When to plant in Valdosta, GA
USDA Zone 9aEverything below — frost dates, hardiness zone, and what to plant when in Valdosta, Georgia — is derived from the closest NOAA station with complete climate normals.
With about 267 frost-free days, Valdosta supports back-to-back plantings; stagger sowings every few weeks to keep beds productive spring through fall. Zone 9a is warm enough that Valdosta can grow subtropical perennials, and the short (or absent) frost period barely limits the annual calendar.
Frost probability
VALDOSTA 2 S · 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 Valdosta’s own odds, recorded at VALDOSTA 2 S.
| Threshold | SPRING 10% | SPRING 50% | SPRING 90% | FALL 10% | FALL 50% | FALL 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36°F | Apr 6 | Mar 19 | Feb 28 | Nov 1 | Nov 16 | Dec 2 |
| 32°F | Mar 23 | Mar 5 | Feb 9 | Nov 9 | Nov 27 | Dec 21 |
| 28°F | Mar 12 | Feb 16 | Jan 21 | Nov 22 | Dec 16 | Jan 16 |
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 Valdosta, 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.
Valdosta planting FAQ
When is the last spring frost in Valdosta, GA?
On average, the last spring frost in Valdosta is around March 5 (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 Valdosta, GA?
In Valdosta, the first 32°F freeze of fall lands around November 27 on average. Time your last harvests and any season-extension cover before it.
What hardiness zone is Valdosta in?
Valdosta is in USDA hardiness zone 9a. In zone 9a, winters are mild — many tender perennials overwinter here.
How long is the growing season in Valdosta?
There are roughly 267 frost-free days in Valdosta (a long growing season), running from the average last frost around March 5 to the first fall frost near November 27.
When should I plant tomatoes in Valdosta?
In Valdosta, start tomato seeds indoors around January 8–January 22, then transplant seedlings outdoors around March 12 once the danger of frost has passed.
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Nearby cities
8 within reach- Moultrie · 61 km
- Thomasville · 67 km
- Tifton · 72 km
- Douglas · 83 km
- Cairo · 89 km
- Bradfordville · 94 km
- Lake City · 96 km
- Waycross · 97 km
Frost dates recorded at VALDOSTA 2 S, 5 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 Valdosta, GA — Frost Dates & Zone 9a." Frost normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station USC00098974. Retrieved from https://blissgarden.com/georgia/valdosta.