§ When to plant · Florida · Checked Sept 2026
In Jacksonville, tender crops like tomatoes and peppers can go out around February 22, and frost has historically passed 9 years in 10 by March 15. Cool-season crops go in from January, and again from August for fall.
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§ 010 · Frost dates
Based on NOAA's 1991–2020 station records, with adjustments for tender crops.
| City · NOAA station | Last frost, on average | Plant tender crops from | Frost is over, 9 of 10 years by | Fall frost possible from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape CoralFORT MYERS PAGE FIELD AIRPORT · 15 km | Jan 16 | Jan 31January 31 | Feb 15 | Dec 31 |
| ClearwaterST PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 11 km | Jan 17 | Feb 2February 2 | Feb 17 | Dec 27 |
| Coral SpringsLOXAHATCHEE NWR · 26 km | Jan 22 | Feb 7February 7 | Feb 22 | Dec 31 |
| Fort LauderdaleLOXAHATCHEE NWR · 40 km | Jan 22 | Feb 7February 7 | Feb 22 | Dec 31 |
| GainesvilleGAINESVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT · 7 km | Mar 3 | Mar 21March 21 | Apr 7 | Nov 12 |
| HialeahPERRINE 4W · 35 km | Jan 18 | Feb 5February 5 | Feb 23 | Dec 31 |
| HollywoodLOXAHATCHEE NWR · 52 km | Jan 22 | Feb 7February 7 | Feb 22 | Dec 31 |
| JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE NAS · 12 km | Feb 1 | Feb 22February 22 | Mar 15 | Dec 3 |
| LakelandLAKELAND 2 · 9 km | Jan 26 | Feb 16February 16 | Mar 8 | Dec 20 |
| MiamiPERRINE 4W · 31 km | Jan 18 | Feb 5February 5 | Feb 23 | Dec 31 |
| MiramarPERRINE 4W · 45 km | Jan 18 | Feb 5February 5 | Feb 23 | Dec 31 |
| OrlandoORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 7 km | Jan 25 | Feb 16February 16 | Mar 9 | Dec 18 |
| Palm BayPALM BAY · 6 km | Jan 30 | Feb 20February 20 | Mar 13 | Dec 21 |
| Pembroke PinesPERRINE 4W · 49 km | Jan 18 | Feb 5February 5 | Feb 23 | Dec 31 |
| Pompano BeachLOXAHATCHEE NWR · 30 km | Jan 22 | Feb 7February 7 | Feb 22 | Dec 31 |
| Port St. LucieFORT PIERCE · 18 km | Jan 22 | Feb 13February 13 | Mar 7 | Dec 20 |
| St. PetersburgST PETERSBURG · 2 km | Jan 17 | Jan 31January 31 | Feb 14 | Dec 23 |
| TallahasseeTALLAHASSEE · 10 km | Mar 11 | Mar 29March 29 | Apr 15 | Nov 3 |
| TampaTAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT · 6 km | Jan 20 | Feb 6February 6 | Feb 23 | Dec 23 |
| West Palm BeachPALM BEACH GARDENS · 9 km | Jan 21 | Feb 6February 6 | Feb 22 | Dec 25 |
Florida's 20 largest cities (U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates), A to Z, each with its nearest NOAA station and the distance to it. Search any town to get its nearest station. "Plant tender crops from" is halfway between the average last frost and the date frost is over 9 years in 10; if frost is in the forecast after it, wait until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
§ 020 · What to plant
Planting windows from Florida's Cooperative Extension Service. Filter by season or crop group; every view has its own link.
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§ 030 · Crop by crop
Each crop has its own link, like #tomatoes. Tender crops wait for the frost dates above; succession crops are sown again every few weeks for a steady harvest.
Eruca vesicaria
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
South Florida: plant Oct–Mar.
Ready in about 35 days.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Laurus nobilis
Perennial
North Florida: set out transplants Aug.
Central Florida: set out transplants Aug.
South Florida: set out transplants Aug.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Oct–Jan.
