Frost Dates & Planting Calendar for Fairview Shores, FL

The average first fall frost in Fairview Shores, FL is January 13, and the average last spring frost is January 17, giving a growing season of about 365 days.

Plan your garden around Fairview Shores, FL's typical frost-free growing season, using NOAA climate normals and a 42-crop planting calendar built for this location.

Last Spring Frost

January 17

Safe Feb 9 Typical Jan 17 Risky Dec 26

First Fall Frost

January 13

Safe Dec 23 Typical Jan 13 Risky Feb 6

Growing Season

365 days

Typical last frost to typical first frost.

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 10a

Subtropical to frost-free — heat, not cold, is the main limit on what you can grow.

Data: NOAA station ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US, 7.8 km away.

— days until the typical last spring frost

How Fairview Shores Compares

Fairview Shores's typical last spring frost (Jan 17) comes earlier than in 81% of the 248 Florida cities we track.
Its 365-day growing season is 10 days longer than the Florida median of 355 days.
Fairview Shores shares its NOAA weather station with Maitland (5 km away), so their typical frost dates are the same.
July is the warmest month (average high 92°F) and January the coldest (average low 52°F).

Monthly Temperatures

Avg. high Avg. temp Avg. low

Planting Calendar

Vegetables
Crop	Start indoors	Direct sow	Transplant	Fall planting	Maturity	Notes
Tomato	Nov 22 – Dec 6	—	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	60–85 days	Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant out 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Pepper	Nov 8 – Nov 22	—	Jan 24 – Feb 7	—	60–90 days	Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.
Eggplant	Nov 8 – Nov 22	—	Jan 31 – Feb 7	—	65–85 days	Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.
Cucumber	Dec 20 – Dec 27	Jan 24 – Jan 31	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	50–65 days	Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting, or direct-sown 1-2 weeks after last frost once soil is warm.
Zucchini	Dec 27 – Jan 3	Jan 24 – Feb 7	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	45–55 days	Fast-growing squash; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 2-3 weeks early for a head start.
Winter Squash	Dec 20 – Dec 27	Jan 24 – Feb 7	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	80–110 days	Long season; direct sow after soil warms, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost in short-season climates.
Pumpkin	—	Jan 24 – Feb 7	—	—	90–120 days	Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost; back-time from your first fall frost so the 90-120 day maturity window lands before it.
Watermelon	Dec 20 – Dec 27	—	Jan 31 – Feb 7	—	70–90 days	Needs warm soil (65F+); start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost.
Cantaloupe	Dec 20 – Dec 27	—	Jan 31 – Feb 7	—	70–90 days	Same warm-soil requirements as watermelon; avoid disturbing roots when transplanting.
Corn	—	Jan 17 – Jan 31	—	—	60–100 days	Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil reaches 60F; does not transplant well. Succession sow every 2 weeks.
Green Bean	—	Jan 17 – Jan 31	—	—	50–65 days	Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.
Pea	—	Dec 6 – Dec 20	—	—	55–70 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.
Lettuce	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Nov 18 – Dec 2	45–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.
Spinach	—	Dec 6 – Dec 20	—	Nov 18 – Dec 2	40–50 days	Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.
Kale	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Nov 4 – Nov 18	50–65 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.
Arugula	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Dec 2 – Dec 9	30–40 days	Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.
Swiss Chard	—	Dec 27 – Jan 10	—	—	50–60 days	Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.
Broccoli	Nov 29 – Dec 13	—	Dec 27 – Jan 3	Nov 11 – Nov 18	55–80 days	Start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost; transplant out 2-3 weeks before last frost (hardens off to light frost).
Cauliflower	Nov 29 – Dec 13	—	Jan 3 – Jan 10	Nov 4 – Nov 11	55–85 days	Fussier than broccoli about temperature swings; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost.
Cabbage	Nov 29 – Dec 13	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	Nov 4 – Nov 18	60–100 days	Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Brussels Sprouts	Nov 29 – Dec 13	—	Dec 27 – Jan 10	—	90–110 days	Long-season crop best timed to mature after a light fall frost for sweetest flavor; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost.
Carrot	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Oct 21 – Nov 4	60–80 days	Direct sow only (does not transplant); sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.
Beet	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Nov 4 – Nov 18	50–65 days	Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.
Radish	—	Dec 13 – Dec 27	—	Dec 2 – Dec 16	22–30 days	Very fast and cold-hardy; direct sow 3-5 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked.
Turnip	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	Nov 4 – Nov 18	40–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Onion	Nov 8 – Nov 22	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	90–120 days	Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost (or use sets/transplants); set out 2-4 weeks before last frost, very cold-tolerant as seedlings.
Garlic	—	—	—	Dec 16 – Dec 30	240–270 days	Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Potato	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	—	70–120 days	Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.
Sweet Potato	—	—	Jan 31 – Feb 14	—	90–120 days	Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Asparagus	—	—	Dec 20 – Jan 3	—	730–1095 days	Perennial; plant crowns 2-4 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked. Takes 2-3 years to full production.

