Blog

🔍

Wilcox County, AL — Planting Guide

Wilcox County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 14 and the first fall frost is November 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 244 days.

At an elevation of 51 ft, Wilcox County receives approximately 61 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 90°F with winter lows around 39°F. The predominant soil type is Clay Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8b (15°F to 20°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 14

🍂 First Frost

November 13

📅 Growing Season

244 days

⛰️ Elevation

51 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

61 in

Wilcox County, AL Long season
244 days
❄
Last Spring Frost March 14
➔ 244 growing days ➔
❄
First Fall Frost November 13

Wilcox County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8b Frost Countdown
--
Loading...
Last Frost: Mar 14 First Frost: Nov 13

Soil & Growing Conditions in Wilcox County

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.

Watering Needs

With 61 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

244-day frost-free season

Plenty of time for warm-season crops. Start heat-lovers indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost to maximise your harvest window.

Your Free Printable Garden Planner

Plan every bed, every planting, every harvest — in one place. This 22-page printable includes your zone's planting calendar, a month-by-month task list, a seed inventory tracker, a harvest log, and succession-planting charts. Built to print, write in, and actually use all season.

Instant PDF download. No spam, unsubscribe any time.

Recommended for Your Garden

📦
Raised Bed Garden Kit $40-120

Cedar raised bed kit — ideal for poor soil, clay, or small-space gardening.

Great for improving heavy clay soil drainage.

⬜
Perlite $10-18

Improve drainage and aeration in heavy clay soils with horticultural perlite.

Great for improving heavy clay soil drainage.

🏗️
Raised Bed Soil Mix $20-45

Premium blend of topsoil, compost, and perlite formulated for raised beds.

Great for improving heavy clay soil drainage.

🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Wilcox County

114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Wilcox County.

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 80–100
Amaranth Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 90–120
Artichoke — — Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Oct 10 120–180
Arugula Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 30–50
Asparagus — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Beets — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 23 50–70
Belgian Endive Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jul 4 – Aug 29 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Jul 11 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 21 — — Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Bok Choy Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 30 40–60
Broccoli Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 16 – Jun 27 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 30 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 13 – Aug 8 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Aug 1 85–110
Cabbage Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 16 – Jul 11 60–100
Calabash Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 80–120
Cardoon — — Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Sep 12 120–150
Carrots — Feb 28 — Sep 4 May 2 – Jun 6 60–80
Cauliflower Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 11 55–100
Celeriac Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 27 – Aug 1 100–120
Celery Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 6 – Aug 1 80–120
Celtuce Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 16 – Jun 27 60–90
Chard Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jun 27 50–60
Chayote Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Oct 10 120–180
Chickpeas Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 6 – Jul 18 80–110
Chicory Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 16 – Jun 27 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jun 6 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 80–100
Collard Greens Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 11 55–75
Corn — Mar 21 — — May 23 – Jul 18 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 21 — — May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Cress Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Mar 28 – Apr 18 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 16 – Jun 13 45–60
Crosne — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Aug 1 – Oct 3 150–200
Cucumber Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 50–70
Daikon — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 23 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 80–100
Edamame — Mar 21 — — Jun 6 – Jul 18 75–100
Eggplant Jan 10 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 8 65–85
Endive Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 2 – Jun 6 45–65
Escarole Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jun 6 50–70
Fava Beans Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 30 – Jul 11 75–100
Fennel Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Jul 11 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 2 Jan 1 – Jun 18 90–240
Ginger Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Nov 28 – Dec 12 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 21 — — May 16 – Jul 11 50–65
Horseradish — — Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Oct 10 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 10 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Sep 12 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jul 11 – Aug 15 100–120
Jicama Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Aug 1 – Oct 10 120–180
Kabocha Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 85–100
Kai Lan Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 2 – May 30 45–60
Kale Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 4 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 21 — — Jun 20 – Jul 25 85–110
Kohlrabi Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 2 – Jun 6 45–65
Komatsuna Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – May 23 35–50
Leeks Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 13 – Aug 29 90–150
Lentils Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 6 – Jul 18 80–110
Lettuce Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 27 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 21 — — May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Loofah Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jul 11 – Sep 12 100–150
Luffa Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Sep 12 90–150
Mache Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 30 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jun 20 55–70
Melon Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Jul 25 70–100
Microgreens Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Mar 21 – Apr 18 7–21
Mitsuba Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 May 2 – Jun 27 50–70
Mizuna Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – May 16 30–45
Mustard Greens Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 30–50
Napa Cabbage Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jun 13 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jun 20 55–70
Okra Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 50–65
Onion Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 13 – Aug 1 90–120
Pac Choi Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 23 40–55
Parsnip — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Jun 13 – Jul 25 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 16 – Jun 13 45–60
Peas Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 4 55–70
Peppers Jan 10 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 55–70
Potatoes Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 15 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 85–120
Purslane Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 30 40–60
Radicchio Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 16 – Jun 20 60–80
Radish — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Mar 28 – Apr 18 22–35
Rhubarb — — Apr 4 — — 365–730
Romanesco Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 30 – Jul 11 75–100
Rutabaga — Feb 28 — Sep 4 May 23 – Jun 27 80–100
Salsify — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Jun 13 – Jul 25 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 23 – Jul 18 70–110
Scallions Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jun 6 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Jul 4 60–80
Shallot Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Jun 13 – Aug 1 90–120
Shiso Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 18 55–70
Snow Peas Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 4 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 21 — — Jun 13 – Aug 8 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Jul 25 85–100
Spinach Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 16 – Jul 18 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Aug 15 80–120
Sunchoke — — Mar 28 — Jul 18 – Sep 12 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 21 — — May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 90–120
Tatsoi Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 18 – May 23 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–85
Turmeric Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Nov 28 – Dec 12 240–300
Turnip — Feb 28 — Sep 4 Apr 11 – May 16 40–60
Watercress Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 14 Sep 4 Apr 25 – May 30 40–60
Watermelon Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Jul 25 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 21 — — May 16 – Jul 11 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Aug 15 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 4 55–80
Zucchini Feb 14 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 16 – Jul 11 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Wilcox County

