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Valdosta, GA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Valdosta usually comes around Feb 23 and the first fall frost around Dec 2, a growing season of about 282 days. Start tomatoes indoors Jan 12 – Jan 26 and plant them outside Mar 9 – Mar 23.

Last spring frostFeb 23
First fall frostDec 2
Growing season282 days

When to plant vegetables in Valdosta

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 9 – Mar 23—
PeppersJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 16 – Mar 30—
EggplantJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 16 – Mar 30—
Cucumbers—Mar 9 – Mar 23—
Zucchini & summer squash—Mar 9 – Mar 23—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 16 – Mar 30—
Green beans—Mar 9 – Mar 23Sep 9 – Sep 23
Sweet corn—Mar 9 – Mar 23—
BasilJan 26 – Feb 9Mar 9 – Mar 23—
LettuceDec 29 – Jan 12Jan 26 – Mar 9Oct 7 – Oct 21
Spinach—Jan 12 – Feb 2Oct 7 – Oct 21
Peas—Jan 12 – Feb 2Sep 23 – Oct 7
Carrots—Jan 26 – Mar 2Sep 9 – Sep 23
Radishes—Jan 19 – Mar 9Oct 21 – Nov 4
BroccoliDec 15 – Dec 29Jan 26 – Feb 9Sep 9 – Sep 23
KaleDec 29 – Jan 12Jan 19 – Feb 2Sep 23 – Oct 7
Onions—Jan 26 – Feb 9—
Potatoes—Feb 2 – Mar 2—
Garlic——Nov 18 – Dec 23

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Valdosta. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Valdosta

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Basil, Lettuce, KalePlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions
  2. FebruaryStart indoors: BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  4. AprilPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Valdosta?

The median last spring frost is Feb 23 and the median first fall frost is Dec 2, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Valdosta?

Start seeds indoors Jan 12 – Jan 26 and set plants outside Mar 9 – Mar 23, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Valdosta?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Dec 2): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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