Ready in about 58 days; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Momordica charantia
Tender
North Florida: sow Jan–Apr, and again Jul–Dec.
Central Florida: sow Jan–Apr, and again Jul–Dec.
South Florida: sow Jan–Apr, and again Jul–Dec.
Ready in about 70 days from seed, 60 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, Bittermelon — Botany and Planting (CV123). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vaccinium corymbosum
Perennial
North Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
South Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Dec.
Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension, Blueberry Gardener's Guide (CIR1192/MG359). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Oct–Jan.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 65 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Nov.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Oct–Jan.
Ready in about 130 days from seed, 100 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 80 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis melo
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Mar.
South Florida: plant Dec–Mar.
Ready in about 80 days from seed, 70 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Daucus carota
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Aug–Mar.
South Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Ready in about 70 days; sow again every 7 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Manihot esculenta
Perennial
North Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
South Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension (EDIS), Chapter 15. Root Crop Production in Florida (HS965/CV300), Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Sep–Feb.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 68 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Apium graveolens
Cool season
North Florida: plant Jan–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
South Florida: plant Oct–Mar.
Ready in about 90 days from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool season
North Florida: plant Aug–Feb.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
South Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
Ready in about 75 days from seed, 60 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Feb–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Nov.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 55 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucumis sativus
TenderSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Mar, and again Sep.
South Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 58 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum melongena
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Jul.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Aug–Sep.
South Florida: plant Aug–Feb.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cichorium endivia
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Feb–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Aug–Feb, and again Sep.
South Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Ready in about 90 days from seed, 70 from transplants; sow again every 8 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zingiber officinale
Perennial
North Florida: set out transplants Feb–Jul.
Central Florida: set out transplants Feb–Jul.
South Florida: set out transplants Feb–Jul.
Source: UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions, What to Plant by Month (Text Version). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus vulgaris
TenderSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
South Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
Ready in about 55 days; sow again every 5 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium fistulosum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Aug–Mar.
South Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 60 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica oleracea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Oct–Mar.
South Florida: plant Oct–Feb.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cymbopogon citratus
Tender
North Florida: plant Sep.
Central Florida: plant Sep.
South Florida: plant Sep.
Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Lactuca sativa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Feb–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
Ready in about 65 days from seed, 50 from transplants; sow again every 6 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Phaseolus lunatus
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Aug.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Mar, and again Aug–Sep.
South Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
Ready in about 75 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica juncea
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Feb.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 45 days.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Abelmoschus esculentus
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Jul.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Aug.
South Florida: plant Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Oct.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 45 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Allium cepa
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Oct.
South Florida: plant Oct.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Origanum vulgare
Perennial
North Florida: plant Apr–May, and again Sep–Oct.
Central Florida: plant Apr–May, and again Sep–Oct.
South Florida: plant Apr–May, and again Sep–Oct.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Pisum sativum
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Jan–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Nov–Feb.
South Florida: plant Nov–Feb.
Ready in about 65 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Mentha × piperita
Perennial
North Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
Central Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
South Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Capsicum annuum
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Jul–Aug.
South Florida: plant Jan–Mar, and again Aug–Feb, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 70 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Punica granatum
Perennial
North Florida: plant Feb–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Mar.
South Florida: plant Feb–Mar.
Source: University of Florida IFAS Extension, The Pomegranate (HS44/MG056). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum tuberosum
Cool season
North Florida: plant Jan–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Nov–Feb.
South Florida: plant Oct–Jan.
Ready in about 100 days.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
Tender
North Florida: plant Jul.
Central Florida: plant Jul.
South Florida: plant Aug.
Ready in about 110 days from seed, 95 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Raphanus sativus
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
South Florida: plant Oct–Mar.
Ready in about 28 days; sow again every 3 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Hibiscus sabdariffa
Tender
North Florida: sow Apr–May, and again Aug.
Central Florida: sow Apr–May, and again Aug.
South Florida: sow Apr–May, and again Aug.
Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, Roselle in Florida: A Heat-Tolerant Superfood for Your Garden and Kitchen. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Salvia rosmarinus
Perennial
North Florida: plant Apr–Jun, and again Sep; set out transplants Aug.
