Fall in zone 9bPhoto: George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Frost dates for ZIP 32703 (Apopka, 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, Mt Plymouth 1SSW, FL (10 miles away).
- Average last spring frostFeb 2450% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostDec 2950% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)301 daysmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone9b25 to 30°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 72°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Sellers Lake #1 (32 mi), Titusville 7 E (50 mi).
4-inch depth
78°F 55°F or warmer
24-hour average · latest 74°F, as of Oct 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Estimate Not a measurement at this ZIP: distance-weighted average of Sellers Lake #1 (32 mi), Titusville 7 E (50 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 32703 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
Soil is 78°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 October to early November).
Fertilizer window
Lawn region: Gulf Coast and peninsular Florida. Timing only; always follow the product label.
- St. Augustinegrass (warm-season): Spring: About 2–3 weeks after full green-up (May in the Carolinas; earlier in Florida and south Texas) (about Apr 4 here, using green-up about 3–4 weeks after your average last frost); Summer: Light feedings June–August where local rules allow; Last: No later than about mid-September in the Carolinas, about 6–8 weeks before first frost elsewhere. Avoid: Feeding before green-up or late in fall (feeds weeds and favors large patch and cold injury).
Plant now
- Kale: fall sowing Sep 22–Oct 20
- Kale: fall transplant Oct 6–Nov 3
- Collards: fall sowing Sep 22–Oct 20
- Collards: fall transplant Oct 6–Nov 3
- Broccoli: fall transplant Sep 22–Oct 20
- Cabbage: fall transplant Sep 22–Oct 20
- Cauliflower: fall transplant Sep 22–Oct 20
- Carrot: fall sowing Oct 6–20
- Pea (garden, snap, snow): fall sowing Oct 6–20
- Bean, bush (snap): fall sowing Oct 6–20
- Cucumber: fall sowing Oct 6–20
- Summer squash / zucchini: fall sowing Oct 6–20
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Lettuce: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 17
- Lettuce: fall transplant Nov 3–24
- Spinach: fall sowing Nov 3–24
- Kohlrabi: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 3
- Bok choy / Asian greens: fall sowing Nov 3–17
- Arugula: fall sowing Nov 3–Dec 1
- Mustard greens: fall sowing Nov 3–17
- Swiss chard: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 3
- Beet: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 3
- Turnip: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 3
- Green onion / scallion: fall sowing Oct 20–Nov 3
- Cilantro: fall sowing Nov 3–17
Prune now
No frost-timed pruning windows are open this week.
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 22 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Feb 24 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Mar 20 |
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 29 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Dec 29 |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Jan 27 (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 12 | Dec 7 |
| 32°F (freeze) | Feb 24 | Dec 29 |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | Feb 3 | Jan 10 (next year) |
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 32703
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Feb 24) and first fall frost (Dec 29). 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 | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) | Sep 1–29 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Dec 16–30 | Mar 10–24 (transplant) | Sep 8–29 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Dec 16–30 | Mar 10–24 (transplant) | Sep 8–29 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Feb 3–24 (transplant) Jan 27–Mar 10 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–24 (transplant) Oct 20–Nov 17 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Jan 13–Feb 3 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–24 (sowing) |
| Kale | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) Jan 27–Feb 10 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–Nov 3 (transplant) Sep 22–Oct 20 (sowing) |
| Collards | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Jan 27–Feb 24 (transplant) Jan 27–Feb 24 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–Nov 3 (transplant) Sep 22–Oct 20 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Dec 16–30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | Sep 22–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Dec 16–30 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | Sep 22–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Dec 16–30 | Feb 10–24 (transplant) | Sep 22–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Dec 2–16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | Sep 8–29 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 30–Jan 13 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) Jan 27–Feb 10 (sow outdoors) | Oct 20–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Jan 27–Feb 10 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–17 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Jan 27–Feb 24 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–Dec 1 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Jan 27–Feb 17 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–17 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Jan 13–27 | Feb 10–Mar 3 (transplant) Feb 10–Mar 10 (sow outdoors) | Oct 20–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Jan 27–Feb 24 (sow outdoors) | Oct 20–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Feb 3–Mar 3 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–20 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Jan 20–Mar 3 (sow outdoors) | Nov 17–Dec 1 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Jan 27–Feb 17 (sow outdoors) | Oct 20–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Feb 3–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Dec 30–Jan 27 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–20 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Dec 2–16 | Jan 13–27 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Jan 13–Feb 10 (sow outdoors) | Oct 20–Nov 3 (sowing) |
| Leek | Dec 2–16 | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Nov 17–Dec 15 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Jan 13–27 (transplant) | Nov 17–Dec 15 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | Sep 8–22 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Mar 17–31 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–20 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Mar 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Mar 17–Apr 7 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–20 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | Oct 6–20 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Mar 10–24 (transplant) Mar 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Mar 10–24 (transplant) Mar 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Jan 13–27 | Mar 10–24 (transplant) Mar 10–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Dec 2–16 | Mar 3–10 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Jan 13–27 | Mar 3–17 (transplant) Mar 3–17 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Feb 10–Mar 10 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–17 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Dec 16–30 | Feb 10–24 (transplant) Feb 3–24 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Feb 24–Mar 10 (sow outdoors) | Nov 3–17 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Feb 24–Mar 10 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Jan 27–Feb 10 (transplant) | Oct 20–Nov 17 (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 February 24 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Mt Plymouth 1SSW, FL (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00087228), elevation 90 ft, 10.1 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: R (representative, 10+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando W, FL | 10 mi | Jan 28 | Jan 9 (next year) |
| Orlando Executive AP, FL | 14 mi | Jan 17 | Jan 13 (next year) |
| Clermont 9 S, FL | 18 mi | Jan 29 | Jan 11 (next year) |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 38 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 32703
When is the last frost in 32703?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 32703 is February 24. For a more cautious planting date, use March 20, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 32703?
The average first fall freeze is December 29. In 1 year in 10 it comes by November 29.
What hardiness zone is 32703?
ZIP 32703 is in USDA zone 9b (25 to 30°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 32703 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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