St. Cloud, Florida planting calendar and frost dates
St. Cloud is in USDA hardiness zone 10a. The last spring frost typically comes around January 25 and the first fall frost around January 10, giving about 355 frost-free days a year.
- Hardiness zone
- Zone 10a
- Typical last frost
- January 25
- Typical first frost
- January 10
- Frost-free season
- 355 days
Frost dates in St. Cloud
Last spring frost
- December 30Risky: frost later than this in 9 years out of 10
- January 25Typical: a later frost in half of years
- February 26Safe: a later frost only 1 year in 10
First fall frost
- December 18Risky: frost earlier than this 1 year in 10
- January 10Typical: an earlier frost in half of years
- February 10Late: frost before this in 9 years out of 10
The growing season between the typical last and first frosts is about 355 days. Frost here means a low of 32°F at the weather station.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando International Airport, 13.3 miles N 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 St. Cloud
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, celery, chives, cilantro, cosmos, cucumbers, dahlias, dill, eggplants, garden mums, ginger, gladioli, grapes, green beans, green onions, lavenders, lettuce, lilies, marigolds, mints, nasturtiums, okra, oregano, parsley, peanuts, peppers, petunias, pumpkins, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, spinach, sunflowers, sweet corn, sweet potatoes, 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
October
Start indoors: onions
Plant for fall: bearded irises, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, collard greens, cucumbers, green beans, lettuce, peas, peppers, snapdragons, sweet corn, swiss chard, tomatoes, zucchini
November
Start indoors: black-eyed susans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, chives, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, kale, leeks, lettuce, marigolds, onions, oregano, parsley, peppers, petunias, ranunculus, rosemary, sage, snapdragons, tomatoes
Plant for fall: azaleas, bearded irises, beets, broccoli, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, clematis, collard greens, coneflowers, crocuses, daffodils, daylilies, grass seed, hostas, hydrangeas, kale, kentucky bluegrass, lettuce, lilies, ornamental alliums, peas, peonies, perennial ryegrass, radishes, roses, saffron, snapdragons, spinach, swiss chard, tall fescue, tulips, turnips, zucchini
December
Start indoors: basil, black-eyed susans, cabbages, cantaloupes, cauliflower, celery, chives, cilantro, collard greens, eggplants, ginger, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, peppers, ranunculus, 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 St. Cloud
St. Cloud's 4 main ZIP codes take their frost dates from 2 different NOAA stations: the typical last frost ranges from January 25 in 34744 to January 28 in 34772. Every one of them is in zone 10a.
| ZIP code | Zone | Weather station | Typical last frost | Typical first frost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34744 | 10a | Orlando International Airport, 9.6 mi N | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| 34769 | 10a | Orlando International Airport, 13.3 mi N | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| 34771 | 10a | Orlando International Airport, 16.5 mi NW | Jan 25 | Jan 10 |
| 34772 | 10a | Kissimmee 2, 12.2 mi NW | Jan 28 | Jan 6 |
Orlando International Airport also supplies the frost dates for Ocoee, so their planting calendars match St. Cloud's.
Planting dates for popular crops in St. Cloud
| Plant | Start indoors | Plant or sow outdoors | Fall planting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Nov 30 to Dec 14 | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Sep 27 to Oct 4 |
| Strawberries | — | Dec 14 to 28 | — |
| Lettuce | Nov 30 to Dec 14 | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Oct 11 to Nov 15 |
| Cilantro | Dec 14 to 28 | Jan 25 to Feb 1 | — |
| Basil | Dec 14 to 28 | Feb 1 to 8 | — |
| Potatoes | — | Jan 4 to 11 | Sep 20 to 27 |
| Garlic | — | Dec 14 to 28 | Jan 10 to 24 |
| Onions | Oct 5 to Nov 16 | Dec 28 to Jan 11 | — |
| Cucumbers | Jan 4 to 18 | Feb 1 to 15 | Oct 11 to 25 |
| Pumpkins | Jan 11 to 25 | Feb 8 to 22 | — |
| Peppers | Nov 16 to Dec 14 | Feb 1 to 15 | Sep 20 to Oct 18 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 4 to 25 | Oct 18 to Nov 8 |
| Sweet Potatoes | — | Feb 25 to Mar 4 | — |
| Watermelons | Dec 28 to Jan 11 | Feb 1 to 15 | — |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Oct 4 to 18 |
| Green Beans | — | Jan 25 to Feb 8 | Oct 18 to 25 |
| Zucchini | Jan 4 to 18 | Feb 1 to 15 | Oct 18 to Nov 1 |
| Broccoli | Nov 9 to 30 | Dec 28 to Jan 11 | Oct 25 to Nov 22 |
| Peas | — | Dec 14 to 28 | Oct 18 to Nov 1 |
| Spinach | Dec 14 to 21 | Jan 18 to Feb 1 | Nov 1 to Dec 6 |
| Sunflowers | — | Jan 25 to Feb 15 | — |
| Zinnias | Mar 7 to 14 | Apr 4 to 18 | — |
| Tulips | — | — | Nov 29 to Jan 24 |
| Daffodils | — | — | Nov 29 to Jan 10 |
| Grass Seed | — | Dec 14 to 28 | Nov 29 to Dec 13 |
Nearby cities
- Kissimmee, FL zone 10a, last frost Jan 28
- Orlando, FL zone 10a
- Ocoee, FL zone 10a, last frost Jan 25
- Winter Haven, FL zone 10a
- Clermont, FL zone 9b, last frost Jan 29
- Apopka, FL zone 9b, last frost Feb 24
Planting in FloridaAbout zone 10aPrintable calendar for St. Cloud
Questions
When is the last frost in St. Cloud?
Around January 25 in a typical year, based on NOAA's 1991-2020 records for Orlando International Airport. There is still a 1 in 10 chance of frost after February 26.
What planting zone is St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
Start seeds indoors November 30 to December 14 and set plants out January 25 to February 8; the safest date to plant out is after February 26.
When is the first frost in St. Cloud?
Around January 10 in a typical year, and before December 18 about 1 year in 10.