Central Florida Planting Calendar
Month-by-month planting calendar for Central Florida. 170 crops with sow windows calibrated for local conditions.
Monthly Planting Calendar
Central Florida (between State Roads 40 and 70, USDA 9b-10a) gets only light, occasional frosts. Fall is the main planting season, the gardening year really starts in August-September, and cool-season crops run right through the mild winter. Warm crops can go in as early as January and again in late summer, but the June-to-August heat, humidity and pests make summer the dead season for most vegetables. Sandy soil and root-knot nematodes are the standing challenges.
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In-depth guides for the most popular crops and techniques. These guides adapt to your region.
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What can I grow in Central Florida?
Central Florida grows vegetables, herbs, citrus and many subtropical fruit nearly year-round, with cool-season crops through the winter and warm crops in spring and fall. Use the monthly calendars above to see exactly what to plant each month, with sowing windows tuned to local conditions.
When is the best time to start a vegetable garden in Central Florida?
Fall, from August to October, is the main planting season and the easiest time to start; warm crops can also go in around January. Enrich the sandy soil with compost and pick a spot with at least six hours of sun.
What about summer in Central Florida?
Summer (June-August) is the dead season for most vegetables thanks to heat, humidity and pests. Stick to heat-tolerant crops, keep beds covered, and prepare for the fall garden.