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Lake City, FL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Lake City, FL (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Mar 1, 2026 18 days year to year), first fall frost around Nov 28, 202617 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 24, 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 Lake City, FL’s first frost (~Nov 28, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Lake City, FL

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Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Lake City, FL (covering 3 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.