Georgia Growing Seasons

Georgia has two Growing Seasons: The Warm Season (Planting in the Spring, Harvesting into Summer) and The Cool Season (Planting in the Summer, Harvesting into Winter).


Warm Season

The Warm Season begins after the last frost, typically coinciding with the beginning of Spring. It may come a bit before the beginning of Spring in Southern Georgia, but in Northern and Central Georgia, the Warm Growing Season typically begins with the Spring (or a little after).

Planting begins after the threat of frost has passed, then crops are harvested during the Summer.

For more details, discover your Georgia Growing Region.

Average Last Frost Dates

CityAverage Last Frost
AlbanyMarch 10
AthensMarch 25
AtlantaMarch 14
BlairsvilleApril 27
BrunswickFebruary 15
HelenApril 10
RomeMarch 31
SavannahMarch 6
ValdostaMarch 13
Warner RobinsMarch 13

Cool Season

The Cool Growing Season begins in the Summer, ends as Fall gives way to Winter, and the first frosts begin to take hold. Some crops are frost tolerant, many leafy greens for instance, their harvest will continue into the cold, freezing weather of Winter.

Planting begins during the Summer, then crops are harvested into the Late Fall/Winter.

For more details, discover your Georgia Growing Region.

Average First Frost Dates

CityAverage First Frost
AlbanyNovember 18
AthensNovember 8
AtlantaNovember 18
BlairsvilleOctober 16
BrunswickDecember 15
HelenOctober 28
RomeNovember 5
SavannahNovember 28
ValdostaNovember 20
Warner RobinsNovember 18