When to plant in Ensley, FL
USDA Zone 9aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Ensley, Florida — all computed from Ensley's nearest NOAA weather station.
A generous ~295-day season lets Ensley gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9a is warm enough that Ensley can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
PENSACOLA 7 NNE · 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 Ensley’s own odds, recorded at PENSACOLA 7 NNE.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 21 | Mar 2 | Feb 8 | Nov 5 | Nov 24 | Dec 21 |
| 32°F | Mar 13 | Feb 17 | Jan 20 | Nov 15 | Dec 9 | Jan 12 |
| 28°F | Mar 1 | Jan 31 | Jan 4 | Dec 2 | Jan 2 | Feb 1 |
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 Ensley, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 20 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.
Ensley planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ensley, FL?
Plan for the last spring frost in Ensley around February 17 (the date it has a 50% chance of a 32°F freeze). Anything frost-sensitive should go out after it.
When is the first fall frost in Ensley, FL?
Expect Ensley's first fall frost near December 9 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Ensley in?
Ensley is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Ensley?
There are roughly 295 frost-free days in Ensley (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 17 to the first fall frost near December 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Ensley?
In Ensley, start tomato seeds indoors around December 23–January 6, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 24 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Brent · 6 km
- Gonzalez · 7 km
- Bellview · 8 km
- Ferry Pass · 8 km
- West Pensacola · 11 km
- Pensacola · 12 km
- Myrtle Grove · 13 km
- Pace · 14 km
Frost dates recorded at PENSACOLA 7 NNE, 7 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 Ensley, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086999. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/ensley.