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Tallahassee, FL Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Tallahassee usually comes around Mar 1 and the first fall frost around Dec 2, a growing season of about 276 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1 and plant them outside Mar 15 – Mar 29.

Last spring frostMar 1
First fall frostDec 2
Growing season276 days

When to plant vegetables in Tallahassee

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 18 – Feb 1Mar 15 – Mar 29—
PeppersJan 11 – Jan 25Mar 22 – Apr 5—
EggplantJan 11 – Jan 25Mar 22 – Apr 5—
Cucumbers—Mar 15 – Mar 29—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 15 – Mar 29—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 22 – Apr 5—
Green beans—Mar 15 – Mar 29Sep 9 – Sep 23
Sweet corn—Mar 15 – Mar 29—
BasilFeb 1 – Feb 15Mar 15 – Mar 29—
LettuceJan 4 – Jan 18Feb 1 – Mar 15Oct 7 – Oct 21
Spinach—Jan 18 – Feb 8Oct 7 – Oct 21
Peas—Jan 18 – Feb 8Sep 23 – Oct 7
Carrots—Feb 1 – Mar 8Sep 9 – Sep 23
Radishes—Jan 25 – Mar 15Oct 21 – Nov 4
BroccoliDec 21 – Jan 4Feb 1 – Feb 15Sep 9 – Sep 23
KaleJan 4 – Jan 18Jan 25 – Feb 8Sep 23 – Oct 7
Onions—Feb 1 – Feb 15—
Potatoes—Feb 8 – Mar 8—
Garlic——Nov 18 – Dec 23

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Tallahassee. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Tallahassee

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlant outside: Peppers, Eggplant, Pumpkins & winter squash
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: BroccoliPlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Tallahassee?

The median last spring frost is Mar 1 and the median first fall frost is Dec 2, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Tallahassee?

Start seeds indoors Jan 18 – Feb 1 and set plants outside Mar 15 – Mar 29, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Tallahassee?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Dec 2): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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