Hey y'all, I'm back again with another gardening guide. My father(Born in 1962) has spent 15 years gardening in West Palm Beach. I’ve been into gardening since childhood, but everything I’ve learned is from my father and grandpa. My father has grown almost every vegetable you can think of in the West Palm Beach area, and he helped me create a Vegetable Gardening Planting Calendar for this region. In this article, I’ll cover the Vegetable Gardening Guide for West Palm Beach.
Why Vegetable Gardening in West Palm Beach is Unique
I’ve watched my father work the soil here for over 15 years, mastering the art of vegetable gardening in this unique tropical climate. Gardening in West Palm Beach isn’t just about planting seeds; it’s about understanding the nuances of the weather, soil, and timing to get the best results. Timing is everything for any specific area due to the unique climate.
The warm temperature year-round (almost) makes it easier for us to plant and harvest a countless number of veggies here. But if you consider the extreme heat and sudden rain you must need extra attention to your vegetable garden.
After reading this article, you will learn:
- When to plant what vegetable in West Palm Beach
- Harvesting time for each vegetable
- Full Vegetable Planting Calendar
- Bonus tips
Vegetable Planting Calendar for West Palm Beach
I have handpicked a list of veggies that will grow well in West Palm Beach.
To make it easier to read, I have separated those into two different categories:
- Leafy Greens
- Vegetables and Roots
Leafy Greens that you can grow here
| Plant Name | Planting Date Range | Harvest Time (Days) | Maintenance Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettuce | October 1 - February 28, March 15 - April 30 | 45-60 | Easy |
| Spinach | October 1 - January 31, February 15 - April 30 | 30-50 | Medium |
| Kale | October 1 - March 15 | 50-70 | Easy |
| Arugula | October 1 - April 15 (late summer planting possible) | 20-40 | Easy |
| Collard Greens | October 1 - March 15 | 60-85 | Medium |
| Swiss Chard | October 1 - March 15 | 55-65 | Easy |
| Mustard Greens | October 1 - February 28 (late summer planting possible) | 40-50 | Medium |
| Bok Choy | September 15 - March 15 | 30-60 | Easy |
| Radicchio | October 1 - January 15 | 70-90 | Medium |
| Watercress | October 1 - April 30 | 30-60 | Medium |
These are the leafy greens you should consider to grow in West Palm Beach.
If you want speedy harvesting, select Spinach, Bok Choy, and Arugula.
Vegetable and Roots
| Plant Name | Planting Date Range | Harvest Time (Days) | Maintenance Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | February 15 - April 15, late summer planting possible | 60-90 | Medium |
| Peppers | February 15 - April 30, late summer planting possible | 70-90 | Medium |
| Carrots | September 1 - February 28 | 70-80 | Easy |
| Beets | September 1 - February 28 | 50-70 | Easy |
| Radishes | September 1 - April 30 | 25-35 | Easy |
| Potatoes | January 15 - March 15 | 90-120 | Medium |
| Sweet Potatoes | April 1 - June 15 | 90-120 | Easy |
| Onions | November 1 - January 31 | 90-120 | Medium |
| Garlic | October 1 - December 15 | 240-300 | Medium |
| Turnips | September 1 - March 15 | 60-90 | Easy |
| Beans | March 1 - July 15, late summer planting possible | 50-60 | Easy |
In West Palm Beach, certain vegetables and leafy greens can be grown multiple times in a year due to its subtropical climate.
If you have space left in your yard, wondering what to plant you can check: Best trees to attract birds in South Florida
and Fruit trees to grow in small areas in South Florida
Note: The dates I have mentioned as Planting Date Range, is the seed sowing time. If possible try to plant the beginning of my date ranges.
As there is almost no chance of frost, thus you can sow the seeds outdoors without worries.
Pro tip: If you want to make your vegetable garden incredibly unique and different from others you can start companion planting for your vegetable garden. I have written an in-depth article on this. You can check that from here: Best Companion Plants for a Vegetable Garden - Complete Guide
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