Midway, FL planting zone & frost dates
Midway is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 1 and the first fall frost around November 27, for a growing season of about 273 days.
Planting calendar for Midway
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 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: Jan 4 – Jan 18 Transplant outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Mar 15 – Mar 22 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Dec 21 – Jan 4 Transplant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Jan 18 – Feb 1 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Jan 18 – Feb 1 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Jan 18 – Feb 1 Transplant outdoors: Mar 8 – Mar 15 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Oct 2 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 27).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Jan 31 | Mar 1 | Mar 23 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Dec 31 | Nov 27 | Nov 6 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 23, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 6. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 9.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Midway
- 32343 zone 9a
Nearby cities
- Navarre zone 9a, last frost Mar 1
- East Pensacola Heights zone 9b, last frost Feb 14
- East Milton zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
- Pensacola zone 9a, last frost Feb 14
- Ferry Pass zone 9a, last frost Feb 17
- Brent zone 9a, last frost Feb 14
- Pace zone 9a, last frost Feb 17
- Warrington zone 9a, last frost Feb 28
Questions
What growing zone is Midway, FL?
Midway 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 9a.
When is the last frost in Midway?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Midway is March 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 23.
When can I plant tomatoes in Midway?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 8 – Mar 15. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL (USW00053848), 12.0 km (7.5 mi) from the city center, elevation 31 m, based on 11 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.