Bainbridge, GA planting zone & frost dates

Bainbridge is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. The last spring frost usually comes around March 14 and the first fall frost around November 17, for a growing season of about 250 days.

USDA hardiness zone9aavg. extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F

Average last spring frostMarch 1490% chance of no frost after April 3

Average first fall frostNovember 1710% chance of frost by November 3

Growing season250 daysfrost-free days in an average year

Planting calendar for Bainbridge

Dates are counted from the average last spring frost (March 14) 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 17 – Jan 31 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28
Peppers	Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4
Eggplant	Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Mar 28 – Apr 4
Broccoli	Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Cabbage	Start seeds indoors: Jan 3 – Jan 17 Transplant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Onions (sets)	Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Peas	Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14
Spinach	Sow outdoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14
Lettuce	Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Carrots	Sow outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Potatoes	Plant outdoors: Feb 14 – Feb 28
Beans	Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28
Sweet corn	Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28
Cucumbers	Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28
Squash & zucchini	Sow outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28
Basil	Start seeds indoors: Jan 31 – Feb 14 Transplant outdoors: Mar 21 – Mar 28

Fall garden: cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach and kale can be sown again around Sep 22 (8 weeks before the average first fall frost on Nov 17).

Useful for zone 9a 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	Feb 21	Mar 14	Apr 3
First 32°F frost in fall is before	Dec 9	Nov 17	Nov 3

How to read it: in spring there is a 10% chance of a frost after April 3, so that is a safe date for tender plants. In fall there is a 10% chance of frost before November 3. A hard freeze (28°F) usually ends around February 28.

Hardiness zone by ZIP code in Bainbridge

39817 zone 9a
39818 zone 9a
39819 zone 9a

Nearby cities

Thomasville zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
Albany zone 9a, last frost Mar 10
Moultrie zone 9a, last frost Mar 6
Tifton zone 9a, last frost Mar 11
Americus zone 8b, last frost Mar 20
Valdosta zone 9a, last frost Mar 5
Cordele zone 8b, last frost Mar 13
Cusseta zone 8b, last frost Mar 26

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Questions

What growing zone is Bainbridge, GA?

Bainbridge is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a (average extreme winter low 20°F to 25°F), according to the USDA 2023 map.

When is the last frost in Bainbridge?

The average last spring frost (32°F) in Bainbridge is March 14. There is still a 10% chance of frost until April 3.

When can I plant tomatoes in Bainbridge?

Transplant tomatoes outdoors 1–2 weeks after the average last frost: around Mar 21 – Mar 28. Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Bainbridge Intl Paper, GA (USC00090586), 9.9 km (6.1 mi) from the city center, elevation 58 m, based on 16 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.