When to plant avocado in Georgia
Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant avocado shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8a | March 24 | November 8 | March 31 – April 7 |
| Columbus | 8b | March 21 | November 11 | March 28 – April 4 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | 8b | March 23 | November 9 | March 30 – April 6 |
| Macon-Bibb County | 8b | March 21 | November 10 | March 28 – April 4 |
| Savannah | 9a | March 2 | November 30 | March 9 – March 16 |
| Athens-Clarke County | 8b | March 23 | November 10 | March 30 – April 6 |
| South Fulton | 8a | March 15 | November 20 | March 22 – March 29 |
| Sandy Springs | 8a | March 25 | November 9 | April 1 – April 8 |
Avocado in Georgia: FAQ
When can I plant avocado in Georgia?
Across Georgia, the time to transplant avocado spans roughly February 15 in Brunswick to April 18 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the avocado planting date vary across Georgia?
Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right avocado planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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