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Crystal River, FL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Crystal River, FL (USDA hardiness zone 9b). Typical last spring frost around Mar 3, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 5, 202620 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 31, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10 — a good target for tender crops like tomatoes and peppers.

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Still time to plant

As of today, these crops can still reach harvest before Crystal River, FL’s first frost (~Dec 5, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Crystal River, FL

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March

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September

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Crystal River, FL (covering 2 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.