What Can Grow in Mobile, AL

Mobile's Gulf Coast location gives it one of the longest growing seasons in Alabama with near-tropical conditions.

Mobile, AL is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season lasts about 230 days, with last frost around February 15 and first fall frost around November 10. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra.

8bUSDA Zone
230 daysFrost-Free
February 15Last Frost
November 10First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Mobile
tomatoespeppersokrafigscitrussweet potatoes
💡 Planting Tips

Near year-round growing. Cool crops Oct-April; heat crops May-September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile, AL is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Mobile's Gulf Coast location gives it one of the longest growing seasons in Alabama with near-tropical conditions.

The average last spring frost in Mobile is around February 15. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 10, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 230 days.

Mobile's Zone 8b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, okra, figs, citrus, sweet potatoes. Near year-round growing. Cool crops Oct-April; heat crops May-September.

In Mobile, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 15. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.