Robertsdale, AL Frost Dates & Growing Season

The two dates every Robertsdale garden is planned around, plus ready-computed planting windows for the most popular crops.

Last spring frost
Mar 5
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Nov 23
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
263 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 9a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Feb 12 Mar 5 Mar 26
First fall frost Dec 15 Nov 23 Nov 5
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Feb 21 · first Dec 9

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the ROBERTSDALE station. "Safe" means frost past that date happens only about one year in ten. Your exact garden can still run days either way with elevation and terrain — check your own ZIP with the frost date lookup.

Planting windows for Robertsdale

Computed from Robertsdale's own frost dates. Click any crop for the full zone-9 growing guide — varieties, spacing, fall plantings, and more.

CropStart seeds indoorsTransplantDirect sow
🍅 Tomatoes Jan 8 – Jan 22 Mar 12 – Mar 19
🫑 Peppers Dec 25 – Jan 8 Mar 19 – Mar 26
🥬 Lettuce Jan 22 – Feb 5 Feb 5 – Feb 19 Feb 5 – Mar 5
🫛 Peas Jan 22 – Feb 5
🥕 Carrots Feb 12 – Mar 5
🥦 Broccoli Jan 15 – Jan 29 Feb 12 – Feb 26
🥬 Kale Jan 22 – Feb 5 Feb 5 – Feb 19 Feb 5 – Feb 19
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 5 – Feb 12 Mar 12 – Mar 19 Mar 12 – Mar 19
🥒 Zucchini Feb 5 – Feb 12 Mar 12 – Mar 19 Mar 12 – Mar 19
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Mar 12 – Mar 19
🌽 Sweet Corn Mar 12 – Mar 19
🌿 Basil Jan 22 – Feb 5 Mar 12 – Mar 19 Mar 19 – Mar 26
🧄 Garlic Fall: Oct 12 – Nov 9

Want this for all 50 crops, or as a printable seed-shelf schedule? Use the planting calendar and the seed starting scheduler — both can use Robertsdale's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Robertsdale

With roughly 263 frost-free days, Robertsdale gardens fit long-season crops — melons, winter squash, sweet potatoes — with room left for spring and fall rounds of greens and roots. The first frost around Nov 23 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Robertsdale, AL?

The average last spring frost in Robertsdale is around Mar 5, based on 1991–2020 climate normals. That's a median — about half of years see a later frost, so tender crops are safest going out a week or two after this date.

When is the first frost in Robertsdale, AL?

The average first fall frost in Robertsdale arrives around Nov 23. Crops still in the garden need to mature before then, and frost-tender plants need harvesting or protection as the date approaches.

How long is the growing season in Robertsdale?

About 263 frost-free days on average, from Mar 5 to Nov 23. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Robertsdale in?

USDA zone 9a on the 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Note that zones describe winter cold, not frost timing — these frost dates are the numbers to plan plantings around.