27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Wilcox County.

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Oct 17 90–180
Aronia — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Apr 4 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Apr 4 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Jul 18 70–90
Che Fruit — — Apr 4 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Apr 4 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Apr 4 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Apr 4 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Apr 4 — Jun 27 – Aug 8 80–110
Jostaberry — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Apr 4 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Apr 4 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Apr 4 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Apr 4 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Apr 4 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Apr 4 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Apr 4 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Apr 4 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Apr 4 — Jul 4 – Dec 19 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Wilcox County

39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Wilcox County.

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 — 365–730
Anise Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Jun 6 – Aug 22 90–120
Basil Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 25 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Sep 5 90–120
Borage Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 May 2 – Jun 20 50–60
Caraway Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Jul 25 60–80
Chamomile Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 18 60–90
Chervil Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 40–60
Chives — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Cilantro Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Cumin Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Jun 20 – Aug 22 100–120
Dill Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 40–60
Epazote Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 16 – Jul 11 45–60
Fennel (herb) Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 18 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Sep 5 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 21 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Jul 11 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — Jun 13 – Sep 12 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Mint — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Parsley Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 May 9 – Jul 11 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Oct 31 80–180
Rue — — Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 70–90
Sage — — Mar 21 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 75–90
Savory — — Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 50–70
Sorrel Feb 7 Feb 28 Mar 7 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Jun 20 40–60
Stevia Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 30 – Aug 8 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 24 Mar 21 Mar 28 — May 23 – Jul 25 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Oct 31 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Wilcox County

54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8b with planting dates for Wilcox County.

Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Jan 31 Feb 28 Feb 28 — Apr 25 – Sep 26 60–75
Alliums — — — Oct 16 Nov 13 – Dec 4 28–42
Anemones — — — Sep 18 Sep 25 – Oct 23 90–120
Astilbe Jan 17 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 11 70–100
Bachelor's Button — Jan 24 Feb 21 Sep 18 Apr 25 – Aug 22 60–90
Begonias Jan 3 — Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 10 70–90
Black-eyed Susan Jan 17 Feb 28 Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 17 60–80
Bleeding Hearts Jan 17 — Mar 14 — May 2 – May 30 60–90
Calendula — Jan 24 Feb 21 Sep 4 Apr 11 – Sep 5 50–70
California Poppy — — — Sep 4 Nov 13 – Mar 5 60–90
Celosia Feb 14 Feb 28 Feb 28 — May 2 – Oct 10 60–90
Columbine Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 2 – May 30 70–100
Coreopsis Jan 17 Feb 28 Mar 14 — May 16 – Oct 10 60–80
Cosmos Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 21 — May 2 – Oct 3 60–90
Crocus — — — Oct 16 Sep 18 – Oct 9 10–20
Daffodils — — — Oct 16 Sep 25 – Oct 23 20–40
Dahlias Feb 21 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Nov 7 70–120
Daylily Jan 17 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 24 60–90
Dianthus Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31 — Mar 21 – May 30 60–80
Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–90
Foxglove Jan 17 Mar 7 Mar 7 — Apr 25 – May 23 80–120
Freesia — — — Oct 2 Oct 23 – Nov 27 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Jan 31 Feb 28 Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 24 70–100
Geraniums Jan 3 — Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 10 70–100
Gladiolus — Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Nov 7 70–100
Hostas Jan 10 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Sep 26 60–90
Hyacinths — — — Oct 16 Oct 9 – Oct 30 14–28
Hydrangeas Jan 10 — Mar 7 — May 16 – Sep 19 90–150
Impatiens Jan 17 — Mar 7 — May 16 – Oct 17 60–75
Irises — Division Mar 7 — Apr 25 – May 30 60–100
Larkspur — — — Sep 4 Nov 13 – Mar 5 60–90
Lavender Jan 17 — Mar 14 — May 23 – Aug 29 90–120
Lilies — Division Mar 7 — May 16 – Sep 5 70–120
Lobelia Jan 17 — Jan 31 — Mar 28 – May 9 70–80
Lupine Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 2 – May 30 75–100
Marigolds Feb 7 Feb 28 Feb 28 — Apr 25 – Sep 12 50–70
Nasturtium Feb 14 Feb 28 Feb 28 — Apr 25 – Oct 10 55–65
Pansy Jan 3 — Feb 21 Sep 4 Apr 18 – Aug 8 70–90
Peonies — Division Mar 14 — May 9 – Jun 6 90–120
Petunia Jan 17 — Mar 7 — May 16 – Oct 3 70–90
Phlox Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 14 — May 23 – Aug 1 80–110
Portulaca Feb 14 Feb 28 Feb 28 — Apr 18 – Sep 26 50–70
Ranunculus — — — Sep 18 Oct 2 – Oct 30 90–120
Roses Jan 10 — Mar 7 — May 16 – Oct 17 90–180
Salvia Jan 17 — Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 10 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Jan 17 — Mar 14 — Jul 4 – Sep 26 60–90
Snapdragon Jan 3 Jan 31 Feb 21 Sep 4 May 2 – Sep 5 70–100
Sunflower Feb 21 Feb 28 Feb 28 — May 23 – Oct 10 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Jan 31 Jan 31 Feb 21 Sep 18 Apr 4 – Aug 8 45–60
Sweet Pea — — — Sep 11 Nov 20 – Jan 29 65–85
Tulips — — — Oct 16 Oct 2 – Oct 30 15–30
Vinca (Annual) Jan 3 — Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 10 70–90
Yarrow Jan 17 Feb 28 Mar 14 — May 16 – Oct 10 60–90
Zinnia Feb 14 Feb 28 Feb 28 — May 9 – Oct 10 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Wilcox County

Gardening Guides & Resources

Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Wilcox County.

🌿
Shade Garden Ideas Read guide →
🌿
How to Start Gardening for Beginners Read guide →
🌿
Best Companion Plants for Cucumbers Read guide →
🌿
Pepper Companion Plants Read guide →
🌿
Companion Plants for Tomatoes Read guide →
🌿
Zucchini Companion Planting Read guide →

Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Wilcox County, AL?

Wilcox County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Wilcox County, AL?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Wilcox County falls around March 14. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Wilcox County, AL?

The median first fall frost in Wilcox County arrives around November 13. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

🌱

Your Wilcox County Garden Planner — Free

A 22-page printable planner built for Wilcox County (Zone 8b). Planting dates, a month-by-month schedule, harvest log, seed inventory, and succession charts — all dialed in for your exact growing season.

Instant PDF download. No spam, unsubscribe any time.

Best Seller
The Gardener's Encyclopedia to Companion Planting

The Gardener's Encyclopedia to Companion Planting

$27 $293 value

The pairings that make vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow better — and the ones that quietly wreck a bed.

  • Proven pairings for 200+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits
  • Full seed-starting + planting schedule with timing and spacing
  • Bonus: square-foot gardening guide + printable seasonal planners
See what's inside →
Reader favourite
Seed Saving & Storage Guide

Seed Saving & Storage Guide

$27 $157 value

Most saved seeds go bad before next season. This shows exactly when to pick, how to dry, and where to store seeds from 200 plants so yours don't.

  • 200 plants, step-by-step: life cycle, pollination type, isolation
  • Exact temperature + humidity ranges that keep seeds viable
  • Bonus: searchable Google Sheets tracker + custom GPT assistant
Save a lifetime of seed money →
Composting Guide for Homesteaders

Composting Guide for Homesteaders

$27 $210 value

Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost that actually feeds the garden — instead of a pile that smells, attracts pests, and never breaks down.

  • 14 sections on composting methods, soil science, and troubleshooting
  • The 7-step hot-compost system from start to finish
  • Bonus tools: troubleshooting chart, safety guide, monitoring log
Start composting today →

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

Sources & credits

Every number on this page traces back to a primary horticulture or government data source. Click through to verify.

Plant varieties + growing data

Soil survey + temperature data

Drought monitoring

Household-consumption benchmarks

Derived

Other

Frost dates

Modeling

Precipitation + climate normals

Curated

Pest + disease pressure

Local extension offices

Daylight hours + sun data

Follow us online

Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions