When to plant in Redan, GA
USDA Zone 8aRedan, Georgia frost dates, USDA zone, and a full-year planting calendar, drawn from the nearest NOAA station and tuned to the local season.
These dates come from a station roughly 20 km away, the closest with full normals; terrain around Redan (elevation, water, pavement) can move your real frost dates a few days either way. Zone 8a means many perennials and even some tender shrubs overwinter in Redan, while your frost dates still decide when annuals go out.
Frost probability
ATLANTA PEACHTREE 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 Redan’s own odds, recorded at ATLANTA PEACHTREE AP.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 22 | Apr 7 | Mar 21 | Oct 17 | Oct 29 | Nov 12 |
| 32°F | Apr 12 | Mar 25 | Mar 5 | Oct 26 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 |
| 28°F | Mar 31 | Mar 12 | Feb 18 | Nov 4 | Nov 22 | Dec 14 |
Download this table as CSV ↓ — every threshold and probability, plus this city’s planting-window dates.
What to plant now
TODAY · JULY 19Full-year planting calendar
Each bar is the exact window to take a planting action in Redan, drawn to the day from the local frost dates. The dashed line is today.
Nearby weather stations
3 within 29 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.
Redan planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Redan, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Redan is around March 25 (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 Redan, GA?
In Redan, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 9 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Redan in?
Redan is in USDA hardiness zone 8a. In zone 8a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Redan?
There are roughly 229 frost-free days in Redan (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 25 to the first fall frost near November 9.
When should I plant tomatoes in Redan?
In Redan, start tomato seeds indoors around January 28–February 11, then transplant seedlings outdoors around April 1 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Stonecrest · 7 km
- Belvedere Park · 9 km
- Candler-McAfee · 10 km
- Clarkston · 11 km
- Scottdale · 11 km
- Tucker · 12 km
- Decatur · 12 km
- Mountain Park · 12 km
Frost dates recorded at ATLANTA PEACHTREE AP, 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 Redan, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 8a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USW00053863. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/redan.