Frost dates for ZIP 34229 (Osprey, 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, Venice, FL (7 miles away).
Freezes are uncommon here
NOAA's normals for this station show a 32°F night in about 40% of years (about 1 freezing night(s) a year on average). The dates below describe freeze timing for the station's record; in many years there may be no 32°F freeze at all.
- Average last spring frostJan 2550% chance of a 32°F freeze after this date
- Average first fall frostJan 19 (next year)50% chance of a 32°F freeze by this date
- Growing season (frost-free)year-round in a typical yearmedian, 32°F threshold
- USDA hardiness zone10a30 to 35°F avg. coldest night
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This week in your yard
As of Oct 17, 2026, from your frost dates, zone and soil temperature. Lawn timing · Vegetables · Pruning · Plants
Freezes are uncommon here, so frost-based timing is rough. Local extension calendars for frost-free areas use months.
Soil temperature now
2-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
4-inch depth
No soil station with a fresh reading within 62 miles.
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 34229 load here. You can also open the NWS forecast for this ZIP.
Pre-emergent
No soil reading near this ZIP. Typical extension timing for your region: spring late January to mid-February (south Florida: earlier; check local soil temps); fall 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 Mar 5 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
- Tomato: fall transplant Sep 22–Oct 20
- Pepper (sweet and hot): fall transplant Sep 29–Oct 20
- Eggplant: fall transplant Sep 29–Oct 20
- Kale: fall sowing Oct 13–Nov 10
- Collards: fall sowing Oct 13–Nov 10
- Broccoli: fall transplant Oct 13–Nov 10
- Cabbage: fall transplant Oct 13–Nov 10
- Cauliflower: fall transplant Oct 13–Nov 10
- Brussels sprouts: fall transplant Sep 29–Oct 20
Coming up in the next 3 weeks
- Kale: fall transplant Oct 27–Nov 24
- Collards: fall transplant Oct 27–Nov 24
- Brussels sprouts: start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Carrot: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Pea (garden, snap, snow): fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Onion (bulbing): start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Leek: start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
- Bean, bush (snap): fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Cucumber: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Summer squash / zucchini: fall sowing Oct 27–Nov 10
- Celery: start seeds indoors Nov 2–16
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 3 |
| 50% (the "average" last frost) | Jan 25 |
| 10% (cautious: only 1 year in 10 freezes later) | Feb 15 |
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) | Dec 28 |
| 50% (the "average" first frost) | Jan 19 (next year) |
| 90% (late: most years have frozen by now) | Feb 11 (next year) |
Light frost, freeze and hard freeze
| Threshold | Last spring (50%) | First fall (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| 36°F (light frost possible on clear, calm nights) | Jan 31 | Jan 9 (next year) |
| 32°F (freeze) | Jan 25 | Jan 19 (next year) |
| 28°F (hard freeze) | n/a | n/a |
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 34229
Dates count from your average last spring frost (Jan 25) and first fall frost (Jan 19). 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 | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | Sep 22–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Pepper (sweet and hot) | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 29–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Eggplant | Nov 16–30 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) | Sep 29–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Tomatillo | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) | – |
| Lettuce | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Jan 4–25 (transplant) Dec 28–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 15 (transplant) Nov 10–Dec 8 (sowing) |
| Spinach | – | Dec 14–Jan 4 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 15 (sowing) |
| Kale | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 24 (transplant) Oct 13–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Collards | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 25 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 24 (transplant) Oct 13–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Broccoli | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Oct 13–Nov 10 (transplant) |
| Cabbage | Nov 16–30 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Oct 13–Nov 10 (transplant) |
| Cauliflower | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) | Oct 13–Nov 10 (transplant) |
| Brussels sprouts | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 29–Oct 20 (transplant) |
| Kohlrabi | Nov 30–Dec 14 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 10–24 (sowing) |
| Bok choy / Asian greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 8 (sowing) |
| Arugula | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 22 (sowing) |
| Mustard greens | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 8 (sowing) |
| Swiss chard | Dec 14–28 | Jan 11–Feb 1 (transplant) Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 10–24 (sowing) |
| Beet | – | Dec 28–Jan 25 (sow outdoors) | Nov 10–24 (sowing) |
| Carrot | – | Jan 4–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Radish | – | Dec 21–Feb 1 (sow outdoors) | Dec 8–22 (sowing) |
| Turnip | – | Dec 28–Jan 18 (sow outdoors) | Nov 10–24 (sowing) |
| Parsnip | – | Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pea (garden, snap, snow) | – | Nov 30–Dec 28 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Onion (bulbing) | Nov 2–16 | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | – |
| Green onion / scallion | – | Dec 14–Jan 11 (sow outdoors) | Nov 10–24 (sowing) |
| Leek | Nov 2–16 | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Garlic | – | – | Dec 8–Jan 5 (sowing) |
| Shallot | – | Dec 14–28 (transplant) | Dec 8–Jan 5 (sowing) |
| Potato | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Sep 29–Oct 13 (transplant) |
| Sweet potato | – | Feb 15–Mar 1 (transplant) | – |
| Sweet corn | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Bean, bush (snap) | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Bean, pole | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Lima bean | – | Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Southern pea (cowpea, black-eyed pea) | – | Feb 15–Mar 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cucumber | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Summer squash / zucchini | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | Oct 27–Nov 10 (sowing) |
| Winter squash | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Pumpkin | – | Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Watermelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cantaloupe / muskmelon | Dec 28–Jan 4 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Okra | Dec 14–28 | Feb 8–22 (transplant) Feb 8–22 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Celery | Nov 2–16 | Feb 1–8 (transplant) | – |
| Basil | Dec 14–28 | Feb 1–15 (transplant) Feb 1–15 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Cilantro | – | Jan 11–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 8 (sowing) |
| Parsley | Nov 16–30 | Jan 11–25 (transplant) Jan 4–25 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Dill | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | Nov 24–Dec 8 (sowing) |
| Sunflower | – | Jan 25–Feb 8 (sow outdoors) | – |
| Asparagus (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Rhubarb (crowns) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | – |
| Strawberry (plants) | – | Dec 28–Jan 11 (transplant) | Nov 10–Dec 8 (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 January 25 here (the average last frost). Not affiliated with the program.
Where these numbers come from
Station: Venice, FL (NOAA GHCN-Daily ID USC00089176), elevation 8 ft, 6.9 miles from the ZIP's center point. NOAA completeness flag: S (standard, 24+ years).
Nearby stations
| Station | Distance | Last frost (50%) | First frost (50%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myakka Rvr Sp, FL | 11 mi | Feb 1 | Jan 6 (next year) |
| Sarasota Bradenton AP, FL | 15 mi | Jan 15 | Jan 10 (next year) |
| Bradenton 5 ESE, FL | 18 mi | Jan 16 | Jan 11 (next year) |
The average last-frost dates of these stations span 17 days, a rough guide to local variation. See data sources & methods.
Frost questions for 34229
When is the last frost in 34229?
The average (50% chance) last spring freeze of 32°F for ZIP 34229 is January 25. For a more cautious planting date, use February 15, when only 1 year in 10 still sees a later freeze.
When is the first frost in 34229?
The average first fall freeze is January 19 (next year). In 1 year in 10 it comes by December 28.
What hardiness zone is 34229?
ZIP 34229 is in USDA zone 10a (30 to 35°F average coldest winter night), per the 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map ZIP listing.
What is the soil temperature in 34229 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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