Shady Hills, FL planting zone & frost dates
Shady Hills is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. The last spring frost usually comes around March 1 and the first fall frost around December 5, for a growing season of about 281 days.
Planting calendar for Shady Hills
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 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 30 | Mar 1 | Mar 27 |
| First 32°F frost in fall is before | Jan 6 | Dec 5 | Nov 11 |
How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after March 27, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 11. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 7.
Nearby cities
- Spring Hill zone 9b, last frost Feb 5
- Hudson zone 10a, last frost Feb 5
- Bayonet Point zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- Jasmine Estates zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- Land O' Lakes zone 9b, last frost Jan 31
- New Port Richey East zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- New Port Richey zone 10a, last frost Jan 20
- Cheval zone 9b
Questions
What growing zone is Shady Hills, FL?
Shady Hills 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 Shady Hills?
The average last spring frost (32°F) in Shady Hills is March 1. There is still a 10% chance of frost until March 27.
When can I plant tomatoes in Shady Hills?
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 Brooksville Hernando Co Ap, FL (USW00012818), 11.2 km (7.0 mi) from the city center, elevation 24 m, based on 22 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.