When to plant in Gibsonton, FL
USDA Zone 10aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Gibsonton, Florida — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
Gibsonton's growing season is short at roughly -11 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. Zone 10a is warm enough that Gibsonton can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
TAMPA BAY AREA WFO · 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 Gibsonton’s own odds, recorded at TAMPA BAY AREA WFO.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 6 | Feb 3 | Jan 6 | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Feb 1 |
| 32°F | Feb 16 | Jan 20 | Dec 31 | Dec 19 | Jan 9 | Feb 7 |
| 28°F | Feb 7 | Jan 17 | Dec 31 | Dec 29 | Jan 14 | Feb 5 |
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 Gibsonton, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 25 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.
Gibsonton planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Gibsonton, FL?
Plan for the last spring frost in Gibsonton around January 20 (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 Gibsonton, FL?
The first fall frost in Gibsonton typically arrives around January 9 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Gibsonton in?
Gibsonton is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Gibsonton?
There are roughly -11 frost-free days in Gibsonton (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around January 20 to the first fall frost near January 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Gibsonton?
In Gibsonton, start tomato seeds indoors around November 25–December 9, then transplant seedlings outdoors around January 27 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Progress Village · 7 km
- Riverview · 7 km
- Apollo Beach · 8 km
- Palm River-Clair Mel · 11 km
- Bloomingdale · 13 km
- Sun City Center · 13 km
- Ruskin · 14 km
- Brandon · 14 km
Frost dates recorded at TAMPA BAY AREA WFO, 14 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 Gibsonton, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00088782. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/gibsonton.