Frost Dates for Titusville, FL

In Titusville, FL, the average last spring frost is around Jan 25 and the average first fall frost around Jan 13, for a growing season of about 362 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Feb 24, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostJan 2550% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantFeb 24only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostJan 1350% chance of frost before this date
Growing season362 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Titusville, FL weather station, 4 miles away, elevation 16 ft. Frost can come earlier in low spots and valleys and later near cities and large lakes.

Frost probability by date

Chance of a 32°F frost after the spring date, or before the fall date.

ChanceLast spring frostFirst fall frost
10%Feb 24Dec 23
20%Feb 12Dec 30
30%Feb 4Jan 4
40%Jan 31Jan 8
50%Jan 25Jan 13
60%Jan 21Jan 20
70%Jan 14Jan 26
80%Jan 9Feb 1
90%Dec 31Feb 10

Light frost vs. hard freeze

Average (50%) dates for each temperature. Tender plants are damaged at 36°F; most hardy crops survive until 28°F.

TemperatureLast in springFirst in fall
Light frost (36°F)Feb 3Jan 5
Frost / freeze (32°F)Jan 25Jan 13
Hard freeze (28°F)Jan 22Jan 16

Planting calendar for Titusville

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Peppers
Indoors Nov 16 – Nov 30
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Eggplant
Indoors Nov 16 – Nov 30
Transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Basil
Indoors Dec 14 – Dec 28
Transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Cucumbers
Indoors Dec 28 – Jan 4
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Dec 28 – Jan 4
Sow or transplant Feb 1 – Feb 15
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 15
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Dec 28 – Jan 4
Sow or transplant Feb 8 – Feb 22
Green beans
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 15
Sweet corn
Sow Feb 1 – Feb 15
Lettuce
Indoors Dec 14 – Dec 28
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 16
Spinach
Sow Dec 14 – Jan 4
Fall sowing Nov 18 – Dec 9
Peas
Sow Dec 14 – Dec 28
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Kale
Indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14
Sow or transplant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Dec 2
Broccoli
Indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14
Transplant Jan 11 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Cabbage
Indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14
Transplant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Carrots
Sow Jan 4 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Oct 21 – Nov 4
Radishes
Sow Dec 21 – Jan 11
Fall sowing Dec 2 – Dec 23
Beets
Sow Jan 4 – Jan 25
Fall sowing Nov 4 – Nov 18
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Nov 2 – Nov 16
Plant Dec 28 – Jan 11
Potatoes
Plant Jan 4 – Jan 18
Garlic
Plant Jan 13 – Feb 10

Based on the average last frost (Jan 25) and first frost (Jan 13). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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