Orange City, FL planting zone & frost dates
Orange City is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 17 and the first fall frost around December 30, for a growing season of about 310 days.
Planting calendar for Orange City
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 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: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 3 – Mar 10 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 3 – Mar 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Feb 24 – Mar 3 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 4 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 30).
Useful for zone 9b 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
- Shade cloth — for hot summers
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Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 14 | Feb 17 | Mar 19 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 31 | Dec 30 | Dec 2 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 19, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 2. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 31.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Orange City
- 32763 zone 9b
- 32774 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Deltona zone 9b, last frost Jan 26
- DeBary zone 9b, last frost Jan 26
- DeLand zone 9b, last frost Feb 17
- Sanford zone 9b, last frost Jan 26
- Lake Mary zone 9b, last frost Jan 26
- Longwood zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Winter Springs zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
- Casselberry zone 10a, last frost Jan 24
Questions
What growing zone is Orange City, FL?
Orange City is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Orange City?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Orange City is February 17. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 19.
When can I plant tomatoes in Orange City?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 24 – Mar 3. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Deland 1 Sse, FL (USC00082229), 6.8 km (4.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 8 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.