Planning your garden starts with knowing the right time to plant. Growing seasons vary by region, climate, and weather conditions. This planting calendar hub is designed to help gardeners find planting schedules based on climate zones and local growing conditions.
Whether you are gardening in Florida, a tropical region, a temperate climate, or a dry desert area, you’ll find planting guides and seasonal recommendations here.
Central Florida Vegetable Planting Calendar
| Month | Recommended Crops |
|---|---|
| January | Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Beets, Broccoli |
| February | Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans, Cucumbers, Squash |
| March | Tomatoes, Peppers, Okra, Sweet Corn, Cucumbers |
| April | Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Squash |
| May | Okra, Sweet Potatoes, Southern Peas, Malabar Spinach |
| June | Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potatoes |
| July | Okra, Southern Peas, Seminole Pumpkin |
| August | Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans, Cucumbers |
| September | Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce, Broccoli |
| October | Lettuce, Kale, Carrots, Radishes, Cabbage |
| November | Lettuce, Spinach, Broccoli, Cauliflower |
| December | Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Beets |
Florida Growing Tip
Florida gardeners can often grow two or even three vegetable crops per year thanks to the state’s long growing season. Fall planting is often more productive than spring planting because vegetables mature during cooler weather.
Planting success starts with timing. This planting calendar will continue to grow with additional regional guides, climate-zone calendars, and crop-specific planting schedules to help gardeners make the most of every season.
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North Florida Vegetable Planting Calendar
| Month | Recommended Crops |
|---|---|
| January | Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, Broccoli |
| February | Peas, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage |
| March | Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Beans |
| April | Squash, Corn, Okra, Melons |
| May | Okra, Southern Peas, Sweet Potatoes |
| June | Southern Peas, Sweet Potatoes |
| July | Southern Peas, Seminole Pumpkin |
| August | Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans |
| September | Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage |
| October | Lettuce, Carrots, Kale |
| November | Spinach, Broccoli, Beets |
| December | Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots |
South Florida Vegetable Planting Calendar
| Month | Recommended Crops |
|---|---|
| January | Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce, Beans |
| February | Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers |
| March | Okra, Sweet Potatoes, Southern Peas |
| April | Okra, Sweet Potatoes |
| May | Okra, Southern Peas |
| June | Okra, Southern Peas |
| July | Seminole Pumpkin, Southern Peas |
| August | Tomatoes, Peppers, Beans |
| September | Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce |
| October | Lettuce, Broccoli, Cabbage |
| November | Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots |
| December | Tomatoes, Peppers, Lettuce |
Tropical Planting Calendar
In tropical climates, many vegetables can be planted throughout the year. Popular crops include:
- Okra
- Sweet Potatoes
- Malabar Spinach
- Yardlong Beans
- Eggplant
- Hot Peppers
- Moringa
- Tropical Fruit Trees
Temperate Climate Planting Calendar
Typical planting seasons:
Spring
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Cucumbers
- Squash
Summer
- Beans
- Corn
- Melons
Fall
- Lettuce
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Carrots
Winter
- Planning and seed starting indoors
Gardening Resources
Successful gardening starts with planting at the right time for your region. Use the planting calendars above as a guide, but always consider local weather conditions, soil temperatures, and seasonal changes.
As Plantegarden grows, additional planting calendars, growing guides, and seasonal gardening resources will be added to help gardeners make the most of every growing season.