When to plant in Parkland, FL
USDA Zone 10bParkland, Florida frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
With only about -5 frost-free days, Parkland has a short season — start heat-lovers indoors early, favor quick-maturing varieties, and use row cover to stretch both ends. Heads up: the nearest complete-normals station is about 20 km from Parkland, so your yard's frost dates can differ — a low spot or a paved city center can shift them by a week. Zone 10b is warm enough that Parkland can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
LOXAHATCHEE NWR · 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 Parkland’s own odds, recorded at LOXAHATCHEE NWR.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Feb 22 | Jan 26 | Jan 3 | Dec 28 | Jan 16 | Feb 13 |
| 32°F | Feb 7 | Jan 22 | Dec 31 | Dec 31 | Jan 17 | 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 Parkland, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
2 within 42 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.
Parkland planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Parkland, FL?
On average, the last spring frost in Parkland is around January 22 (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 Parkland, FL?
In Parkland, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around January 17 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Parkland in?
Parkland is in USDA hardiness zone 10b. In zone 10b, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Parkland?
There are roughly -5 frost-free days in Parkland (a short growing season), running from the average last frost around January 22 to the first fall frost near January 17.
When should I plant tomatoes in Parkland?
In Parkland, start tomato seeds indoors around November 27–December 11, then transplant seedlings outdoors around January 29 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Coral Springs · 6 km
- Coconut Creek · 8 km
- Margate · 9 km
- North Lauderdale · 13 km
- Deerfield Beach · 13 km
- Tamarac · 13 km
- Pompano Beach · 15 km
- Boca Raton · 16 km
Frost dates recorded at LOXAHATCHEE NWR, 20 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 Parkland, FL — Frost Dates & Zone 10b." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00085184. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/florida/parkland.