding and liming unless a soil test calls for it (centipede decline).
Plant now
- Lettuce: fall sowing Sep 28–Oct 26
- Lettuce: fall transplant Oct 12–Nov 2
- Spinach: fall sowing Oct 12–Nov 2
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Oct 12–26
- Arugula: fall sowing Oct 12–Nov 9
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Oct 12–26
- Cilantro: fall sowing Oct 12–26
- Dill: fall sowing Oct 12–26
- Strawberry (plants): fall transplant Sep 28–Oct 26
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
Your average first frost is Dec 7: skip heavy pruning in the 6–8 weeks before it, because new growth may not harden off in time.
Spring-flowering shrubs are pruned right after their flowers fade, not by date. See the pruning guide.
Last spring frost odds
| Chance of a 32°F freeze after this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 90% (early: most years still freeze after this) | Jan 29 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Mar 1 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 22 |
Most gardeners plant frost-tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, basil) after the 50% date, and closer to the 10% date for less risk.
First fall frost odds
| Chance the first 32°F freeze has happened by this date | Date |
|---|---|
| 10% (early: 1 year in 10 freezes this soon) | Nov 16 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 7 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 9 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Mar 15 | Nov 25 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Mar 1 | Dec 7 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Feb 9 | Dec 30 |
n/a means NOAA did not publish a date at that threshold for this station (usually because it rarely gets that cold).
Vegetable planting calendar for 32664
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Mar 1) and first fall frost (Dec 7). Half of years have a frost after the spring date, so give tender crops (tomatoes, peppers, squash) some slack.
| Crop | Start indoors | Spring planting | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | Jan 4–18 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) | Aug 10–Sep 7 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Mar 15–29 (transplant) | Aug 17–Sep 7 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Mar 15–29 (transplant) | Aug 17–Sep 7 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Jan 4–18 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Jan 4–18 | Feb 8–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 1–Mar 15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–Nov 2 (transplant) Sep 28–Oct 26 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Jan 18–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–Nov 2 (sowing) |
| Kale | Jan 4–18 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–Oct 12 (transplant) Aug 31–Sep 28 (sowing) |
| Collards | Jan 4–18 | Feb 1–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 1–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–Oct 12 (transplant) Aug 31–Sep 28 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Aug 31–Sep 28 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Aug 31–Sep 28 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | Aug 31–Sep 28 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Dec 7–21 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Aug 17–Sep 7 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Jan 4–18 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Sep 28–Oct 12 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–26 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Feb 1–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–Nov 9 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Feb 1–22 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–26 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Jan 18–Feb 1 | Feb 15–Mar 8 (transplant) Feb 15–Mar 15 (sow outdoors) | Sep 28–Oct 12 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Feb 1–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 28–Oct 12 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Feb 8–Mar 8 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–28 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Jan 25–Mar 8 (sow outdoors) | Oct 26–Nov 9 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Feb 1–22 (sow outdoors) | Sep 28–Oct 12 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Feb 8–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–28 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Dec 7–21 | Jan 18–Feb 1 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Jan 18–Feb 15 (sow outdoors) | Sep 28–Oct 12 (sowing) |
| Leek | Dec 7–21 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Oct 26–Nov 23 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Jan 18–Feb 1 (transplant) | Oct 26–Nov 23 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Aug 17–31 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Mar 22–Apr 5 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–28 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Mar 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Mar 22–Apr 12 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Feb 1–8 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–28 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Feb 1–8 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | Sep 14–28 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Feb 1–8 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Feb 1–8 | Mar 15–29 (transplant) Mar 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Feb 1–8 | Mar 15–29 (transplant) Mar 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Jan 18–Feb 1 | Mar 15–29 (transplant) Mar 15–29 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Dec 7–21 | Mar 8–15 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Jan 18–Feb 1 | Mar 8–22 (transplant) Mar 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Feb 15–Mar 15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–26 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Dec 21–Jan 4 | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) Feb 8–Mar 1 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Mar 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 12–26 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Mar 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Sep 28–Oct 26 (transplant) |
Typical ranges from university extension planting calendars, adjusted to your frost dates. Probabilities, not guarantees. Fall windows that would overlap spring planting are left out, as are fall crops of frost-tender plants where the frost-free season is under 210 days.
Plants that do well here
Florida has a university or garden plant program: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Plant Guide. Plant frost-tender annuals after March 1 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Orange Springs 2SSW, FL (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00086618), elevation 50 ft, 15.4 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Rgnl AP, FL | 17 mi | Mar 3 | Dec 2 |
| Ocala, FL | 22 mi | Feb 25 | Dec 12 |
| Gainesville 11 WNW, FL | 23 mi | Mar 4 | Dec 4 |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 10 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 32664
When is the last frost in 32664?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 32664 is March 1. For a more cautious planting date, use March 22, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 32664?
The average first fall freeze is December 7. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 16.
What hardiness zone is 32664?
ZIP 32664 is in USDA zone 9a (20 to 25°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 32664 right now?
This page shows the latest 2-inch and 4-inch soil temperature from the nearest public soil station (USDA SCAN, NOAA USCRN or TexMesonet), or a labeled estimate when no station is close, against the 50–55°F spring pre-emergent band.
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