When to plant in Maitland, FL
USDA Zone 10aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Maitland, Florida — all computed from Maitland's nearest NOAA weather station.
Maitland's growing season is short at roughly -4 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 Maitland — most perennials thrive, and annual vegetables can go out early and stay late.
Frost probability
ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP · 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 Maitland’s own odds, recorded at ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 22 | Jan 25 | Dec 31 | Dec 12 | Jan 6 | Feb 4 |
| 32°F | Feb 9 | Jan 17 | Dec 26 | Dec 23 | Jan 13 | 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 Maitland, 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.
Maitland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Maitland, FL?
Plan for the last spring frost in Maitland around January 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 Maitland, FL?
In Maitland, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around January 13 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Maitland in?
Maitland is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Maitland?
Maitland has about -4 frost-free days — a short growing season — between the average last spring frost (January 17) and first fall frost (January 13).
When should I plant tomatoes in Maitland?
For Maitland, sow tomatoes indoors about November 22–December 6 and move the seedlings out around January 24, after the last spring frost.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Fairview Shores · 4 km
- Altamonte Springs · 4 km
- Winter Park · 5 km
- Lockhart · 6 km
- Casselberry · 6 km
- Forest City · 8 km
- Goldenrod · 8 km
- Longwood · 8 km
Frost dates recorded at ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AP, 10 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 Maitland, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00012841. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/maitland.