Palm Coast, FL planting zone & frost dates
Palm Coast is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 24 and the first fall frost around January 11, for a growing season of about 356 days.
Planting calendar for Palm Coast
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 24) 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: Nov 29 – Dec 13 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 14 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 14 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 15 – Nov 29 Transplant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 13 – Dec 27 Transplant outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 7 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 16 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 11).
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 | Dec 31 | Jan 24 | Feb 18 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 7 | Jan 11 | Dec 19 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 18, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 19. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 19.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Palm Coast
- 32135 zone 9b
- 32137 zone 9b
- 32142 zone 9b
- 32143 zone 9b
- 32164 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Saint Augustine zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Ormond Beach zone 9b, last frost Feb 3
- Holly Hill zone 9b, last frost Feb 3
- Daytona Beach zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- Palatka zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- South Daytona zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- Port Orange zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- DeLand zone 9b, last frost Feb 17
Questions
What growing zone is Palm Coast, FL?
Palm Coast 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 Palm Coast?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Palm Coast is January 24. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 18.
When can I plant tomatoes in Palm Coast?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Jan 31 – Feb 7. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Palm Coast 6Ne, FL (USC00086767), 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from the city center, elevation 2 m, based on 16 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.