Ormond Beach, FL planting zone & frost dates
Ormond Beach is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around February 3 and the first fall frost around January 9, for a growing season of about 333 days.
Planting calendar for Ormond Beach
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (February 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: Dec 9 – Dec 23 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 25 – Dec 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Feb 24 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 25 – Dec 9 Transplant outdoors: Feb 17 – Feb 24 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 25 – Dec 9 Transplant outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 25 – Dec 9 Transplant outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Jan 6 – Jan 20 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 23 – Jan 6 Transplant outdoors: Feb 10 – Feb 17 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 14 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 9).
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 4 | Feb 3 | Feb 28 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 9 | Jan 9 | Dec 10 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after February 28, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before December 10. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 28.
Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Ormond Beach
- 32173 zone 9b
- 32174 zone 9b
- 32175 zone 9b
- 32176 zone 9b
Nearby cities
- Holly Hill zone 9b, last frost Feb 3
- Daytona Beach zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- South Daytona zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- Port Orange zone 10a, last frost Feb 3
- New Smyrna Beach zone 10a
- Edgewater zone 10a
- Palm Coast zone 9b, last frost Jan 24
- DeLand zone 9b, last frost Feb 17
Questions
What growing zone is Ormond Beach, FL?
Ormond Beach 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 Ormond Beach?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Ormond Beach is February 3. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 28.
When can I plant tomatoes in Ormond Beach?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 10 – Feb 17. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Daytona Beach, FL (USC00082150), 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from the city center, elevation 9 m, based on 19 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.