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Ocala, FL planting calendar

When to plant vegetables in Ocala, FL (USDA hardiness zone 9a). Typical last spring frost around Feb 25, 2026 22 days year to year), first fall frost around Dec 12, 202621 days).

Playing it safe? Spring frost holds off until about Mar 25, 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 Ocala, FL’s first frost (~Dec 12, 2026) — fastest first.

Month by month in Ocala, FL

January

February

March

April

September

October

December

Understand your frost dates

Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location in Ocala, FL (covering 11 ZIPs); your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.