When to plant in Mount Dora, FL
USDA Zone 9bHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Mount Dora, Florida — all computed from Mount Dora's nearest NOAA weather station.
A generous ~308-day season lets Mount Dora gardeners direct-sow more and still ripen long-maturity crops like melons and winter squash. Zone 9b is warm enough that Mount Dora can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
MT PLYMOUTH 1SSW · 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 Mount Dora’s own odds, recorded at MT PLYMOUTH 1SSW.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Feb 12 | Nov 11 | Dec 7 | Jan 6 |
| 32°F | Mar 20 | Feb 24 | Jan 22 | Nov 29 | Dec 29 | Jan 27 |
| 28°F | Mar 6 | Feb 3 | Jan 5 | Dec 12 | Jan 10 | Feb 9 |
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 Mount Dora, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 17 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.
Mount Dora planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Mount Dora, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Mount Dora is around February 24 (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 Mount Dora, FL?
The first fall frost in Mount Dora typically arrives around December 29 (50% probability at 32°F). Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops before then.
What hardiness zone is Mount Dora in?
Mount Dora is in USDA hardiness zone 9b. In zone 9b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Mount Dora?
There are roughly 308 frost-free days in Mount Dora (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around February 24 to the first fall frost near December 29.
When should I plant tomatoes in Mount Dora?
In Mount Dora, start tomato seeds indoors around December 30–January 13, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 3 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Eustis · 6 km
- Tavares · 13 km
- Apopka · 16 km
- Wekiwa Springs · 24 km
- Groveland · 24 km
- Forest City · 25 km
- Minneola · 25 km
- Ocoee · 28 km
Frost dates recorded at MT PLYMOUTH 1SSW, 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 Mount Dora, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 9b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00087228. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/mount-dora.