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Zone 8b planting calendar and frost dates

In USDA hardiness zone 8b, the average last spring frost is Mar 16 and the average first fall frost is Nov 15, leaving about 244 frost-free days. To be 90% sure of no later frost, wait until about Apr 4 to plant tender crops. These are medians of 119 NOAA weather stations in zone 8b; their last-frost dates range from Feb 27 to May 16.

What to plant each month in zone 8b

January

Tomatoes (start indoors), Bell peppers (start indoors), Kale (start indoors), Broccoli (start indoors), Cauliflower (start indoors), Cabbage (start indoors), Brussels sprouts (start indoors), Onions (start indoors), Basil (start indoors), Sage (start indoors), Coleus (start indoors), Marigolds (start indoors), Foxglove (start indoors), Coneflowers (start indoors), Bee balm (start indoors)

February

Potatoes (plant), Watermelon (start indoors), Peas (plant), Lettuce (start indoors), Lettuce (plant), Spinach (plant), Kale (plant), Broccoli (plant), Cabbage (plant), Brussels sprouts (plant), Carrots (plant), Beets (plant), Radishes (plant), Onions (plant), Asparagus (plant), Strawberries (plant), Blueberries (plant), Blackberries (plant), Dahlias (start indoors), Caladiums (start indoors), Rose bushes (plant), Wildflower seeds (plant)

March

Tomatoes (plant), Bell peppers (plant), Pumpkins (plant), Cucumbers (plant), Okra (plant), Zucchini (plant), Watermelon (plant), Green beans (plant), Sweet corn (plant), Cauliflower (plant), Basil (plant), Cilantro (plant), Dill (plant), Sage (plant), Lavender (plant), Borage (plant), Catmint (plant), Gladiolus (plant), Dahlias (plant), Begonias (plant), Coleus (plant), Marigolds (plant), Zinnias (plant), Sunflowers (plant), Cosmos (plant), Mums (plant), Lantana (plant), Hydrangeas (plant), Foxglove (plant), Coneflowers (plant), Bee balm (plant), Hostas (plant), Sedum (plant), Jasmine (plant)

April

Sweet potatoes (plant), Caladiums (plant), Grass seed (plant)

July

Brussels sprouts (plant for fall)

August

Green beans (plant for fall), Peas (plant for fall), Kale (plant for fall), Broccoli (plant for fall), Cauliflower (plant for fall), Cabbage (plant for fall), Carrots (plant for fall)

September

Lettuce (plant for fall), Spinach (plant for fall), Beets (plant for fall), Cilantro (plant for fall), Sage (plant for fall), Lavender (plant for fall), Catmint (plant for fall), Blueberries (plant for fall), Mums (plant for fall), Hydrangeas (plant for fall), Rose bushes (plant for fall), Iris (plant), Foxglove (plant for fall), Coneflowers (plant for fall), Bee balm (plant for fall), Sedum (plant for fall), Grass seed (plant for fall)

October

Radishes (plant for fall), Strawberries (plant for fall), Daffodils (plant), Peonies (plant), Hostas (plant for fall)

November

Garlic (plant), Tulips (plant), Wildflower seeds (plant for fall)

December

Lavender (start indoors), Begonias (start indoors)

Zone 8b planting dates for every plant

PlantStart indoorsPlant outdoorsFall planting
TomatoesJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Bell peppersJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 13–
Potatoes–Feb 16 – Mar 9–
Pumpkins–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Cucumbers–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Okra–Mar 30 – Apr 20–
Zucchini–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
WatermelonFeb 16 – Feb 23Mar 30 – Apr 13–
Green beans–Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 30 – Sep 13
Sweet corn–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Sweet potatoes–Apr 6 – Apr 20–
Peas–Feb 2 – Feb 23Aug 23 – Sep 13
LettuceFeb 2 – Feb 16Feb 16 – Mar 9Sep 20 – Oct 11
Spinach–Feb 2 – Feb 23Sep 20 – Oct 11
KaleJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 9 – Mar 2Aug 23 – Sep 13
BroccoliJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 23 – Mar 9Aug 16 – Sep 6
CauliflowerJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 16 – Sep 6
CabbageJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 16 – Mar 2Aug 9 – Aug 30
Brussels sproutsJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 23 – Mar 9Jul 26 – Aug 16
Carrots–Feb 23 – Mar 16Aug 23 – Sep 6
Beets–Feb 16 – Mar 9Sep 6 – Sep 20
Radishes–Feb 2 – Mar 2Oct 4 – Oct 18
OnionsJan 5 – Jan 19Feb 16 – Mar 2–
Garlic––Nov 15 – Dec 13
Asparagus–Feb 16 – Mar 9–
BasilJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Cilantro–Mar 2 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Oct 18
Dill–Mar 16 – Mar 30–
SageJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
LavenderDec 22 – Jan 5Mar 23 – Apr 13Sep 6 – Sep 20
Borage–Mar 16 – Mar 30–
Catmint–Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Strawberries–Feb 16 – Mar 9Oct 4 – Oct 18
Blueberries–Feb 16 – Mar 9Sep 20 – Oct 18
Blackberries–Feb 16 – Mar 9–
Tulips––Nov 1 – Dec 13
Daffodils––Oct 18 – Nov 29
Gladiolus–Mar 16 – Mar 30–
DahliasFeb 2 – Feb 16Mar 23 – Apr 6–
CaladiumsFeb 2 – Feb 16Apr 6 – Apr 20–
BegoniasDec 22 – Jan 19Mar 23 – Apr 6–
ColeusJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 30 – Apr 13–
MarigoldsJan 19 – Feb 2Mar 16 – Mar 30–
Zinnias–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Sunflowers–Mar 23 – Apr 6–
Cosmos–Mar 16 – Mar 30–
Mums–Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Lantana–Mar 30 – Apr 13–
Hydrangeas–Mar 16 – Mar 30Sep 20 – Oct 4
Rose bushes–Feb 16 – Mar 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
Peonies––Oct 4 – Nov 15
Iris––Sep 6 – Oct 4
FoxgloveJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 2 – Mar 23Sep 20 – Oct 4
ConeflowersJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Bee balmJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Hostas–Mar 2 – Mar 30Oct 4 – Oct 18
Sedum–Mar 16 – Apr 6Sep 20 – Oct 4
Jasmine–Mar 30 – Apr 13–
Wildflower seeds–Feb 16 – Mar 9Nov 15 – Dec 27
Grass seed–Apr 13 – May 11Sep 13 – Oct 4

Places in zone 8b

Weather stations used for this zone include Alabaster Shelby, AL; Andalusia Opp, AL; Arlington, TX; Athens Ben Epps, GA; Atlanta Hartsfield, GA; Augusta Bush, GA; Augusta Daniel, GA; Aurora, OR; Austin 33 Nw, TX; Beaufort Michael J Smith, NC; Bellingham, WA; Blackville 3 W, SC; Bonifay Tri, FL; Brewton 3 Nne, AL; Burnet, TX; Cherry Point Mcas, NC; China Lake Naf, CA; Clemson Oconee, SC; Columbia, SC; Columbia Owens Dwtn, SC; Columbus Metro, GA; Corsicana Campbell, TX; Corvallis 10 Ssw, OR; Crestview Bob Sikes, FL and 95 more.

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