Frost Dates for Brookhaven, GA

In Brookhaven, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 25 and the average first fall frost around Nov 9, for a growing season of about 228 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 12, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 2550% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 12only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 950% chance of frost before this date
Growing season228 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 1,002 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%Apr 12Oct 26
20%Apr 5Oct 30
30%Apr 1Nov 2
40%Mar 29Nov 5
50%Mar 25Nov 9
60%Mar 22Nov 12
70%Mar 17Nov 16
80%Mar 12Nov 20
90%Mar 5Nov 27

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)Apr 7Oct 29
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 25Nov 9
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 12Nov 22

Planting calendar for Brookhaven

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Peppers
Indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28
Transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Basil
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 25 – Mar 4
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 25 – Mar 4
Sow or transplant Apr 1 – Apr 15
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 1 – Apr 15
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 25 – Mar 4
Sow or transplant Apr 8 – Apr 22
Green beans
Sow Apr 1 – Apr 15
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 1 – Apr 15
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 11 – Feb 25
Sow or transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 12
Spinach
Sow Feb 11 – Mar 4
Fall sowing Sep 14 – Oct 5
Peas
Sow Feb 11 – Feb 25
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Kale
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Sow or transplant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 28
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Mar 11 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 28 – Feb 11
Transplant Mar 4 – Mar 18
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Carrots
Sow Mar 4 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Aug 17 – Aug 31
Radishes
Sow Feb 18 – Mar 11
Fall sowing Sep 28 – Oct 19
Beets
Sow Mar 4 – Mar 25
Fall sowing Aug 31 – Sep 14
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Dec 31 – Jan 14
Plant Feb 25 – Mar 11
Potatoes
Plant Mar 4 – Mar 18
Garlic
Plant Nov 9 – Dec 7

Based on the average last frost (Mar 25) and first frost (Nov 9). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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