Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated Oct 29, 2026

Planting zone for 32352 — Quincy, FL

ZIP code 32352 (Quincy, Gadsden County) is in USDA zone 9a: the coldest winter night averages 20 to 25 °F. The median last spring frost is March 13 and the first fall frost November 22.

Where ZIP 32352 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone9a20 to 25 °F

Coldest night−6.7 to −3.9 °C

Last frostMar 13

First frostNov 22

2012 zone8b

Was 8b on the 2012 map — half a zone warmer now. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 9a means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Quincy, FL

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free

Last spring frostMarch 13median — 50% chance of a later frost

Safe for tender plantsMarch 31only 10% chance of frost after

First fall frostNovember 22median — 10% chance by Nov 4

Growing season256 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around February 28 and returns around December 10.

From the NOAA station Quincy 3 Ssw, FL — 8 miles away, elevation 246 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 32352

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

PeasSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 13

SpinachSow outdoors · Jan 30 – Feb 20

Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16

Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Feb 20 – Mar 6

Onion setsPlant outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

PotatoesPlant outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

LettuceSow outdoors · Feb 13 – Feb 27

Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Feb 20 – Mar 6

TomatoesStart indoors · Jan 16 – Jan 30

TomatoesTransplant · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Jan 2 – Jan 16

Peppers, eggplantTransplant · Mar 27 – Apr 10

BeansSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Sweet cornSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Mar 20 – Apr 3

Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Sep 27 – Oct 11

GarlicPlant cloves · Nov 8 – Dec 13

Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Mar 13) and first fall frost (Nov 22) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 32352 came on Jan 17 — 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 27).

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The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 9a in Florida

473 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in Florida, and rated by the USDA to survive 20 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 9a. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Quincy, FL.

Soil in Quincy, FL

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 32352 is Orangeburg — loamy sand, well drained.

TextureLoamy sanddrains and warms fast; dries out and needs more feeding

pH5.5moderately acidic; most vegetables like 6.0–7.0

DrainageWell drainednatural drainage class

Organic matter1.25%low — add compost

Hydrologic groupBwater soaks in moderately

Farmland classprime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Orangeburg loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 32352; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Quincy, FL

Summer high91 °Faverage high, July

Winter low40 °Faverage low, January

Hot days79days a year at 90 °F or more

Freezing nights30nights a year at 32 °F or less

Growing degree days6,608base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat

Longest day14 h 08 mindaylight on June 21

Shortest day10 h 10 mindaylight on December 21

Onions to growShort-daysummer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb

Precipitation59.8 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

Precipitation by month inches

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Quincy 3 Ssw, FL (8 mi away); precipitation: Quincy 3 Ssw, FL (8 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

All 8 nearest ZIP codes share zone 9a.

Attapulgus, GA · 8 mi

398199a

Bainbridge, GA · 9 mi

398529a

Fowlstown, GA · 10 mi

323309a

Greensboro, FL · 11 mi

All 3 ZIP codes in Quincy → · Florida planting zones →

Questions about 32352

What planting zone is ZIP code 32352?

ZIP code 32352 (Quincy, FL) is in USDA hardiness zone 9a on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches 20 to 25 °F (−6.7 to −3.9 °C).

When is the last frost in Quincy, FL?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 32352 is March 13; after March 31 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Quincy 3 Ssw station.

When is the first frost in Quincy, FL?

The median first fall frost near 32352 is November 22, giving a median frost-free growing season of 256 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 32352?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Jan 16 – Jan 30 and set transplants outside around Mar 20 – Apr 3, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 32352 get?

About 59.8 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Quincy 3 Ssw station).

How hot do summers get in Quincy, FL?

The average high peaks at 91 °F in July, with about 79 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 32352 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Orangeburg at the center of ZIP 32352: loamy sand, well drained, pH about 5.5 (moderately acidic).

Did spring come early in Quincy, FL in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 32352 came on Jan 17 in 2026, 10 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Jan 27), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Quincy, FL?

Short-day onions: the longest day near 32352 is 14 h 08 min, so summer days stay under about 14 h 20 min, so long-day varieties won’t bulb.

Did the zone for 32352 change?

Yes. The 2012 USDA map put 32352 in zone 8b; the 2023 map puts it in zone 9a. The newer map uses 1991–2020 data and more weather stations.