When to plant in Edgewater, FL
USDA Zone 10aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Edgewater, Florida — all computed from Edgewater's nearest NOAA weather station.
Edgewater's growing season is short at roughly -19 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. In zone 10a, frost is a minor factor for Edgewater — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
NEW SMYRNA BCH - MARINE DISCOV · 1991–2020The date the last spring and first fall frost occur, by threshold and probability. A 90% date is later in spring — and earlier in fall — than a 10% date; the 50% · 32°F row is what most gardeners plan around. These are Edgewater’s own odds, recorded at NEW SMYRNA BCH - MARINE DISCOV.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 5 | Feb 5 | Dec 31 | Dec 6 | Jan 3 | Feb 11 |
| 32°F | Feb 28 | Jan 28 | Dec 26 | Dec 19 | Jan 9 | Feb 18 |
| 28°F | Feb 11 | Jan 14 | Dec 27 | Dec 22 | Jan 10 | Feb 6 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Nothing new to sow or transplant outdoors in the next few weeks — a seasonal lull. Check the full-year calendar below for the next window.
Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Edgewater, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 27 km · complete 32°F normalsWhen stations disagree by more than a few days, that spread is real microclimate variation — elevation, water, urban heat. Judge which station best matches your own yard.
Edgewater planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Edgewater, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Edgewater is around January 28 (50% probability at 32°F, from 1991–2020 NOAA normals). Wait until after this date to set out tender plants like tomatoes and peppers.
When is the first fall frost in Edgewater, FL?
In Edgewater, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around January 9 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Edgewater in?
Edgewater is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Edgewater?
Edgewater has about -19 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 28) and first fall frost (January 9).
When should I plant tomatoes in Edgewater?
For Edgewater, sow tomatoes indoors about December 3–December 17 and move the seedlings out around February 4, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- New Smyrna Beach · 8 km
- Port Orange · 19 km
- South Daytona · 24 km
- Deltona · 27 km
- Daytona Beach · 30 km
- Orange City · 33 km
- Holly Hill · 34 km
- DeLand · 34 km
Frost dates recorded at NEW SMYRNA BCH - MARINE DISCOV, 9 km from the city center · 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals · zone from the USDA/PRISM 2023 map. How we compute this.
BlissGarden. "When to Plant in Edgewater, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00087261. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/edgewater.