Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL Frost Dates & Growing Season

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

Last spring frost
Mar 1
~50% chance of frost after
First fall frost
Nov 27
~50% chance of frost before
Growing season
271 days
frost-free stretch
USDA zone
≈ 9a
estimated from nearby reference
Risky (1 year in 10)MedianSafe (9 years in 10)
Last spring frost Jan 31 Mar 1 Mar 23
First fall frost Dec 31 Nov 27 Nov 6
Hard freeze (28°F), median last Feb 9 · first Dec 17

Computed from NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals at the CHACTAW NOLF MILTON 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 Chactaw Nolf Milton

Computed from Chactaw Nolf Milton'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 4 – Jan 18 Mar 8 – Mar 15
🫑 Peppers Dec 21 – Jan 4 Mar 15 – Mar 22
🥬 Lettuce Jan 18 – Feb 1 Feb 1 – Feb 15 Feb 1 – Mar 1
🫛 Peas Jan 18 – Feb 1
🥕 Carrots Feb 8 – Mar 1
🥦 Broccoli Jan 11 – Jan 25 Feb 8 – Feb 22
🥬 Kale Jan 18 – Feb 1 Feb 1 – Feb 15 Feb 1 – Feb 15
🥒 Cucumbers Feb 1 – Feb 8 Mar 8 – Mar 15 Mar 8 – Mar 15
🥒 Zucchini Feb 1 – Feb 8 Mar 8 – Mar 15 Mar 8 – Mar 15
🫘 Green Beans (Bush) Mar 8 – Mar 15
🌽 Sweet Corn Mar 8 – Mar 15
🌿 Basil Jan 18 – Feb 1 Mar 8 – Mar 15 Mar 15 – Mar 22
🧄 Garlic Fall: Oct 16 – Nov 13

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 Chactaw Nolf Milton's dates automatically after a lookup.

Reading the season in Chactaw Nolf Milton

With roughly 271 frost-free days, Chactaw Nolf Milton 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 27 is late enough that fall planting is a full second season, not an afterthought.

Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL?

The average last spring frost in Chactaw Nolf Milton is around Mar 1, 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 Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL?

The average first fall frost in Chactaw Nolf Milton arrives around Nov 27. 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 Chactaw Nolf Milton?

About 271 frost-free days on average, from Mar 1 to Nov 27. That comfortably fits long-season crops like melons and winter squash, plus spring and fall plantings of cool-season vegetables.

What USDA zone is Chactaw Nolf Milton 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.