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Lee County, GA — Planting Guide

Lee County is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 7 and the first fall frost is November 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 256 days.

At an elevation of 432 ft, Lee County receives approximately 50.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 96°F with winter lows around 37°F. The predominant soil type is Clay Loam.

🌡️ Zone

8b (15°F to 20°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

March 7

🍂 First Frost

November 18

📅 Growing Season

256 days

⛰️ Elevation

432 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

50.9 in

Lee County, GA Long season
256 days
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Last Spring Frost March 7
➔ 256 growing days ➔
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First Fall Frost November 18

Lee County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 8b Frost Countdown
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Last Frost: Mar 7 First Frost: Nov 18

Soil & Growing Conditions in Lee County

Soil Type

Clay Loam

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

Watering Needs

With 50.9 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

256-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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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Lee County

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

Show all 114 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Jul 18 80–100
Amaranth Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Artichoke — — Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Oct 3 120–180
Arugula Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 30–50
Asparagus — — Mar 21 — — 730–1095
Beets — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 16 50–70
Belgian Endive Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 27 – Aug 22 110–150
Bitter Melon Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Black Beans — Mar 14 — — Jun 13 – Aug 1 90–120
Bok Choy Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Broccoli Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 9 – Jun 20 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 6 – Aug 1 90–130
Butternut Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Jul 25 85–110
Cabbage Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 9 – Jul 4 60–100
Calabash Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 80–120
Cardoon — — Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Sep 5 120–150
Carrots — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Apr 25 – May 30 60–80
Cauliflower Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jul 4 55–100
Celeriac Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 20 – Jul 25 100–120
Celery Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 30 – Jul 25 80–120
Celtuce Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 9 – Jun 20 60–90
Chard Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jun 20 50–60
Chayote Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Oct 3 120–180
Chickpeas Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 30 – Jul 11 80–110
Chicory Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 9 – Jun 20 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – May 30 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Jul 18 80–100
Collard Greens Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jul 4 55–75
Corn — Mar 14 — — May 16 – Jul 11 60–100
Cowpeas — Mar 14 — — May 16 – Jun 27 60–90
Cress Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Mar 21 – Apr 11 14–21
Crookneck Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 45–60
Crosne — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Jul 25 – Sep 26 150–200
Cucumber Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 50–70
Daikon — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 16 50–70
Delicata Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Jul 18 80–100
Edamame — Mar 14 — — May 30 – Jul 11 75–100
Eggplant Jan 3 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 1 65–85
Endive Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 25 – May 30 45–65
Escarole Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – May 30 50–70
Fava Beans Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 23 – Jul 4 75–100
Fennel Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Jul 4 60–90
Garlic — — — Oct 7 Jan 6 – Jun 23 90–240
Ginger Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Nov 21 – Dec 5 240–300
Green Beans — Mar 14 — — May 9 – Jul 4 50–65
Horseradish — — Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Oct 3 120–180
Hot Peppers Jan 3 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Sep 5 70–120
Hubbard Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jul 4 – Aug 8 100–120
Jicama Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jul 25 – Oct 3 120–180
Kabocha Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Jul 18 85–100
Kai Lan Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 25 – May 23 45–60
Kale Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jun 27 50–70
Kidney Beans — Mar 14 — — Jun 13 – Jul 18 85–110
Kohlrabi Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 25 – May 30 45–65
Komatsuna Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – May 16 35–50
Leeks Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 6 – Aug 22 90–150
Lentils Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 30 – Jul 11 80–110
Lettuce Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 20 30–60
Lima Beans — Mar 14 — — May 16 – Jun 27 60–90
Loofah Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jul 4 – Sep 5 100–150
Luffa Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Sep 5 90–150
Mache Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Malabar Spinach Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jun 13 55–70
Melon Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Jul 18 70–100
Microgreens Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Mar 14 – Apr 11 7–21
Mitsuba Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 25 – Jun 20 50–70
Mizuna Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – May 9 30–45
Mustard Greens Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 30–50
Napa Cabbage Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jun 6 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jun 13 55–70
Okra Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 50–65
Onion Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 6 – Jul 25 90–120
Pac Choi Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 16 40–55
Parsnip — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Jun 6 – Jul 18 100–130
Patty Pan Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jun 6 45–60
Peas Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jun 27 55–70
Peppers Jan 3 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Pole Beans Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 55–70
Potatoes Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Aug 8 70–120
Pumpkin Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Aug 8 85–120
Purslane Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Radicchio Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 9 – Jun 13 60–80
Radish — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Mar 21 – Apr 11 22–35
Rhubarb — — Mar 28 — — 365–730
Romanesco Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 23 – Jul 4 75–100
Rutabaga — Feb 21 — Sep 9 May 16 – Jun 20 80–100
Salsify — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Jun 6 – Jul 18 100–130
Savoy Cabbage Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 16 – Jul 11 70–110
Scallions Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – May 30 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Jun 27 60–80
Shallot Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Jun 6 – Jul 25 90–120
Shiso Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 50–70
Snap Peas Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 11 55–70
Snow Peas Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 May 2 – Jun 27 50–65
Soybeans — Mar 14 — — Jun 6 – Aug 1 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Jul 18 85–100
Spinach Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 35–50
Squash (Summer) Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jul 11 45–65
Squash (Winter) Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 13 – Aug 8 80–120
Sunchoke — — Mar 21 — Jul 11 – Sep 5 110–150
Sweet Corn — Mar 14 — — May 16 – Jun 27 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Tatsoi Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 11 – May 16 35–50
Tomatillo Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–85
Tomatoes Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–85
Turmeric Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Nov 21 – Dec 5 240–300
Turnip — Feb 21 — Sep 9 Apr 4 – May 9 40–60
Watercress Jan 31 Feb 21 Mar 7 Sep 9 Apr 18 – May 23 40–60
Watermelon Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 30 – Jul 18 70–100
Wax Beans — Mar 14 — — May 9 – Jul 4 50–65
Winter Melon Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 20 – Aug 8 90–120
Yard Long Beans Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jun 27 55–80
Zucchini Feb 7 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jul 4 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Lee County

