Frost Dates for Peachtree City, GA

In Peachtree City, GA, the average last spring frost is around Mar 26 and the average first fall frost around Nov 6, for a growing season of about 226 days. For frost-tender plants, wait until Apr 13, when the chance of frost drops to 10%.

Average last frostMar 2650% chance of frost after this date
Safe to plantApr 13only a 10% chance of frost after
Average first frostNov 650% chance of frost before this date
Growing season226 daysfrost-free in an average year

Based on NOAA 1991–2020 records from the Atlanta, GA weather station, 2 miles away, elevation 858 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 13Oct 25
20%Apr 7Oct 30
30%Apr 2Nov 1
40%Mar 30Nov 4
50%Mar 26Nov 6
60%Mar 22Nov 9
70%Mar 18Nov 13
80%Mar 13Nov 18
90%Mar 4Nov 24

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 8Oct 29
Frost / freeze (32°F)Mar 26Nov 6
Hard freeze (28°F)Mar 9Nov 20

Planting calendar for Peachtree City

Start indoors Plant outside Fall planting
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tomatoes
Indoors Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Peppers
Indoors Jan 15 – Jan 29
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Eggplant
Indoors Jan 15 – Jan 29
Transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Basil
Indoors Feb 12 – Feb 26
Transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Cucumbers
Indoors Feb 26 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Zucchini and summer squash
Indoors Feb 26 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Apr 2 – Apr 16
Pumpkins and winter squash
Sow Apr 2 – Apr 16
Watermelons and melons
Indoors Feb 26 – Mar 5
Sow or transplant Apr 9 – Apr 23
Green beans
Sow Apr 2 – Apr 16
Sweet corn
Sow Apr 2 – Apr 16
Lettuce
Indoors Feb 12 – Feb 26
Sow or transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 9
Spinach
Sow Feb 12 – Mar 5
Fall sowing Sep 11 – Oct 2
Peas
Sow Feb 12 – Feb 26
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Kale
Indoors Jan 29 – Feb 12
Sow or transplant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 25
Broccoli
Indoors Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Mar 12 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Cabbage
Indoors Jan 29 – Feb 12
Transplant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Carrots
Sow Mar 5 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 14 – Aug 28
Radishes
Sow Feb 19 – Mar 12
Fall sowing Sep 25 – Oct 16
Beets
Sow Mar 5 – Mar 26
Fall sowing Aug 28 – Sep 11
Onions (sets or transplants)
Indoors Jan 1 – Jan 15
Plant Feb 26 – Mar 12
Potatoes
Plant Mar 5 – Mar 19
Garlic
Plant Nov 6 – Dec 4

Based on the average last frost (Mar 26) and first frost (Nov 6). The dashed lines mark those dates. Seed packets list days to maturity; adjust for your varieties.

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