Homosassa Springs, FL planting zone & frost dates
Homosassa Springs is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 3 and the first fall frost around December 5, for a growing season of about 279 days.
Planting calendar for Homosassa Springs
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 3) 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 6 – Jan 20 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Mar 17 – Mar 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 20 – Feb 3 Transplant outdoors: Mar 10 – Mar 17 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 10 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Dec 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 | Jan 31 | Mar 3 | Mar 29 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 6 | Dec 5 | Nov 15 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 29, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 15. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 11.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Homosassa Springs
- 34447 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Spring Hill zone 9b, last frost Feb 5
- Shady Hills zone 9b, last frost Mar 1
- On Top of the World zone 9a, last frost Feb 25
- Marion Oaks zone 9b, last frost Feb 25
- Hudson zone 10a, last frost Feb 5
- Bayonet Point zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- Jasmine Estates zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- New Port Richey East zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
Questions
What growing zone is Homosassa Springs, FL?
Homosassa Springs 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 Homosassa Springs?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Homosassa Springs is March 3. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 29.
When can I plant tomatoes in Homosassa Springs?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 10 – Mar 17. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Inverness 3 Se, FL (USC00084289), 25.6 km (15.9 mi) from the city center, elevation 18 m, based on 26 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.