When to plant in Ferry Pass, FL
USDA Zone 9aFerry Pass, Florida frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With about 295 frost-free days, Ferry Pass supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9a is warm enough that Ferry Pass 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 Ferry Pass’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 Ferry Pass, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 22 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.
Ferry Pass planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ferry Pass, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Ferry Pass is around February 17 (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 Ferry Pass, FL?
In Ferry Pass, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around December 9 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Ferry Pass in?
Ferry Pass is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Ferry Pass?
There are roughly 295 frost-free days in Ferry Pass (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 Ferry Pass?
In Ferry Pass, 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 · 8 km
- Ensley · 8 km
- Pensacola · 9 km
- Pace · 11 km
- Gonzalez · 12 km
- West Pensacola · 13 km
- Bellview · 13 km
- Myrtle Grove · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at PENSACOLA 7 NNE, 2 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 Ferry Pass, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086999. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/ferry-pass.