Hendry County, FL — Planting Guide
Hendry County is in USDA Zone 10a. The average last spring frost is January 1 and the first fall frost is December 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 364 days.
At an elevation of 403 ft, Hendry County receives approximately 55.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 61°F. The predominant soil type is Sand.
🌡️ Zone
10a (30°F to 35°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
January 1
🍂 First Frost
December 31
📅 Growing Season
364 days
⛰️ Elevation
403 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
55.9 in
Hendry County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Sand
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
No frost countdown needed. Frost is exceptional in this area — most years record zero frost days. Plan around heat and rainfall instead.
What to Plant Next in Hendry County
In a year-round growing climate, succession planning isn't about beating frost — it's about matching the next crop to the next season's heat.
Cool-season crops typically finish March–April as temperatures climb. Don't replant lettuce or brassicas now — they'll bolt within weeks. Switch to heat-lovers.
Spring tomato vines fade as summer humidity rises. Pull them by June and plant heat-survivors that thrive in the conditions tomatoes hate.
As humidity drops in September–October, the second growing season opens. Plant transplants of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant — they'll set fruit through fall and into winter.
Winter is your "spring" — direct-sow every 2 weeks for continuous lettuce, spinach, and radish harvests. Plant strawberries, garlic, and onions. Brassicas planted now finish in January–March.
Soil & Growing Conditions in Hendry County
Soil Type
Sand
Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.
Watering Needs
With 55.9 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
365-day frost-free season
Your long season supports multiple successions and heat-demanding crops like melons, sweet potatoes, and peppers. Plant warm-season crops as soon as soil warms.
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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.
Recommended for Your Garden
Reduce heat stress and sun scorch in hot climates with UV-stabilized shade cloth.
Retain moisture and nutrients in sandy soils with expanded vermiculite.
Test your soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels before planting.
🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Hendry County
105 vegetables that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.
Show all 105 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – May 7 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 28 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Jan 15 | — | May 21 – Jul 30 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Dec 11 | — | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Apr 23 – Jun 18 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Apr 9 – May 28 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Apr 2 – May 28 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 14 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – May 28 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Jan 15 | — | May 21 – Jul 2 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Dec 11 | — | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 30 | 55–100 |
| Celery | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 26 – May 21 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 16 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | May 14 – Jul 23 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 26 – May 7 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – May 7 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 30 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 12 – May 7 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Jan 15 – Feb 5 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 45–60 |
| Cucumber | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Dec 11 | — | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – May 7 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 26 – May 7 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 19 – May 21 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 30 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Ginger | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Sep 10 – Nov 19 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–65 |
| Hot Peppers | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 19 – Jun 25 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 23 – May 28 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | May 14 – Jul 23 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 19 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 23 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Apr 9 – May 14 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 19 – Mar 26 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Apr 2 – Jun 18 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 26 – May 7 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 16 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 23 – Jun 25 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – Jun 25 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 19 – May 7 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 | 7–21 |
| Mizuna | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Mar 5 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 2 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 2 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Apr 2 – May 21 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 12 | 40–55 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 23 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 19 – May 28 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 28 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 5 – Apr 9 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Dec 11 | — | Nov 5 | Jan 8 – Jan 29 | 22–35 |
| Romanesco | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 19 – Apr 30 | 75–100 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Mar 12 – May 7 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Mar 26 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – Apr 16 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Apr 2 – May 21 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 23 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Apr 2 – May 28 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 7 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Feb 26 – Apr 30 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – May 28 | 80–120 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 12 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 28 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Mar 12 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Sep 10 – Nov 19 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Dec 11 | — | Nov 5 | Jan 22 – Feb 26 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Nov 5 | Feb 12 – Mar 19 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 19 – May 7 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Jan 8 | — | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Apr 9 – May 28 | 90–120 |
| Yam | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Jul 9 – Dec 24 | 180–330 |
| Yard Long Beans | Nov 20 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 16 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Dec 4 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 | — | Feb 26 – Apr 23 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Hendry County
16 fruits that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.
