Statesboro, GA planting zone & frost dates
Statesboro is in USDA hardiness zone 8b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 7 and the first fall frost around November 21, for a growing season of about 257 days.
Planting calendar for Statesboro
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 7) 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 10 – Jan 24 Transplant outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 27 – Jan 10 Transplant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 24 – Feb 7 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 24 – Feb 7 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 7 – Feb 21 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 24 – Feb 7 Transplant outdoors: Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 26 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 21).
Useful for zone 8b 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 11 | Mar 7 | Mar 27 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 15 | Nov 21 | Nov 5 |
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 5. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 22.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Statesboro
- 30458 zone 8b
- 30459 zone 8b
- 30460 zone 8b
- 30461 zone 8b
Nearby cities
- Hinesville zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
- Pooler zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Vidalia zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Richmond Hill zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Georgetown zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Savannah zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Wilmington Island zone 9a, last frost Mar 2
- Augusta zone 8b, last frost Feb 27
Questions
What growing zone is Statesboro, GA?
Statesboro is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b (average extreme winter low 15°F to 20°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Statesboro?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Statesboro is March 7. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 27.
When can I plant tomatoes in Statesboro?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 14 – Mar 21. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Brooklet 1 W, GA (USC00091266), 13.0 km (8.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 55 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.