When to plant in Ocoee, FL
USDA Zone 10aHere are the average frost dates, USDA hardiness zone, and a month-by-month planting calendar for Ocoee, Florida — all computed from Ocoee's nearest NOAA weather station.
Ocoee's growing season is short at roughly -19 days, so succession planting is limited; lean on transplants over direct sowing for anything slow to mature. Zone 10a is warm enough that Ocoee can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
ORLANDO W · 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 Ocoee’s own odds, recorded at ORLANDO W.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Mar 12 | Feb 8 | Jan 10 | Dec 1 | Dec 27 | Jan 24 |
| 32°F | Feb 26 | Jan 28 | Jan 1 | Dec 18 | Jan 9 | Feb 6 |
| 28°F | Feb 13 | Jan 20 | Dec 31 | Dec 25 | Jan 13 | Feb 10 |
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 Ocoee, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 23 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.
Ocoee planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Ocoee, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Ocoee is around January 28 (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 Ocoee, FL?
Expect Ocoee's first fall frost near January 9 — a 50% chance of 32°F by that date. Bring in or cover tender crops ahead of it.
What hardiness zone is Ocoee in?
Ocoee is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. In zone 10a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Ocoee?
There are roughly -19 frost-free days in Ocoee (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around January 28 to the first fall frost near January 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Ocoee?
In Ocoee, start tomato seeds indoors around December 3–December 17, then transplant seedlings outdoors around February 4 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Pine Hills · 6 km
- Winter Garden · 8 km
- Lake Butler · 9 km
- Lockhart · 11 km
- Forest City · 13 km
- Fairview Shores · 13 km
- Apopka · 14 km
- Doctor Phillips · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at ORLANDO W, 8 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 Ocoee, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00086634. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/ocoee.