What Can Grow in Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee's north Florida panhandle location gives it more frost risk than south Florida but still a long warm season.

Tallahassee, FL is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season lasts about 225 days, with last frost around February 20 and first fall frost around November 20. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, blueberries.

8bUSDA Zone
225 daysFrost-Free
February 20Last Frost
November 20First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Tallahassee
tomatoespeppersblueberriessweet potatoescollardsbeans
💡 Planting Tips

Occasional frost — monitor closely in December-January. Two full planting cycles possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tallahassee, FL is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. Tallahassee's north Florida panhandle location gives it more frost risk than south Florida but still a long warm season.

The average last spring frost in Tallahassee is around February 20. The first fall frost typically arrives around November 20, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 225 days.

Tallahassee's Zone 8b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, blueberries, sweet potatoes, collards, beans. Occasional frost — monitor closely in December-January. Two full planting cycles possible.

In Tallahassee, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of February 20. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.