Clermont, FL planting zone & frost dates
Clermont is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around January 29 and the first fall frost around January 11, for a growing season of about 349 days.
Planting calendar for Clermont
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 29) 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 4 – Dec 18 Transplant outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 19 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 12 – Feb 19 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 20 – Dec 4 Transplant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 18 – Jan 1 Transplant outdoors: Feb 5 – Feb 12 |
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 | Jan 2 | Jan 29 | Feb 26 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 8 | Jan 11 | Dec 21 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 26, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 21. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 24.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Clermont
- 34711 zone 9b
- 34712 zone 9b
- 34713 zone 10a
- 34714 zone 9b
- 34715 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Minneola zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Groveland zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Winter Garden zone 9b, last frost Jan 28
- Horizon West zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Ocoee zone 10a, last frost Jan 28
- Lake Butler zone 10a, last frost Jan 28
- Four Corners zone 10a, last frost Jan 29
- Citrus Ridge zone 10a, last frost Jan 29
Questions
What growing zone is Clermont, FL?
Clermont is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b (average extreme winter low 25°F to 30°F), according to the USDA 2023 map. Some ZIP codes of the city fall in zone 10a.
When is the last frost in Clermont?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Clermont is January 29. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 26.
When can I plant tomatoes in Clermont?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 5 – Feb 12. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Clermont 9 S, FL (USC00081641), 11.5 km (7.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 40 m, based on 25 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.