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Fort Walton Beach, FL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Fort Walton Beach, FL (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 5, 2026 23 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 28, 202622 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 6, 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL’s first frost (~Dec 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Fort Walton Beach, FL

January

February

March

October

November

December

Understand your frost dates

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