Nature is beautiful and every plant has its own planting and growing season. To be the winner in gardening, it's essential to determine the optimal time for planting each specific plant. In this article, I am sharing the complete Florida planting calendar for vegetables, flowers, and herbs.
Florida is considered to be a warmer state. Florida USDA ranges from Zone 8 to Zone 11. The climate is not the same in all the regions of Florida, so I decided to separate the planting calendar into three major parts. ( To make my Florida planting guide more accurate )
- Planting Schedule for North Florida
- Planting Schedule for Central Florida
- Planting Schedule for South Florida
It does not matter if you're growing vegetables, flowers, or herbs. I have made this Florida planting guide so that you will find everything on a single page.
To simplify things for different types of plant growers, I've divided this calendar into several sections:
- Leafy Greens
- Vegetables and roots
- Flowering Plants
- Herbs
Note: If the table does not fit on the mobile screen you can easily drag or scroll sidewise to see the full table.
One request from my end: A lot of gardeners are experts in gardening and they do really well. But gardening is not just only about harvesting the best. We love nature and that makes us a perfect gardener. To help support the ecosystem, try planting at least two to four native plants or shrubs in your garden. If you are not sure what to plant check my article on: Easy to Grow Florida Native Plants
Planting Schedule for North Florida
North Florida is comparatively colder in winter than other regions in Florida. In this section considering all the climate factors I am giving you the planting calendar for leafy greens, vegetable roots, flowering plants, and herbs.
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for North Florida
| Leafy Green | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | October 1 - March 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-70 days |
| Spinach | October 1 - February 28 | Direct Sow | 40-50 days |
| Kale | October 1 - March 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Collards | September 15 - November 30, January 15 - February 28 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 60-80 days |
| Swiss Chard | September 15 - November 30, January 15 - March 31 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Mustard Greens | October 1 - February 28 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Bok Choy | October 1 - March 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-60 days |
| Arugula | October 1 - February 28 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Endive | October 1 - February 28 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Watercress | October 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow in Moist Soil | 40-60 days |
| Radicchio | October 1 - February 28 | Transplant | 80-90 days |
Vegetable and Roots Planting Calendar for North Florida
| Vegetable/Root | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | February 15 - April 15, July 10 - August 10 | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Peppers | February 15 - April 15 | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Eggplant | February 15 - April 15 | Transplant | 75-85 days |
| Carrots | February 1 - March 15, August 15 - September 15 | Direct Sow | 70-80 days |
| Beets | February 1 - March 15, August 15 - September 15 | Direct Sow | 50-70 days |
| Radishes | February 1 - April 15, August 15 - September 30 | Direct Sow | 25-30 days |
| Onions | January 1 - March 15 | Transplant or Direct Sow | 90-120 days |
| Potatoes | February 15 - March 15 | Seed Pieces | 90-120 days |
| Squash | March 1 - May 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Cucumbers | March 1 - May 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Green Beans | April 1 - June 15 | Direct Sow | 50-60 days |
| Sweet Potatoes | April 15 - June 15 | Slips | 90-120 days |
Flowering Plants for North Florida
| Flowering Plant | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Blooming Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-eyed Susan | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Coreopsis | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Spring to Summer |
| Daylily | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Marigold | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Summer to Fall |
| Petunia | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Bee Balm | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Lantana | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Cosmos | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Summer to Fall |
| Salvia | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Snapdragon | October 1 - December 15 | Annual | Winter to Spring |
| Azalea | October 1 - December 15 | Perennial | Spring |
| Coneflower (Echinacea) | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Geranium | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Petunia | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Butterfly Bush | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Fuchsia | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Morning Glory | April 1 - June 15 | Annual | Summer |
| Petunia | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
Planting Calendar for Herbs - North Florida
| Herb | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Growing Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | April 1 - June 15 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Oregano | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Thyme | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Mint | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Partial shade, moist soil |
| Rosemary | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Sage | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Cilantro | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Dill | April 1 - June 15 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Chives | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
| Parsley | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
I have not added lavender to the list. You can consider lavender as both an herb plant and a flowering plant. If you wish to grow it in Zone 9 check: How to Grow Lavender in Zone 9
Planting Calendar for Central Florida
As Central Florida is warmer than North Florida, the planting dates may be changed slightly. I don't want to make the list too long so I hand-picked the best ones you can grow in Central Florida.
