Forsyth County, GA — Planting Guide
Forsyth County is in USDA Zone 8a. The average last spring frost is March 22 and the first fall frost is November 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 236 days.
At an elevation of 59 ft, Forsyth County receives approximately 57.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 30°F. The predominant soil type is Clay Loam.
🌡️ Zone
8a (10°F to 15°F min)
❄️ Last Frost
March 22
🍂 First Frost
November 13
📅 Growing Season
236 days
⛰️ Elevation
59 ft
🌧️ Annual Rainfall
57.9 in
Forsyth County, GA
Long season
236 days
Last Spring Frost
March 22
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236 growing days
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First Fall Frost
November 13
Forsyth County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Clay Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Zone 8a
Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 22
First Frost: Nov 13
Soil & Growing Conditions in Forsyth County
Soil Type
Clay Loam
Retains moisture well but slow to warm in spring. Amend with compost to improve drainage.
Watering Needs
With 57.9 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.
Season Tips
236-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.
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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Forsyth County
114 vegetables that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Forsyth County.
Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 80–100 |
| Amaranth | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Artichoke | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 120–180 |
| Arugula | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 30–50 |
| Asparagus | — | — | Apr 5 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Beets | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | May 3 – May 31 | 50–70 |
| Belgian Endive | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jul 12 – Sep 6 | 110–150 |
| Bitter Melon | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Black Beans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | Jun 28 – Aug 16 | 90–120 |
| Bok Choy | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Broccoli | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Broccoli Rabe | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 90–130 |
| Butternut Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 85–110 |
| Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 24 – Jul 19 | 60–100 |
| Calabash | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 80–120 |
| Cardoon | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Aug 9 – Sep 20 | 120–150 |
| Carrots | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 60–80 |
| Cauliflower | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 55–100 |
| Celeriac | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jul 5 – Aug 9 | 100–120 |
| Celery | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 80–120 |
| Celtuce | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–90 |
| Chard | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 5 | 50–60 |
| Chayote | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 120–180 |
| Chickpeas | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 80–110 |
| Chicory | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 24 – Jul 5 | 60–85 |
| Chinese Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Christmas Lima Beans | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 80–100 |
| Collard Greens | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 55–75 |
| Corn | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 60–100 |
| Cowpeas | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Cress | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | 14–21 |
| Crookneck Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 45–60 |
| Crosne | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | Aug 9 – Oct 11 | 150–200 |
| Cucumber | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–70 |
| Daikon | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | May 3 – May 31 | 50–70 |
| Delicata Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 80–100 |
| Edamame | — | Mar 29 | — | — | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 75–100 |
| Eggplant | Jan 18 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 16 | 65–85 |
| Endive | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 45–65 |
| Escarole | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Fava Beans | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 75–100 |
| Fennel | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 60–90 |
| Garlic | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Jan 1 – Jun 18 | 90–240 |
| Ginger | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | 240–300 |
| Green Beans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–65 |
| Horseradish | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 120–180 |
| Hot Peppers | Jan 18 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Sep 20 | 70–120 |
| Hubbard Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 19 – Aug 23 | 100–120 |
| Jicama | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Aug 9 – Oct 18 | 120–180 |
| Kabocha | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 2 | 85–100 |
| Kai Lan | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jun 7 | 45–60 |
| Kale | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 12 | 50–70 |
| Kidney Beans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | Jun 28 – Aug 2 | 85–110 |
| Kohlrabi | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jun 14 | 45–65 |
| Komatsuna | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 35–50 |
| Leeks | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Sep 6 | 90–150 |
| Lentils | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 14 – Jul 26 | 80–110 |
| Lettuce | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jul 5 | 30–60 |
| Lima Beans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Loofah | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 19 – Sep 20 | 100–150 |
| Luffa | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Sep 20 | 90–150 |
| Mache | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Malabar Spinach | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | 55–70 |
| Melon | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 70–100 |
| Microgreens | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Mar 29 – Apr 26 | 7–21 |
| Mitsuba | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jul 5 | 50–70 |
| Mizuna | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – May 24 | 30–45 |
| Mustard Greens | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 30–50 |
| Napa Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jun 21 | 55–75 |
| New Zealand Spinach | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jun 28 | 55–70 |
| Okra | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–65 |
| Onion | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Aug 9 | 90–120 |
| Pac Choi | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – May 31 | 40–55 |
| Parsnip | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 100–130 |
| Patty Pan Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jun 21 | 45–60 |
| Peas | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 12 | 55–70 |
| Peppers | Jan 18 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–90 |
| Pole Beans | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 55–70 |
| Potatoes | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 23 | 70–120 |
| Pumpkin | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 85–120 |
| Purslane | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Radicchio | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 24 – Jun 28 | 60–80 |
