Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL planting zone & frost dates
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 1 and the first fall frost around January 5, for a growing season of about 330 days.
Planting calendar for Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 1) 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 7 – Dec 21 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 15 – Feb 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Feb 15 – Feb 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 23 – Dec 7 Transplant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 4 – Jan 18 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 5).
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 | Feb 1 | Mar 3 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 6 | Jan 5 | Dec 3 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 3, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 3. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 22.
Nearby cities
- Lakeside zone 9a, last frost Feb 1
- Fleming Island zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Oakleaf Plantation zone 9a, last frost Feb 1
- Fruit Cove zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Middleburg zone 9a, last frost Feb 1
- Jacksonville zone 9b, last frost Feb 1
- Palm Valley zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- Ponte Vedra Beach zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
Questions
What growing zone is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL?
Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace 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 Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is February 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 3.
When can I plant tomatoes in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 8 – Feb 15. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Jacksonville Nas, FL (USW00093837), 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 6 m, based on 23 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.