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for Central Florida
| Leafy Green | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-70 days |
| Spinach | September 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow | 40-50 days |
| Kale | September 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Collards | August 15 - March 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 60-80 days |
| Swiss Chard | August 15 - April 30 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Mustard Greens | September 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Bok Choy | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-60 days |
| Arugula | September 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Endive | September 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Watercress | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow in Moist Soil | 40-60 days |
| Radicchio | September 1 - April 30 | Transplant | 80-90 days |
Vegetable and Roots Planting Schedule for Central Florida
| Vegetable/Root | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | February 15 - April 15, August (Whole) | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Peppers | February 15 - April 15 | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Eggplant | February 15 - April 15 | Transplant | 75-85 days |
| Carrots | February 1 - March 15, August 1 - September 15 | Direct Sow | 70-80 days |
| Beets | February 1 - March 15, August 1 - September 15 | Direct Sow | 50-70 days |
| Radishes | February 1 - April 15, August 1 - September 30 | Direct Sow | 25-30 days |
| Onions | January 1 - March 15 | Transplant or Direct Sow | 90-120 days |
| Potatoes | February 15 - March 15 | Seed Pieces | 90-120 days |
| Squash | March 1 - May 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Cucumbers | March 1 - May 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Green Beans | April 1 - June 15 | Direct Sow | 50-60 days |
| Sweet Potatoes | April 15 - June 15 | Slips | 90-120 days |
Flowering Plants for Central Florida
| Flowering Plant | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Blooming Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black-eyed Susan | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Coreopsis | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Spring to Summer |
| Daylily | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Marigold | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Summer to Fall |
| Petunia | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Bee Balm | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Lantana | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Cosmos | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Summer to Fall |
| Salvia | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Snapdragon | October 1 - December 15 | Annual | Winter to Spring |
| Azalea | October 1 - December 15 | Perennial | Spring |
| Coneflower (Echinacea) | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Geranium | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Butterfly Bush | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Fuchsia | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Morning Glory | April 1 - June 15 | Annual | Summer |
| Hibiscus | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Rudbeckia | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Plumeria | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
If you are going to grow Plumeria or already have one, then you can check this guide: Plumeria Growing and Caring Guide for Florida
Planting Calendar for Herbs - Central Florida
| Herb | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Growing Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | March 15 - June 15 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Oregano | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Thyme | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Mint | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Partial shade, moist soil |
| Rosemary | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Sage | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Cilantro | March 15 - June 1 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Dill | March 15 - June 15 | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Chives | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
| Parsley | March 15 - April 30 | Annual | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
Planting Calendar for South Florida
This is the warmest region of Florida, thus you can grow a lot of vegetables, flowers, and herbs here that are difficult to grow in colder areas. Let's check the planting calendar for South Florida.
There is another article, especially for South Florida, check: South Florida Planting Calendar
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for South Florida
| Leafy Green | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | September 1 - April 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-70 days |
| Spinach | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow | 40-50 days |
| Kale | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Collards | August 1 - March 1 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 60-80 days |
| Swiss Chard | August 1 - April 30 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Mustard Greens | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Bok Choy | September 1 - April 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 45-60 days |
| Arugula | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow | 30-45 days |
| Endive | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Watercress | September 1 - March 31 | Direct Sow in Moist Soil | 40-60 days |
| Radicchio | September 1 - March 31 | Transplant | 80-90 days |
Vegetable and Roots Planting Calendar for South Florida
| Vegetable/Root | Best Planting Dates | Planting Method | Harvesting Time (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | February 15 - April 15, August 1 - October 1 | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Peppers | February 15 - April 15, August 1 - October 1 | Transplant | 70-90 days |
| Eggplant | February 15 - April 15, August 1 - October 1 | Transplant | 75-85 days |
| Carrots | September 1 - March 15 | Direct Sow | 70-80 days |
| Beets | September 1 - March 15 | Direct Sow | 50-70 days |
| Radishes | September 1 - April 15 | Direct Sow | 25-30 days |
| Onions | January 1 - March 15 | Transplant or Direct Sow | 90-120 days |
| Potatoes | February 15 - March 15 | Seed Pieces | 90-120 days |
| Squash | March 1 - May 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-60 days |
| Cucumbers | March 1 - May 15, August 1 - October 15 | Direct Sow or Transplant | 50-70 days |
| Green Beans | March 1 - June 15 | Direct Sow | 50-60 days |
| Sweet Potatoes | April 15 - June 15 | Slips | 90-120 days |
Flowering Plants for South Florida
| Flowering Plant | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Blooming Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibiscus | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Plumeria | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Lantana | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Bougainvillea | April 1 - June 15 | Perennial | Spring to Fall |
| Geranium | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Petunia | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Marigold | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Salvia | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Coreopsis | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Spring to Summer |
| Daylily | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer |
| Morning Glory | April 1 - June 15 | Annual | Summer |
| Butterfly Bush | March 15 - May 15 | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Gerbera Daisy | March 15 - June 15 | Annual | Spring to Fall |
| Fuchsia | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Perennial | Summer to Fall |
| Snapdragon | October 1 - December 15 | Annual | Winter to Spring |
Planting Calendar for Herbs - South Florida
| Herb | Best Planting Dates | Perennial/Annual | Growing Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Oregano | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Thyme | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Mint | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Perennial | Partial shade, moist soil |
| Rosemary | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Sage | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Perennial | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Cilantro | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Dill | Year-round (Best: April - June) | Annual | Full sun, well-drained soil |
| Chives | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Perennial | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
| Parsley | Year-round (Best: March - June) | Annual | Full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil |
Due to the Hurricanes, we Florida gardeners suffer a lot. If your garden is near coastal areas, flooded saltwater can damage your plants. Even without saltwater, heavy storms and windburn can still impact them. So I made guides in those two situations. You can read those from here:
- Post Hurricane Wind Burn - What to do
- How to Save Plants Flooded by Saltwater: Tips for Recovery After Storm Surges
- How to Protect Your Plants from Hurricanes
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