Florida Planting Zones & Schedule

Florida’s USDA growing zones span from Zone 8b in the north to Zone 11 in the far south, offering one of the longest growing seasons in the country. The northern areas and panhandle fall within Zones 8b to 9a, where mild winters allow both cool- and warm-season crops to grow successfully.

Central and southern Florida, including regions from Orlando to Miami, fall into Zones 9b to 11. These tropical and subtropical climates support year-round gardening for plants like peppers, okra, and citrus fruits.

Florida Last & First Frost Dates

City	Last Frost Date	First Frost Date
Boca Raton	No Frost	No Frost
Clearwater	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Daytona Beach	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Fort Lauderdale	No Frost	No Frost
Gainesville	3/1	12/1
Jacksonville	1/21	1/11
Miami	No Frost	No Frost
Orlando	Frost Rare	Frost Rare
Tampa	No Frost	No Frost
Tallahassee	3/21	11/21

*Keep in mind that frost can occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather to determine the best time to plant.

The growing season in Florida averages about 330 days but varies greatly, with some regions experiencing little to no frost. Refer to the planting schedules below to determine the best timing for your zone.