Moultrie, GA planting zone & frost dates
Moultrie is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 6 and the first fall frost around November 27, for a growing season of about 268 days.
Planting calendar for Moultrie
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 6) 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 9 – Jan 23 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Mar 20 – Mar 27 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Mar 20 – Mar 27 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 26 – Jan 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 6 – Feb 20 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 23 – Feb 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 13 – Mar 20 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 2 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 27).
Useful for zone 9a 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 | Feb 5 | Mar 6 | Mar 27 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 27 | Nov 27 | Nov 6 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 27, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 6. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 18.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Moultrie
- 31768 zone 9a
- 31776 zone 9a
- 31788 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- Tifton zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Thomasville zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
- Albany zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
- Valdosta zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
- Cordele zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
- Bainbridge zone 9a, last frost Mar 14
- Douglas zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
- Americus zone 8b, last frost Mar 20
Questions
What growing zone is Moultrie, GA?
Moultrie is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Moultrie?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Moultrie is March 6. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 27.
When can I plant tomatoes in Moultrie?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 13 – Mar 20. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Moultrie 2 Ese, GA (USC00096087), 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from the city center, elevation 104 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.