Albertville, AL planting zone & frost dates
Albertville is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 17 and the first fall frost around November 19, for a growing season of about 247 days.
Planting calendar for Albertville
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 17) using the typical timing recommended by U.S. extension services. Warm-season crops go out only after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
| Crop | When |
|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Start seeds indoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 31 – Apr 7 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 24 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 19).
Useful for zone 8a gardens
- Seed starting kit with dome — to start seeds indoors before the last frost
- LED grow light for seedlings — stops leggy seedlings
- Frost cloth / plant covers — for late spring and early fall frosts
- Soil thermometer — warm-season crops need soil above 60°F
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Feb 26 | Mar 17 | Apr 5 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 6 | Nov 19 | Nov 4 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 5, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 4. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around March 2.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Albertville
- 35950 zone 8a
- 35951 zone 8a
Nearby cities
- Gadsden zone 8a, last frost Mar 19
- Scottsboro zone 8a, last frost Apr 4
- Fort Payne zone 7b, last frost Mar 29
- Huntsville zone 8a, last frost Mar 24
- Jacksonville zone 8a, last frost Apr 6
- Cullman zone 8a, last frost Mar 31
- Saks zone 8a, last frost Mar 23
- Pell City zone 8a, last frost Mar 26
Questions
What growing zone is Albertville, AL?
Albertville is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a (average extreme winter low 10°F to 15°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Albertville?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Albertville is March 17. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 5.
When can I plant tomatoes in Albertville?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 24 – Mar 31. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Guntersville No.2, AL (USC00013575), 13.3 km (8.3 mi) from the city center, elevation 181 m, based on 24 years of records. Hardiness zone: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 for the ZIP code nearest to the city center. Microclimates (valleys, hills, cities, coasts) can be warmer or colder: check the local forecast before planting. How we calculate the data.