Frost Dates & Planting Calendar for Titusville, FL

The average first fall frost in Titusville, FL is January 13, and the average last spring frost is January 25, giving a growing season of about 362 days.

Plan your garden around Titusville, 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 25

Safe Feb 24 Typical Jan 25 Risky Dec 31

First Fall Frost

January 13

Safe Dec 23 Typical Jan 13 Risky Feb 10

Growing Season

362 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 TITUSVILLE, FL US, 1.6 km away.

— days until the typical last spring frost

How Titusville Compares

Titusville's typical last spring frost (Jan 25) comes later than in 50% of the 248 Florida cities we track.
Its 362-day growing season is 7 days longer than the Florida median of 355 days.
Compared with Alafaya (40 km away), Titusville's last spring frost comes 8 days later than Alafaya's, and its first fall frost arrives on the same day.
July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 50°F).

Monthly Temperatures

Avg. high Avg. temp Avg. low

Planting Calendar

Vegetables
Crop	Start indoors	Direct sow	Transplant	Fall planting	Maturity	Notes
Tomato	Nov 30 – Dec 14	—	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 16 – Nov 30	—	Feb 1 – Feb 15	—	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 16 – Nov 30	—	Feb 8 – Feb 15	—	65–85 days	Warm-season crop, similar timing to pepper; needs consistently warm soil (65F+) to transplant.
Cucumber	Dec 28 – Jan 4	Feb 1 – Feb 8	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 4 – Jan 11	Feb 1 – Feb 15	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 28 – Jan 4	Feb 1 – Feb 15	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 1 – Feb 15	—	—	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 28 – Jan 4	—	Feb 8 – Feb 15	—	70–90 days	Needs warm soil (65F+); start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-3 weeks after last frost.
Cantaloupe	Dec 28 – Jan 4	—	Feb 8 – Feb 15	—	70–90 days	Same warm-soil requirements as watermelon; avoid disturbing roots when transplanting.
Corn	—	Jan 25 – Feb 8	—	—	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 25 – Feb 8	—	—	50–65 days	Direct sow at last frost to 2 weeks after, once soil has warmed; frost-tender, do not rush.
Pea	—	Dec 14 – Dec 28	—	—	55–70 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 4-6 weeks before last frost as soon as soil can be worked.
Lettuce	—	Dec 28 – Jan 11	—	Nov 18 – Dec 2	45–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Also transplantable from indoor starts.
Spinach	—	Dec 14 – Dec 28	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	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	—	Jan 4 – Jan 18	—	—	50–60 days	Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.
Broccoli	Dec 7 – Dec 21	—	Jan 4 – Jan 11	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	Dec 7 – Dec 21	—	Jan 11 – Jan 18	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	Dec 7 – Dec 21	—	Dec 28 – Jan 11	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	Dec 7 – Dec 21	—	Jan 4 – Jan 18	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	Nov 4 – Nov 18	50–65 days	Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost; tolerates light frost.
Radish	—	Dec 21 – Jan 4	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	Nov 4 – Nov 18	40–60 days	Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost.
Onion	Nov 16 – Nov 30	—	Dec 28 – Jan 11	—	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 28 – Jan 11	—	—	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 8 – Feb 22	—	90–120 days	Set out slips 2-4 weeks after last frost once soil is thoroughly warm (65F+); very frost/cold sensitive.
Asparagus	—	—	Dec 28 – Jan 11	—	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 14 – Dec 21	—	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 4 – Jan 18	—	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 30 – Dec 14	—	Jan 11 – Jan 18	—	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 4 – Jan 18	—	—	40–60 days	Taprooted, does not transplant well; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost, succession sow through summer.
Oregano	Nov 30 – Dec 14	—	Jan 25 – Feb 1	—	80–90 days	Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.
Thyme	Nov 30 – Dec 14	—	Jan 25 – Feb 1	—	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 1 – Feb 15	—	—	70–100 days	Direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed; taprooted, resents transplanting.
Zinnia	Dec 28 – Jan 4	Feb 1 – Feb 15	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	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 14 – Dec 28	—	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	45–60 days	Frost-tender; start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, transplant after all frost danger has passed.
Cosmos	Dec 28 – Jan 4	Feb 1 – Feb 15	Feb 1 – Feb 8	—	60–90 days	Easy from direct seed 1-3 weeks after last frost; can also start indoors 3-4 weeks early.
Nasturtium	—	Feb 1 – Feb 15	—	—	50–65 days	Frost-tender, resents root disturbance; direct sow 1-3 weeks after last frost once soil has warmed.
Dahlia	—	—	Feb 1 – Feb 15	—	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 Titusville, FL?

Based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the TITUSVILLE, FL US station, the last spring frost in Titusville typically falls around January 25. A cautious gardener might wait until February 24 (only a 10% chance of a later frost), while December 31 marks an earlier, higher-risk planting date.

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

The first fall frost in Titusville 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 10.

How long is the growing season in Titusville, FL?

Titusville's average frost-free growing season is about 362 days, running from the typical last spring frost (January 25) to the typical first fall frost (January 13).

What USDA hardiness zone is Titusville, FL in?

Titusville, 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.