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

Show all 27 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries — — Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Oct 10 90–180
Aronia — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Blackberries — — Mar 28 — — 365–730
Blueberries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Boysenberries — — Mar 28 — — 365–730
Cantaloupe — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Jul 11 70–90
Che Fruit — — Mar 28 — — 1095–1825
Elderberries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Figs — — Mar 28 — — 730–1825
Goji Berries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Gooseberries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Grapes — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Ground Cherry — — Mar 28 — Jun 6 – Aug 1 65–80
Hardy Kiwi — — Mar 28 — — 1095–1825
Honeydew — — Mar 28 — Jun 20 – Aug 1 80–110
Jostaberry — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Kiwi — — Mar 28 — — 1095–1825
Loquat — — Mar 28 — — 730–1825
Medlar — — Mar 28 — — 1095–1825
Mulberries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1825
Pawpaw — — Mar 28 — — 1095–2555
Persimmon — — Mar 28 — — 1095–2555
Pomegranate — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Quince — — Mar 28 — — 1095–1825
Raspberries — — Mar 28 — — 365–730
Serviceberries — — Mar 28 — — 730–1095
Strawberries — — Mar 28 — Jun 27 – Dec 12 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Lee County

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

Show all 39 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Angelica Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 — 365–730
Anise Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 May 30 – Aug 15 90–120
Basil Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 18 50–75
Bee Balm — — Mar 14 — Jun 13 – Aug 29 90–120
Borage Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 25 – Jun 13 50–60
Caraway Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 — 365–450
Catnip — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 18 60–80
Chamomile Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 May 2 – Jul 11 60–90
Chervil Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 40–60
Chives — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Cilantro Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 40–60
Comfrey — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Cumin Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Jun 13 – Aug 15 100–120
Dill Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 40–60
Epazote Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 9 – Jul 4 45–60
Fennel (herb) Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 May 2 – Jul 11 60–90
Feverfew — — Mar 14 — Jun 13 – Aug 29 90–120
Garlic Chives — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Horehound — — Mar 14 — May 30 – Jul 25 75–90
Hyssop — — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 25 70–90
Lemon Balm — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 4 60–70
Lemon Thyme — — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 25 70–90
Lemon Verbena Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Lemongrass Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — Jun 6 – Sep 5 75–120
Lovage — — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 25 70–90
Marjoram — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Mint — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Oregano — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Parsley Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 May 2 – Jul 4 60–80
Rosemary — — Mar 14 — Jun 6 – Oct 24 80–180
Rue — — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 25 70–90
Sage — — Mar 14 — May 30 – Jul 25 75–90
Savory — — Mar 14 — May 9 – Jul 4 50–70
Sorrel Jan 31 Feb 21 Feb 28 Sep 9 Apr 11 – Jun 13 40–60
Stevia Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 23 – Aug 1 60–90
Tarragon — — Mar 14 — May 16 – Jul 25 60–90
Thai Basil Jan 17 Mar 14 Mar 21 — May 16 – Jul 18 50–75
Thyme — — Mar 14 — May 23 – Jul 25 70–90
Valerian — — Mar 14 — Jul 18 – Oct 24 120–180

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Lee County

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

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

Monthly Planting Guide for Lee County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Lee County, GA?

Lee 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 Lee County, GA?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Lee County falls around March 7. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Lee County, GA?

The median first fall frost in Lee County arrives around November 18. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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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.

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