Central Florida: plant Apr–Jun, and again Sep; set out transplants Aug.
South Florida: plant Apr–Jun, and again Sep; set out transplants Aug.
Ready in about 80 days from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Salvia officinalis
Perennial
North Florida: plant Apr, and again Oct–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Apr, and again Oct–Dec.
South Florida: plant Apr, and again Oct–Dec.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Aug.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Aug.
South Florida: plant Sep–Apr.
Ready in about 65 days. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Mentha spicata
Perennial
North Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
Central Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
South Florida: set out transplants Aug; plant Sep.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Spinacia oleracea
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Oct–Nov.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
South Florida: plant Oct–Feb.
Ready in about 42 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Fragaria × ananassa
Perennial
North Florida: plant Oct–Nov.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Oct.
South Florida: plant Oct.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita pepo
TenderSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
South Florida: plant Aug–Mar.
Ready in about 50 days from seed, 40 from transplants; sow again every 7 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Zea mays
TenderSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Aug.
South Florida: plant Jan–Apr, and again Oct–Mar.
Ready in about 78 days; sow again every 6 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Ipomoea batatas
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Jun.
Central Florida: plant Feb–Jun.
South Florida: plant Dec–Sep.
Ready in about 100 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Beta vulgaris
Cool season
North Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Central Florida: plant Sep–May.
South Florida: plant Sep–Mar.
Ready in about 55 days from seed, 40 from transplants.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Perennial
North Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
South Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension (EDIS), Chapter 15. Root Crop Production in Florida (HS965/CV300), Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Colocasia esculenta
Perennial
North Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
South Florida: plant Jan–Dec.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension (EDIS), Chapter 15. Root Crop Production in Florida (HS965/CV300), Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida. Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Thymus vulgaris
Perennial
North Florida: plant Sep–Dec.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Dec.
South Florida: plant Sep–Dec.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension, University of Florida, North Florida Gardening Calendar (ENH1190/EP451). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Solanum lycopersicum
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Aug.
South Florida: plant Jan–Feb, and again Aug–Feb, and again Aug–Sep.
Ready in about 75 days from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Brassica rapa
Cool seasonSuccession sow
North Florida: plant Jan–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Sep–Oct.
South Florida: plant Sep–Jan.
Ready in about 50 days; sow again every 5 weeks.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Citrullus lanatus
Tender
North Florida: plant Mar–Apr.
Central Florida: plant Jul–Aug.
South Florida: plant Jan–Mar, and again Dec–Mar.
Ready in about 85 days from seed, 75 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Cucurbita moschata
Tender
North Florida: plant Feb–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
Central Florida: plant Jan–Apr, and again Aug–Sep.
South Florida: plant Aug–Mar.
Ready in about 95 days from seed, 80 from transplants. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension — University of Florida, Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide (SP 103 / VH021). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
Vigna unguiculata
TenderSuccession sow
North Florida: sow Jan–Dec.
Central Florida: sow Jan–Dec.
South Florida: sow Jan–Dec.
Ready in about 75 days; sow again every 9 weeks. Tender: in spring, from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, hold off until it passes and nights stay above 36°F.
Source: UF/IFAS Extension (EDIS), Long Bean-an Asian Vegetable Emerging in Florida (HS1268). Days to harvest: Ezina crop catalog, from state extension guides.
§ 040 · Questions
On average from about January 16 in Cape Coral to March 11 in Tallahassee. Frost is over 9 years in 10 by February 14 to April 15.
The extension service lists January to April. Tomatoes are frost-tender, so Ezina dates them from about February 22 in Jacksonville. If frost is in the forecast, wait until it passes.
The extension calendar lists arugula, beets, bitter melon, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and more for October.
The latest fall windows on the calendar close in December. Filter by Fall above to see what is still open.
A zone is the coldest winter night, not a frost date. These dates come from NOAA station records and the extension service.
Yes. Run Ezina Dig on your address and your bed plans are dated from that site's own frost records, on iPhone and Android in the contiguous U.S.