| Radish | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | Apr 5 – Apr 26 | 22–35 |
| Rhubarb | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Romanesco | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 7 – Jul 19 | 75–100 |
| Rutabaga | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | May 31 – Jul 5 | 80–100 |
| Salsify | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Aug 2 | 100–130 |
| Savoy Cabbage | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 31 – Jul 26 | 70–110 |
| Scallions | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jun 14 | 50–70 |
| Scarlet Runner Beans | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Jul 12 | 60–80 |
| Shallot | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Jun 21 – Aug 9 | 90–120 |
| Shiso | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 50–70 |
| Snap Peas | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 26 | 55–70 |
| Snow Peas | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 12 | 50–65 |
| Soybeans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 80–120 |
| Spaghetti Squash | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 2 | 85–100 |
| Spinach | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 35–50 |
| Squash (Summer) | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jul 26 | 45–65 |
| Squash (Winter) | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 28 – Aug 23 | 80–120 |
| Sunchoke | — | — | Apr 5 | — | Jul 26 – Sep 20 | 110–150 |
| Sweet Corn | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 60–90 |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Tatsoi | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – May 31 | 35–50 |
| Tomatillo | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–85 |
| Tomatoes | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–85 |
| Turmeric | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Dec 6 – Dec 20 | 240–300 |
| Turnip | — | Mar 8 | — | Sep 4 | Apr 19 – May 24 | 40–60 |
| Watercress | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 22 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Jun 7 | 40–60 |
| Watermelon | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 2 | 70–100 |
| Wax Beans | — | Mar 29 | — | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–65 |
| Winter Melon | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 23 | 90–120 |
| Yard Long Beans | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Jul 12 | 55–80 |
| Zucchini | Feb 22 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 45–60 |
🍓 Fruits to Grow in Forsyth County
27 fruits that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Forsyth County.
Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Strawberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Oct 25 | 90–180 |
| Aronia | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Blackberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Blueberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Boysenberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Cantaloupe | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Jul 26 | 70–90 |
| Che Fruit | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Elderberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Figs | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Goji Berries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Gooseberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Grapes | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Ground Cherry | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jun 21 – Aug 16 | 65–80 |
| Hardy Kiwi | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Honeydew | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 5 – Aug 16 | 80–110 |
| Jostaberry | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Kiwi | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Loquat | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Medlar | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Mulberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1825 |
| Pawpaw | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Persimmon | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–2555 |
| Pomegranate | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Quince | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 1095–1825 |
| Raspberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 365–730 |
| Serviceberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | — | 730–1095 |
| Strawberries | — | — | Apr 12 | — | Jul 12 – Dec 27 | 90–365 |
🌿 Herbs to Grow in Forsyth County
39 herbs that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Forsyth County.
Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Harvest | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelica | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | — | 365–730 |
| Anise | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Jun 14 – Aug 30 | 90–120 |
| Basil | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 50–75 |
| Bee Balm | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Borage | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | May 10 – Jun 28 | 50–60 |
| Caraway | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | — | 365–450 |
| Catnip | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 60–80 |
| Chamomile | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Chervil | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Chives | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Cilantro | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Comfrey | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Cumin | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Jun 28 – Aug 30 | 100–120 |
| Dill | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Epazote | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 45–60 |
| Fennel (herb) | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 26 | 60–90 |
| Feverfew | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 28 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Garlic Chives | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Horehound | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 75–90 |
| Hyssop | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Balm | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 60–70 |
| Lemon Thyme | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Lemon Verbena | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–90 |
| Lemongrass | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 21 – Sep 20 | 75–120 |
| Lovage | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Marjoram | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Mint | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Oregano | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Parsley | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Jul 19 | 60–80 |
| Rosemary | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 21 – Nov 8 | 80–180 |
| Rue | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Sage | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 14 – Aug 9 | 75–90 |
| Savory | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 24 – Jul 19 | 50–70 |
| Sorrel | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Jun 28 | 40–60 |
| Stevia | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 16 | 60–90 |
| Tarragon | — | — | Mar 29 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Thai Basil | Feb 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 5 | — | May 31 – Aug 2 | 50–75 |
| Thyme | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Valerian | — | — | Mar 29 | — | Aug 2 – Nov 8 | 120–180 |
🌸 Flowers to Grow in Forsyth County
54 flowers that grow well in Zone 8a with planting dates for Forsyth County.
