Pine Castle, FL planting zone & frost dates
Pine Castle is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. The last spring frost usually comes around January 25 and the first fall frost around January 10, for a growing season of about 355 days.
Planting calendar for Pine Castle
Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (January 25) 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: Nov 30 – Dec 14 Transplant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
| Peppers | Start seeds indoors: Nov 16 – Nov 30 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors: Nov 16 – Nov 30 Transplant outdoors: Feb 8 – Feb 15 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors: Nov 16 – Nov 30 Transplant outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors: Nov 16 – Nov 30 Transplant outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Onions (sets) | Plant outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Peas | Sow outdoors: Dec 14 – Dec 28 |
| Spinach | Sow outdoors: Dec 14 – Dec 28 |
| Lettuce | Sow outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Carrots | Sow outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Potatoes | Plant outdoors: Dec 28 – Jan 11 |
| Beans | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
| Sweet corn | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
| Cucumbers | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
| Squash & zucchini | Sow outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors: Dec 14 – Dec 28 Transplant outdoors: Feb 1 – Feb 8 |
Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Nov 15 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Jan 10).
Frost risk in detail
| 90% chance | 50% chance | 10% chance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last 32°F frost in spring is after | Dec 30 | Jan 25 | Feb 26 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Feb 10 | Jan 10 | Dec 18 |
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 18. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around January 16.
Nearby cities
- Conway zone 10a
- Oak Ridge zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Orlando zone 10a
- Southchase zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Meadow Woods zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Azalea Park zone 10a
- Pine Hills zone 10a, last frost Jan 28
- Fairview Shores zone 10a
Questions
What growing zone is Pine Castle, FL?
Pine Castle is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 10a (average extreme winter low 30°F to 35°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.
When is the last frost in Pine Castle?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Pine Castle is January 25. There is still a 10% chance of frost until February 26.
When can I plant tomatoes in Pine Castle?
Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Feb 1 – Feb 8. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Orlando Intl Ap, FL (USW00012815), 6.0 km (3.7 mi) from the city center, elevation 27 m, based on 28 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.