Kissimmee, Florida planting calendar and frost dates
Kissimmee is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. The last spring frost typically comes around January 28 and the first fall frost around January 6, giving about 342 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 10a
- Typical last frost
- January 28
- Typical first frost
- January 6
- Frost-free season
- 342 days
Frost dates in Kissimmee
Last spring frost
- December 31Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- January 28Typical: a later frost in half of years
- February 25Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- December 17Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- January 6Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- February 7Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 342 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kissimmee 2, 2.1 miles S of the city center. Low-lying and rural spots often frost later in spring and earlier in fall than airports and city centers.
What to plant each month in Kissimmee
January
Start indoors: cantaloupes, cosmos, cucumbers, okra, pumpkins, ranunculus, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, avocados, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, dahlias, dill, figs, garden mums, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, lavenders, leeks, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, potatoes, radishes, ranunculus, rosemary, roses, sage, snapdragons, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, swiss chard, thyme, tomatoes, turnips
Plant for fall: crocuses, daffodils, garlic, hyacinths, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, tulips
February
Plant or sow outdoors: avocados, basil, cantaloupes, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, lavenders, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, swiss chard, thyme, tomatoes, watermelons, winter squash, zucchini
March
Start indoors: zinnias
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, celery, centipedegrass, cosmos, okra, peanuts, st. augustinegrass, sweet potatoes, zoysiagrass
April
Plant or sow outdoors: bermudagrass, centipedegrass, st. augustinegrass, zinnias, zoysiagrass
September
Plant for fall: brussels sprouts, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes
October
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: bearded irises, beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, radishes, snapdragons, spinach, sweet corn, swiss chard, turnips, zucchini
November
Start indoors: broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, leeks, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, snapdragons
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lettuce, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tall fescue, tulips, turnips
December
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cantaloupes, cauliflower, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tomatoes, watermelons
Plant or sow outdoors: asparagus, beets, black-eyed susans, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collard greens, figs, garlic, gladioli, grapes, grass seed, green onions, hollyhocks, kale, kentucky bluegrass, leeks, onions, peas, poppies, radishes, ranunculus, raspberries, rhubarb, roses, spinach, strawberries, sweet peas, swiss chard, tall fescue, turnips, wildflowers
Plant for fall: cabbages, cauliflower, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hyacinths, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lilies, ornamental alliums, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, saffron, spinach, tall fescue, tulips
Frost dates and zones by ZIP code in Kissimmee
Kissimmee's 4 main ZIP codes take their frost dates from 2 different NOAA stations: the typical last frost ranges from January 25 in 34743 to January 28 in 34746. Every one of them is in zone 10a.
Planting dates for popular crops in Kissimmee
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Dec 3 to 17 | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Sep 23 to 30 |
| Strawberries | — | Dec 17 to 31 | — |
| Lettuce | Dec 3 to 17 | Jan 21 to Feb 4 | Oct 7 to Nov 11 |
| Cilantro | Dec 17 to 31 | Jan 28 to Feb 4 | — |
| Basil | Dec 17 to 31 | Feb 4 to 11 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 7 to 14 | Sep 16 to 23 |
| Garlic | — | Dec 17 to 31 | Jan 6 to 20 |
| Onions | Oct 8 to Nov 19 | Dec 31 to Jan 14 | — |
| Cucumbers | Jan 7 to 21 | Feb 4 to 18 | Oct 7 to 21 |
| Pumpkins | Jan 14 to 28 | Feb 11 to 25 | — |
| Peppers | Nov 19 to Dec 17 | Feb 4 to 18 | Sep 16 to Oct 14 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 7 to 28 | Oct 14 to Nov 4 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Mar 8 to 15 | — |
| Watermelons | Dec 31 to Jan 14 | Feb 4 to 18 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Sep 30 to Oct 14 |
| Green Beans | — | Jan 28 to Feb 11 | Oct 14 to 21 |
| Zucchini | Jan 7 to 21 | Feb 4 to 18 | Oct 14 to 28 |
| Broccoli | Nov 12 to Dec 3 | Dec 31 to Jan 14 | Oct 21 to Nov 18 |
| Peas | — | Dec 17 to 31 | Oct 14 to 28 |
| Spinach | Dec 17 to 24 | Jan 21 to Feb 4 | Oct 28 to Dec 2 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 28 to Feb 18 | — |
| Zinnias | Mar 12 to 19 | Apr 9 to 23 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Nov 25 to Jan 20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Nov 25 to Jan 6 |
| Grass Seed | — | Dec 17 to 31 | Nov 25 to Dec 9 |
Nearby cities
- St. Cloud, FL zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Orlando, FL zone 10a
- Ocoee, FL zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Clermont, FL zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Winter Haven, FL zone 10a
- Apopka, FL zone 9b, last frost Feb 24
Planting in FloridaAbout zone 10aPrintable calendar for Kissimmee
Questions
When is the last frost in Kissimmee?
Around January 28 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Kissimmee 2. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after February 25.
What planting zone is Kissimmee in?
USDA hardiness zone 10a (2023 map). The zone tells you which perennials survive the winter; planting dates depend on frost dates instead.
When should I plant tomatoes in Kissimmee?
Start seeds indoors December 3 to 17 and set plants out January 28 to February 11; the safest date to plant out is after February 25.
When is the first frost in Kissimmee?
Around January 6 in a typical year, and before December 17 about 1 year in 10.