Show all 54 flowers with planting dates
| Plant | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Fall Plant | Bloom | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ageratum | Feb 8 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 10 – Sep 27 | 60–75 |
| Alliums | — | — | — | Oct 9 | Nov 6 – Nov 27 | 28–42 |
| Anemones | — | — | — | Sep 18 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 | 90–120 |
| Astilbe | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Jul 19 | 70–100 |
| Bachelor's Button | — | Feb 8 | Mar 8 | Sep 18 | May 10 – Aug 23 | 60–90 |
| Begonias | Jan 11 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Black-eyed Susan | Jan 25 | Mar 15 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 60–80 |
| Bleeding Hearts | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 60–90 |
| Calendula | — | Feb 8 | Mar 8 | Sep 4 | Apr 26 – Sep 6 | 50–70 |
| California Poppy | — | — | — | Sep 18 | Nov 27 – Mar 5 | 60–90 |
| Celosia | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 17 – Oct 11 | 60–90 |
| Columbine | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 70–100 |
| Coreopsis | Jan 25 | Mar 15 | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Oct 18 | 60–80 |
| Cosmos | Feb 22 | Mar 8 | Mar 8 | — | May 17 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Crocus | — | — | — | Oct 16 | Sep 18 – Oct 9 | 10–20 |
| Daffodils | — | — | — | Oct 9 | Sep 18 – Oct 16 | 20–40 |
| Dahlias | Mar 1 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Nov 1 | 70–120 |
| Daylily | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Dianthus | Jan 25 | Feb 8 | Feb 15 | — | Apr 5 – Jun 21 | 60–80 |
| Echinacea (Purple Coneflower) | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 70–90 |
| Foxglove | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 80–120 |
| Freesia | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Oct 30 – Nov 27 | 84–112 |
| Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) | Feb 1 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Nov 8 | 70–100 |
| Geraniums | Jan 11 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Gladiolus | — | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Nov 1 | 70–100 |
| Hostas | Jan 18 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Hyacinths | — | — | — | Oct 16 | Oct 9 – Oct 30 | 14–28 |
| Hydrangeas | Jan 18 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 4 | 90–150 |
| Impatiens | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 60–75 |
| Irises | — | Division | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Jun 14 | 60–100 |
| Larkspur | — | Feb 22 | — | Sep 4 | May 3 – Aug 9 | 60–90 |
| Lavender | Jan 18 | — | Mar 29 | — | Jun 7 – Sep 13 | 90–120 |
| Lilies | — | Division | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Sep 20 | 70–120 |
| Lobelia | Jan 25 | — | Feb 15 | — | Apr 12 – Jun 7 | 70–80 |
| Lupine | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 10 – Jun 7 | 75–100 |
| Marigolds | Feb 8 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 10 – Sep 13 | 50–70 |
| Nasturtium | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 10 – Oct 11 | 55–65 |
| Pansy | Jan 11 | — | Mar 8 | Sep 4 | May 3 – Aug 9 | 70–90 |
| Peonies | — | Division | Mar 22 | — | May 17 – Jun 14 | 90–120 |
| Petunia | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 4 | 70–90 |
| Phlox | Jan 25 | Mar 22 | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Aug 9 | 80–110 |
| Portulaca | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 3 – Sep 27 | 50–70 |
| Ranunculus | — | — | — | Sep 18 | Oct 2 – Nov 6 | 90–120 |
| Roses | Jan 18 | — | Mar 22 | — | May 31 – Oct 18 | 90–180 |
| Salvia | Jan 25 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Sedum (Stonecrop) | Jan 25 | — | Mar 22 | — | Jul 12 – Oct 4 | 60–90 |
| Snapdragon | Jan 11 | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Sep 4 | May 17 – Sep 6 | 70–100 |
| Sunflower | Mar 1 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | Jun 7 – Oct 11 | 70–100 |
| Sweet Alyssum | Feb 8 | Feb 15 | Mar 8 | Sep 18 | Apr 19 – Aug 9 | 45–60 |
| Sweet Pea | — | — | — | Sep 11 | Nov 20 – Feb 12 | 65–85 |
| Tulips | — | — | — | Oct 16 | Oct 2 – Oct 30 | 15–30 |
| Vinca (Annual) | Jan 11 | — | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 70–90 |
| Yarrow | Jan 25 | Mar 15 | Mar 22 | — | May 24 – Oct 18 | 60–90 |
| Zinnia | Feb 22 | Mar 15 | Mar 15 | — | May 24 – Oct 11 | 60–70 |
Monthly Planting Guide for Forsyth County
Gardening Guides & Resources
Helpful guides from The Ultimate Homestead to improve your garden in Forsyth County.
Frequently Asked Questions
What planting zone is Forsyth County, GA?
Forsyth County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a. 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 Forsyth County, GA?
Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Forsyth County falls around March 22. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.
When is the first fall frost in Forsyth County, GA?
The median first fall frost in Forsyth County arrives around November 13. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.
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