What Can Grow in Savannah, GA

Savannah's coastal Georgia location has a warm subtropical climate with a very long growing season.

Savannah, GA 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 15. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, okra.

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

Near year-round growing. Cool crops Oct-March. Warm crops March-October. Figs do exceptionally well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Savannah, GA is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Savannah's coastal Georgia location has a warm subtropical climate with a very long growing season.

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

Savannah's Zone 8b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, okra, figs, muscadines, sweet potatoes. Near year-round growing. Cool crops Oct-March. Warm crops March-October. Figs do exceptionally well.

In Savannah, 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.