Cheval, FL planting zone & frost dates
Cheval is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. Frost is rare here: in most years temperatures do not drop to 32°F.
USDA hardiness zone9bavg. extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F
FrostRarein most years the nearest weather station records no 32°F freeze
Useful for zone 9b gardens
- Drip irrigation kit — saves water in long, hot seasons
- Shade cloth — protects plants from midday sun
- Soil moisture meter
- Plants for zone 9
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Nearby cities
- Greater Northdale zone 10a
- Lutz zone 9b
- Northdale zone 9b
- Carrollwood Village zone 10a
- Lake Magdalene zone 9b
- Citrus Park zone 10a
- Land O' Lakes zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Carrollwood zone 9b
Questions
What growing zone is Cheval, FL?
Cheval is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Tampa Intl Ap, FL (USW00012842), 20.9 km (13.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 28 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.