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When to plant sunflower in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant sunflower shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe sunflower direct sow window (March 24–April 14) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 24 – April 14
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 21 – April 11
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 23 – April 13
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 21 – April 11
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30March 2 – March 23
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 23 – April 13
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 15 – April 5
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 25 – April 15

Sunflower in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant sunflower in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow sunflower spans roughly February 8 in Brunswick to April 11 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the sunflower planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sunflower planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does sunflower take to grow in Georgia?

Sunflower takes about 70–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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