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When to plant watercress in Georgia

Georgia spans USDA zones 8a–9a, so the right time to plant watercress shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville — below are local dates for 112 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Atlantathe watercress direct sow window (March 10–April 7) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostDirect sow
Atlanta8aMarch 24November 8March 10 – April 7
Columbus8bMarch 21November 11March 7 – April 4
Augusta-Richmond County8bMarch 23November 9March 9 – April 6
Macon-Bibb County8bMarch 21November 10March 7 – April 4
Savannah9aMarch 2November 30February 16 – March 16
Athens-Clarke County8bMarch 23November 10March 9 – April 6
South Fulton8aMarch 15November 20March 1 – March 29
Sandy Springs8aMarch 25November 9March 11 – April 8

Watercress in Georgia: FAQ

When can I plant watercress in Georgia?

Across Georgia, the time to direct-sow watercress spans roughly January 25 in Brunswick to March 28 in Cartersville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the watercress planting date vary across Georgia?

Yes. Georgia publishes 112 cities with their own frost dates, so the right watercress 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 watercress take to grow in Georgia?

Watercress takes about 45–60 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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