Daytona Beach, FL Lawn Care Calendar
In a typical year, put down crabgrass preventer in Daytona Beach between Jan 25 and Feb 2. Seed or sod warm-season grass between Feb 11 and Oct 24. Frost is uncommon here. Most lawns here are warm-season grass (Bermuda, zoysia, St. Augustine, centipede).
Typical lawn care dates in Daytona Beach
| Task | Typical window |
|---|---|
| Crabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)Crabgrass sprouts once soil stays above 55°F. Apply when soil reaches 50°F, before that happens. | Jan 25 – Feb 2 |
| FertilizerFeed after green-up once soil stays above 65°F; stop about 6 weeks before the first frost. | Feb 11 – Nov 12 |
| Seeding, sodding & pluggingWarm-season grass needs soil above 65°F and about 10 weeks to establish before frost. | Feb 11 – Oct 24 |
| Fall pre-emergent (winter weeds)Stops annual bluegrass (Poa annua) and winter weeds; apply as soil drops below 70°F. | Nov 9 – Nov 30 |
Median dates, 2016–2025, from NOAA weather data for Daytona Beach. This year's dates can differ by a few weeks.
Month-by-month lawn care in Daytona Beach
- JanuaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)
- FebruaryCrabgrass preventer (pre-emergent)FertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MarchFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AprilFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- MayFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JuneFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- JulyFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- AugustFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- SeptemberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- OctoberFertilizerSeeding, sodding & plugging
- NovemberFertilizerFall pre-emergent (winter weeds)
- DecemberNo treatments due; mow as needed.
Soil temperature in Daytona Beach by month
Average soil temperature 4 inches down, estimated from 2016–2025 weather. It bottoms out in January at 59°F and peaks in August at 83°F. Crabgrass preventer goes down when it reaches 50°F, usually around Jan 25.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59°F | 63°F | 67°F | 71°F | 76°F | 81°F | 82°F | 83°F | 81°F | 76°F | 69°F | 63°F |
Daytona Beach lawn timing, year by year
Over the last 10 years, soil in Daytona Beach reached 50°F, the signal for crabgrass preventer, as early as Jan 9 (2018) and as late as Feb 4 (2021): 26 days apart. A fixed calendar date can't follow that, which is why the report above uses this year's soil temperature.
| Year | Crabgrass window opened | Last spring frost | First fall frost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jan 27 | — | — |
| 2024 | Jan 21 | — | — |
| 2023 | Jan 17 | — | — |
| 2022 | Feb 1 | Jan 31 | Dec 24 |
| 2021 | Feb 4 | — | — |
| 2020 | Jan 23 | — | — |
| 2019 | Jan 31 | — | — |
| 2018 | Jan 9 | Jan 19 | — |
| 2017 | Jan 10 | — | — |
| 2016 | Jan 27 | Jan 24 | — |
Estimated from daily temperatures for Daytona Beach. A dash means it didn't happen that year.
Frequently asked questions
When should I apply pre-emergent in Daytona Beach?
In a typical year, between Jan 25 and Feb 2. Put it down when soil reaches 50°F, before it stays above 55°F and crabgrass starts sprouting. Early springs move this up by a week or more, so check this year's soil temperature above.
When is the best time to plant grass seed in Daytona Beach?
Once soil stays above 65°F, typically Feb 11 – Oct 24, leaving about 10 weeks before the first frost.
When is the last frost in Daytona Beach?
Frost does not occur in most years in Daytona Beach.
How long is the growing season in Daytona Beach?
Frost is uncommon in Daytona Beach, so cool spells rather than freezes set the length of the season.
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Nearby cities in other states
- Valdosta, GA 176 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 27 – Feb 10
- Savannah, GA 198 miles away · crabgrass preventer Jan 28 – Feb 14
- Albany, GA 249 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 1 – Feb 16
- Charleston, SC 255 miles away · crabgrass preventer Feb 4 – Feb 16