Frost Dates & Planting Calendar for Sebring, FL

The average first fall frost in Sebring, FL is January 8, and the average last spring frost is January 28, giving a growing season of about 343 days.

Plan your garden around Sebring, 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 28

Safe Feb 26 Typical Jan 28 Risky Dec 31

First Fall Frost

January 8

Safe Dec 12 Typical Jan 8 Risky Feb 10

Growing Season

343 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 AVON PARK 2 W, FL US, 13.9 km away.

— days until the typical last spring frost

How Sebring Compares

Sebring's typical last spring frost (Jan 28) comes later than in 59% of the 248 Florida cities we track.
Its 343-day growing season is 12 days shorter than the Florida median of 355 days.
Compared with Lake Wales (47 km away), Sebring's last spring frost comes 7 days earlier than Lake Wales's, and its first fall frost arrives 4 days later.
August is the warmest month (average high 92°F) and January the coldest (average low 49°F).

Monthly Temperatures

Avg. high Avg. temp Avg. low

Planting Calendar

Vegetables
Crop	Start indoors	Direct sow	Transplant	Fall planting	Maturity	Notes
Tomato	Dec 3 – Dec 17	—	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	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 19 – Dec 3	—	Feb 4 – Feb 18	—	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 19 – Dec 3	—	Feb 11 – Feb 18	—	65–85 days	Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.
Cucumber	Dec 31 – Jan 7	Feb 4 – Feb 11	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	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	Jan 7 – Jan 14	Feb 4 – Feb 18	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	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 31 – Jan 7	Feb 4 – Feb 18	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	80–110 days	Long season; direct sow after soil warms, or start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost in short-season climates.
Pumpkin	—	Feb 4 – Feb 18	—	—	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 31 – Jan 7	—	Feb 11 – Feb 18	—	70–90 days	Needs warm soil (65F+); start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost.
Cantaloupe	Dec 31 – Jan 7	—	Feb 11 – Feb 18	—	70–90 days	Same warm-soil requirements as watermelon; avoid disturbing roots when transplanting.
Corn	—	Jan 28 – Feb 11	—	—	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 28 – Feb 11	—	—	50–65 days	Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.
Pea	—	Dec 17 – Dec 31	—	—	55–70 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.
Lettuce	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	Nov 13 – Nov 27	45–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.
Spinach	—	Dec 17 – Dec 31	—	Nov 13 – Nov 27	40–50 days	Very cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.
Kale	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	Oct 30 – Nov 13	50–65 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.
Arugula	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	Nov 27 – Dec 4	30–40 days	Fast-growing, cold-tolerant green; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, succession sow every 2-3 weeks.
Swiss Chard	—	Jan 7 – Jan 21	—	—	50–60 days	Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.
Broccoli	Dec 10 – Dec 24	—	Jan 7 – Jan 14	Nov 6 – Nov 13	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	Dec 10 – Dec 24	—	Jan 14 – Jan 21	Oct 30 – Nov 6	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	Dec 10 – Dec 24	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	Oct 30 – Nov 13	60–100 days	Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Brussels Sprouts	Dec 10 – Dec 24	—	Jan 7 – Jan 21	—	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 31 – Jan 14	—	Oct 16 – Oct 30	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 31 – Jan 14	—	Oct 30 – Nov 13	50–65 days	Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.
Radish	—	Dec 24 – Jan 7	—	Nov 27 – Dec 11	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 31 – Jan 14	—	Oct 30 – Nov 13	40–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Onion	Nov 19 – Dec 3	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	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 11 – Dec 25	240–270 days	Fall-planted crop only; not planted in spring in most climates.
Potato	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	—	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	—	—	Feb 11 – Feb 25	—	90–120 days	Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Asparagus	—	—	Dec 31 – Jan 14	—	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 17 – Dec 24	—	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	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	—	Jan 7 – Jan 21	—	Nov 13 – Nov 27	45–70 days	Cool-season, bolts in heat; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through spring.
Parsley	Dec 3 – Dec 17	—	Jan 14 – Jan 21	—	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	—	Jan 7 – Jan 21	—	—	40–60 days	Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.
Oregano	Dec 3 – Dec 17	—	Jan 28 – Feb 4	—	80–90 days	Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.
Thyme	Dec 3 – Dec 17	—	Jan 28 – Feb 4	—	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	—	Feb 4 – Feb 18	—	—	70–100 days	Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed; taprooted, resents transplanting.
Zinnia	Dec 31 – Jan 7	Feb 4 – Feb 18	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	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 17 – Dec 31	—	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	45–60 days	Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.
Cosmos	Dec 31 – Jan 7	Feb 4 – Feb 18	Feb 4 – Feb 11	—	60–90 days	Easy from direct seed 1-3 weeks after last frost; can also start indoors 3-4 weeks early.
Nasturtium	—	Feb 4 – Feb 18	—	—	50–65 days	Frost-tender, resents root disturbance; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Dahlia	—	—	Feb 4 – Feb 18	—	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 Sebring, FL?

Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the AVON PARK 2 W, FL US station, the last spring frost in Sebring typically falls around January 28. A cautious gardener might wait until February 26 (only a 10% chance of a later frost), while December 31 marks an earlier, higher-risk planting date.

When is the first frost in Sebring, FL in fall?

The first fall frost in Sebring typically arrives around January 8. To stay safe, assume frost could start as early as December 12; in milder years it can hold off until February 10.

How long is the growing season in Sebring, FL?

Sebring's average frost-free growing season is about 343 days, running from the typical last spring frost (January 28) to the typical first fall frost (January 8).

What USDA hardiness zone is Sebring, FL in?

Sebring, 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.