Herbs
Crop	Start indoors	Direct sow	Transplant	Fall planting	Maturity	Notes
Basil	Dec 6 – Dec 13	—	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	50–70 days	Very frost/cold sensitive; start indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost, transplant only after all danger of frost (1-2 weeks after) and nights stay warm.
Cilantro	—	Dec 27 – Jan 10	—	Nov 18 – Dec 2	45–70 days	Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.
Parsley	Nov 22 – Dec 6	—	Jan 3 – Jan 10	—	70–90 days	Slow to germinate; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant 1-2 weeks before last frost (biennial, cold-tolerant).
Dill	—	Dec 27 – Jan 10	—	—	40–60 days	Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.
Oregano	Nov 22 – Dec 6	—	Jan 17 – Jan 24	—	80–90 days	Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.
Thyme	Nov 22 – Dec 6	—	Jan 17 – Jan 24	—	85–95 days	Perennial herb, slow from seed; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/after last frost.

Flowers
Crop	Start indoors	Direct sow	Transplant	Fall planting	Maturity	Notes
Sunflower	—	Jan 24 – Feb 7	—	—	70–100 days	Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed; taprooted, resents transplanting.
Zinnia	Dec 20 – Dec 27	Jan 24 – Feb 7	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	60–70 days	Frost-tender; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost, or start indoors 3-4 weeks early for earlier blooms.
Marigold	Dec 6 – Dec 20	—	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	45–60 days	Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.
Cosmos	Dec 20 – Dec 27	Jan 24 – Feb 7	Jan 24 – Jan 31	—	60–90 days	Easy from direct seed 1-3 weeks after last frost; can also start indoors 3-4 weeks early.
Nasturtium	—	Jan 24 – Feb 7	—	—	50–65 days	Frost-tender, resents root disturbance; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Dahlia	—	—	Jan 24 – Feb 7	—	90–120 days	Plant tubers 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil is warm (60F+); very frost-sensitive.

Date ranges are estimates based on university extension guidelines and this city's NOAA frost normals — not a guarantee. Scroll to see all columns on narrow screens.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the last frost in Fairview Shores, FL?

Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, FL US station, the last spring frost in Fairview Shores typically falls around January 17. A cautious gardener might wait until February 9 (only a 10% chance of a later frost), while December 26 marks an earlier, higher-risk planting date.

When is the first frost in Fairview Shores, FL in fall?

The first fall frost in Fairview Shores typically arrives around January 13. To stay safe, assume frost could start as early as December 23; in milder years it can hold off until February 6.

How long is the growing season in Fairview Shores, FL?

Fairview Shores's average frost-free growing season is about 365 days, running from the typical last spring frost (January 17) to the typical first fall frost (January 13).

What USDA hardiness zone is Fairview Shores, FL in?

Fairview Shores, FL is in USDA plant hardiness zone 10a, per the USDA's 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Subtropical to frost-free — heat, not cold, is the main limit on what you can grow.