Planting calendar for Florida
Short answer
Most of Florida is in climate zone 2, with an average last spring frost around Feb 15 and first fall frost around Dec 5. Plant hardy crops before the last frost, tender crops after. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your exact area.
Last spring frost
Feb 15
First fall frost
Dec 5
Climate zone(s)
1, 2
| Crop | Start indoors | Plant outside | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peas | — | Jan 11 | Mar 12 |
| Spinach | — | Jan 11 | Feb 25 |
| Radishes | — | Jan 18 | Feb 15 |
| Kale | Jan 11 | Jan 18 | Mar 14 |
| Onions | Jan 1 | Jan 18 | Apr 28 |
| Lettuce | Jan 18 | Jan 25 | Mar 16 |
| Carrots | — | Jan 25 | Apr 5 |
| Beets | — | Jan 25 | Mar 21 |
| Broccoli | Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Apr 7 |
| Cabbage | Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Apr 12 |
| Potatoes | — | Feb 1 | May 2 |
| Cilantro | — | Feb 1 | Mar 18 |
| Zucchini / squash | Jan 25 | Feb 22 | Apr 13 |
| Green beans | — | Feb 22 | Apr 18 |
| Sweet corn | — | Feb 22 | May 8 |
| Tomatoes | Jan 4 | Mar 1 | May 15 |
| Peppers | Jan 1 | Mar 1 | May 20 |
| Cucumbers | Jan 25 | Mar 1 | Apr 25 |
| Pumpkins | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Jun 19 |
| Basil | Jan 4 | Mar 1 | Apr 30 |
Dates use zone 2 (most of Florida); colder areas run later. Enter your ZIP in the calculator for your exact zone.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Florida?
Most of Florida (zone 2) averages its last spring frost around Feb 15 and first fall frost around Dec 5. Colder parts of the state run later in spring.
When should I plant tomatoes in Florida?
Set tomato transplants out around Mar 1 in most of Florida — a couple of weeks after the last frost. Start seeds indoors about Jan 4.
What is the growing season in Florida?
Roughly Dec 5 minus Feb 15 for zone 2. Cool-season crops extend it on both ends; enter your ZIP for your exact dates.