Frost dates by location
| Location | Zone | Last spring frost | First fall frost | Frost-free days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 8a | Mar 21 | Nov 11 | 235 |
| Greensboro | 8b | Mar 17 | Nov 11 | 239 |
| Mobile | 9a | Feb 21 | Dec 6 | 288 |
| Huntsville | 8a | Mar 29 | Nov 4 | 220 |
| Montgomery | 8b | Mar 13 | Nov 15 | 247 |
| Tuscaloosa | 8a | Mar 20 | Nov 10 | 235 |
| Hoover | 8b | Mar 20 | Nov 10 | 235 |
Zones in Alabama
Bottom line: a statewide planting date is a compromise nobody's garden actually
lives at. Alabama's last-frost spread is
36 days wide. Use the location nearest you.
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