I have been growing veggies, roots, flowers, and herbs since I was 14 (Really!). I have gained so much experience in gardening that I can literally feel the climate and smell it. That helps me to choose what to plant and what not at any specific time of the year. Gathering all the information I have, I created an ultimate list of veggies, roots, flowers, and herbs according to their planting season. Due to South Florida's tropical climate, it allows year-round planting.
In this article, I will share the Planting Calendar for South Florida. I have separated this article into four parts.
- The Leafy Greens.
- Vegetables and Roots
- Flowers
- Herbs
It's always better to visualize the data rather than only reading so I have created this visual planting calendar neat and clean.
In my last article, I talked about Fall Gardening in Florida, where you can find what to plant in October in Fl. I have so many positive responses and a lot of requests from South Florida Gardeners to make a planting calendar specifically for them. You can get a brief knowledge on what to plant when in South Florida from this planting guide.
Leafy Greens Planting Calendar for South Florida
Some of the plants in this leafy greens list can also be consumed as root or normal edible vegetables. But we can also consume the leaves as greens so I added those too.
South Florida - Leafy Greens
| Plant Name | Growing Season | Maintenance Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Spinach | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Kale | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Swiss Chard | Oct 01 to May 31 | Easy |
| Collard Greens | Oct 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Mustard Greens | Oct 01 to Mar 31 | Easy |
| Arugula | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Bok Choy | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Cabbage | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Endive | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Mizuna | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Easy |
| Watercress | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Radicchio | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Escarole | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Turnip Greens | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Mâche (Corn Salad) | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Easy |
| Tat Soi | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Broccoli Rabe | Nov 01 to Mar 31 | Moderate |
| Beet Greens | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Parsley | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Moderate |
| Sorrel | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Easy |
| Fenugreek | Oct 01 to Apr 15 | Easy |
| Orach | Nov 01 to Apr 15 | Moderate |
| Amaranth Greens | May 01 to Oct 31 | Moderate |
| Purslane | May 01 to Oct 31 | Easy |
| Malabar Spinach | May 01 to Oct 31 | Moderate |
I know I had added a lot of greens to this list. You are free to pick your favorite ones.
Vegetables and Roots Planting Calendar - South Florida
Tomatoes are really great to be planted here, but you have to keep in mind that you may face hornworms. You can check: How to get rid of hornworms in your garden
Vegetables and roots with their growing season
You can observe a few plants I have set two growing seasons as you can grow them twice a year.
| Plant Name | Growing Season | Maintenance Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | Aug 15 to Mar 31 | Medium |
| Carrots | Sep 01 to Mar 31 | Low |
| Cucumbers | Sep 01 to Jan 31, Mar 01 to May 31 | Medium |
| Bell Peppers | Aug 15 to Mar 31 | High |
| Beets | Oct 01 to Mar 31 | Low |
| Radishes | Sep 01 to Apr 15 | Low |
| Eggplant | Aug 01 to Feb 28 | Medium |
| Zucchini | Sep 01 to Dec 31, Feb 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Okra | Mar 01 to Nov 30 | Low |
| Sweet Corn | Aug 15 to May 15 | Medium |
| Potatoes | Jan 01 to Mar 15 | Low |
| Sweet Potatoes | Feb 01 to Jun 30 | Medium |
| Squash (Summer) | Sep 01 to Dec 31, Feb 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Green Beans | Sep 01 to Apr 15 | Low |
| Garlic | Oct 01 to Mar 31 | Low |
| Onions | Sep 15 to Apr 15 | Low |
| Turnips (Roots) | Oct 01 to Mar 31 | Low |
| Peas | Oct 01 to Feb 28 | Low |
Flowers Planting Calendar
I know I have missed a lot of flowers on this list. But that is completely done intentionally. The chart will become more complicated if I include more flowers in this list. But this list is handpicked by me so that you can choose easily.
Flowers with their growing season and difficulty level
| Flower Name | Blooming Season | Type | Maintenance Difficulty | Planting Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflowers | Jun 01 to Sep 30 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Zinnias | May 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Marigolds | Apr 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Low | Transplanting |
| Cosmos | Jun 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Petunias | Apr 01 to Sep 30 | Annual | Medium | Transplanting |
| Salvia | May 01 to Oct 31 | Perennial | Low | Transplanting |
| Begonias | May 01 to Sep 30 | Perennial | Medium | Transplanting |
| Impatiens | May 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Medium | Transplanting |
| Vinca | Jun 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Snapdragons | Apr 01 to Sep 30 | Annual | Medium | Transplanting |
| Caladiums | May 01 to Sep 30 | Annual | Low | Transplanting |
| Dahlias | May 01 to Oct 31 | Perennial | Medium | Transplanting |
| Coreopsis | May 01 to Oct 31 | Perennial | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Portulaca | Jun 01 to Sep 30 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
| Geraniums | Apr 01 to Sep 30 | Perennial | Medium | Transplanting |
| Pentas | May 01 to Oct 31 | Perennial | Low | Transplanting |
| Lantana | Jun 01 to Oct 31 | Perennial | Low | Transplanting |
| Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) | Jul 01 to Oct 31 | Annual | Low | Direct Seed Sowing |
Herbs Planting Calendar for South Florida
You can grow rosemary and bay laurel all year in south FL. I have shown other herbs with their exact growing season.
List of Herbs you can plant in South Florida
| Herb Name | Growing Season | Maintenance Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | Mar 01 to Oct 31 | Low |
| Thyme | Oct 01 to May 31 | Medium |
| Oregano | Oct 01 to May 31 | Low |
| Cilantro | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Dill | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Low |
| Mint | Oct 01 to May 31 | Low |
| Parsley | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Rosemary | Year-round | Low |
| Sage | Oct 01 to May 31 | Medium |
| Chives | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Lemongrass | Mar 01 to Nov 30 | Low |
| Tarragon | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Medium |
| Fennel | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Low |
| Lavender | Oct 01 to May 31 | Medium |
| Lemon Balm | Oct 01 to May 31 | Low |
| Chamomile | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Low |
| Bay Laurel | Year-round | Low |
| Catnip | Oct 01 to Apr 30 | Low |
Tips:
In South Florida, you can face pests and insects more than in other parts of Florida. So it is better if you can take natural remedies. On GardenVive I will try to share all the possible remedies one by one to get rid of harmful pests.
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