Georgia Planting Calendar

Frost dates, growing zones, and planting dates for Georgia gardeners.

Zone 6b Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9a

The Short Answer

Georgia spans USDA zones 6b through 9a, which means planting dates vary significantly across the state. North Georgia Mountains has an average last frost around Apr 5 - Apr 20, while South Georgia sees its last frost around Feb 28 - Mar 15. Use our homepage tool with your zip code for dates specific to your exact location.

Georgia Frost Dates by Region

Long, hot growing season. Humid summers. Two planting seasons possible in southern regions.

Region Zones Last Frost (Spring) First Frost (Fall)
North Georgia Mountains 6b, 7a Apr 5 - Apr 20 Oct 10 - Oct 25
Central Georgia 7b, 8a Mar 15 - Apr 1 Nov 1 - Nov 15
South Georgia 8a, 8b, 9a Feb 28 - Mar 15 Nov 10 - Nov 25

Soil & Growing Conditions

Red clay in Piedmont. Sandy soils in coastal plain. Acidic throughout. Lime may be needed to raise pH for many vegetables.

What to Plant in Georgia

Georgia's long season gives you two planting windows and room for crops that colder states can't grow. The key is timing around your summer heat peak:

Heat Lovers (Georgia's Advantage)

OkraSweet PotatoesWatermelonEggplantPeppers

Spring & Fall Crops

TomatoesCucumbersBeans (Green/Snap)Squash (Summer)Corn (Sweet)BasilGarlicLettuceBroccoliCarrotsKalePeas

Flowers & Perennials

SunflowersZinniasLavenderMarigoldsDaylilies

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Neighboring States

Gardeners near state borders may find useful information in neighboring state guides:

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Note: Frost dates are based on NOAA 30-year Climate Normals and represent historical averages. Actual frost dates can vary significantly year to year. Zone data is from the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Last reviewed: March 29, 2026

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