Show all 16 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Jan 15 | — | Apr 16 – Jul 30 | 90–180 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Jan 15 | — | Mar 26 – Apr 30 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Dragon Fruit | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Figs | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Jan 15 | — | Mar 26 – May 21 | 65–80 |
| Guava | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Jan 15 | — | Apr 9 – May 21 | 80–110 |
| Loquat | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Passion Fruit | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 365–545 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Jan 15 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Jan 15 | — | Apr 16 – Jan 14 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Hendry County
23 herbs that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.
Show all 23 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Mar 26 – Jun 11 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – May 7 | 50–75 |
| Borage | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 19 – Apr 9 | 50–60 |
| Chervil | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 40–60 |
| Cumin | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Apr 9 – Jun 11 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 5 – Apr 9 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Feb 26 – Apr 23 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – May 7 | 60–90 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 26 – May 21 | 75–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 26 – Jun 25 | 75–120 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Dec 25 | Nov 5 | Feb 26 – Apr 30 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Apr 2 – Aug 20 | 80–180 |
| Sage | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 26 – May 21 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – Apr 30 | 50–70 |
| Stevia | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 12 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Nov 20 | Jan 8 | Jan 8 | — | Mar 5 – May 7 | 50–75 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Hendry County
31 flowers that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.
Show all 31 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Nov 20 | Nov 27 | Nov 27 | — | Jan 22 – Aug 6 | 60–75 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Nov 19 | Nov 19 – Dec 17 | 90–120 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Oct 23 | Nov 20 | Oct 8 | Jan 15 – Apr 23 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Oct 23 | — | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Aug 27 | 70–90 |
| Calendula | — | Oct 23 | Nov 20 | Sep 24 | Jan 1 – Apr 9 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 24 | Dec 3 – Mar 25 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Dec 4 | Nov 27 | Nov 27 | — | Jan 29 – Sep 3 | 60–90 |
| Cosmos | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Aug 13 | 60–90 |
| Dahlias | — | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | — | Mar 12 – Oct 8 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Nov 20 | — | Dec 4 | — | Feb 12 – Aug 27 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Nov 6 | Oct 23 | Oct 23 | — | Dec 11 – Jan 29 | 60–80 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Nov 19 | Nov 19 – Dec 24 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Nov 27 | Dec 4 | Dec 4 | — | Feb 12 – Aug 13 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Oct 23 | — | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Aug 27 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | — | Mar 12 – Oct 8 | 70–100 |
| Impatiens | Nov 6 | — | Nov 27 | — | Feb 5 – Aug 20 | 60–75 |
| Larkspur | — | — | — | Nov 5 | Jan 14 – Mar 25 | 60–90 |
| Marigolds | Nov 27 | Nov 27 | Nov 27 | — | Jan 22 – Jul 30 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Nov 20 | — | Jan 15 – Aug 13 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | — | Division | Nov 20 | Sep 24 | Jan 1 – Mar 12 | 70–90 |
| Petunia | Nov 6 | — | Dec 4 | — | Feb 12 – Aug 13 | 70–90 |
| Portulaca | Dec 4 | Nov 27 | Nov 27 | — | Jan 15 – Aug 20 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Nov 19 | Nov 19 – Dec 17 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Nov 6 | — | Dec 4 | — | Feb 12 – Aug 27 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Nov 6 | — | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Aug 13 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Nov 20 | — | Dec 4 | — | Mar 26 – May 21 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | — | Oct 23 | Nov 20 | Sep 24 | Jan 22 – Jun 18 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Dec 11 | Nov 20 | Nov 20 | — | Feb 12 – Aug 13 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | — | Oct 23 | Nov 20 | Oct 8 | Dec 18 – Mar 12 | 45–60 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Oct 23 | — | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Sep 10 | 70–90 |
| Zinnia | Dec 4 | Nov 20 | Nov 20 | — | Jan 29 – Aug 13 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Hendry County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Hendry County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Hendry County, FL?
Hendry County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a. 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 Hendry County, FL?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Hendry County falls around January 1. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Hendry County, FL?
The median first fall frost in Hendry County arrives around December 31. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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