Here is the Florida USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
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[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 3)[/size][/b]

[i]Extremely short, cool growing season. Use fast-maturing varieties, season extenders, and start seeds indoors early.[/i]

[b]January–February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek (Feb) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers (late in month) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Cauliflower, herbs, melons (late in month) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] As soon as soil can be worked: Peas, spinach, lettuce, onion sets [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Finish remaining seedlings [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots, beets, radish, turnip, kale, Swiss chard, potatoes, broccoli/cabbage (hardened transplants) [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumber, squash, tomatoes, peppers (after last frost), melons (if possible) [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Fall crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) early in July if desired [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Lettuce, spinach for fall, radish [/list]

[b]August–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None (season ending, dormancy) [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 3 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Choose ultra-early or “short season” varieties for all crops. []Use row covers, cold frames, and greenhouses if possible. []Direct sow hardy greens & roots as soon as soil can be worked. []Frost can come as early as late Aug/Sept—plan accordingly! [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 4)[/size][/b]

[i]Very short/cool season. Start seeds early indoors; plant outside as early as weather allows.[/i]

[b]January–February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, tomato, pepper (late), cauliflower, herbs [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Melons, cucumber (late) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Peas, spinach, lettuce, onion sets, potatoes [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Finish seedlings for transplanting [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots, beets, radish, turnip, kale, chard, broccoli/cabbage (transplants after frost danger) [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumber, squash, tomato, pepper, melon (after frost) [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Fall broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (early) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Lettuce, spinach, radish [/list]

[b]August–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 4 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []“Early” or “short season” varieties recommended. []Start as much indoors as possible; protect crops from frost. [*]Consider season extenders where possible. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 5)[/size][/b]

[i]Classic cold-winter, temperate garden zone; most crops do well if planted at proper time.[/i]

[b]January[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek, celery [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, peppers (end of month) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Tomato, eggplant, more lettuce, herbs [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Onion sets, potatoes, peas, spinach (late) [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Squash, cucumber, melon (mid/late) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots, beets, radish, kale, chard, lettuce, broccoli (transplants) [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Harden off transplants [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons (after frost) [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Last-minute transplants [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Fall broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (early) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots (for fall), lettuce, spinach, radish, beets [/list]

[b]August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Fall spinach, radish, lettuce, kale [/list]

[b]September–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Garlic (best in October), late greens under cover [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 5 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Use frost/freeze dates to plan sowings—especially for warm crops. []Great zone for both spring and fall crops! [*]Cold frames and mulching extend harvest. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 6)[/size][/b]

[i]Longer season than 5, rare late frost but plenty of time for double crops.[/i]

[b]January[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek, celery [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, peppers (end of month) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Onion sets, peas, spinach if ground is workable [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Tomato, eggplant, more broccoli, herbs [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach, radish, chard [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Melon, squash, cucumber (mid/late) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Broccoli and cabbage (transplants), beans, corn, more greens [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Harden off & transplant warm crops [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, okra, sweet potatoes, summer squash, melons [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Last warm-crop transplants [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, okra, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, late corn [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (fall) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Carrots, beets, lettuce, radish (for fall) [/list]

[b]August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Spinach, kale, lettuce, radish [/list]

[b]September–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Garlic (Oct), spinach/lettuce under cover [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 6 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Perfect for most vegetables with long seasons—try succession planting. []Spring and fall harvests possible for many greens and roots. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 7)[/size][/b]

[i]Very long, mild season—suitable for double cropping and lots of variety.[/i]

[b]January[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek, cabbage (late month) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] None [/list]

[b]February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, peppers [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Peas, spinach, lettuce (toward late month) [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Eggplant, melons [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Potatoes, carrots, beets, spinach, lettuce, radish, chard, onions, broccoli/cabbage (transplants) [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Watermelon, cantaloupe, more peppers if needed [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and peppers (late April after frost) [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Last call for warm crops [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Okra, sweet potatoes, melons, more beans, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, okra, sweet potatoes, late corn [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower for fall [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach (for fall) [/list]

[b]August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Spinach, radish, turnip, lettuce, kale [/list]

[b]September–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Garlic (Sept/Oct), green onions, leafy greens under cover (Sept/Oct) [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 7 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Long season allows for spring and late summer/fall crops. []Succession sow for monthly harvests of fast crops. [*]Experiment with winter protection for late harvests. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 8)[/size][/b]

[i]Mild winters; some crops can overwinter. Year-round salads and double crops are possible.[/i]

[b]January[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Onion, leek, cabbage, broccoli [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Asparagus, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach [/list]

[b]February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Peas, potatoes, spinach, carrots, lettuce, radish, beets, chard [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Watermelon, melons, cucumbers (late) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers (late March) [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Last warm transplants if needed [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Okra, sweet potatoes, melons, more beans, squash, corn [/list]

[b]May–July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes, squash, corn, watermelon [/list]

[b]August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (for fall) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans (late summer crop), corn, cucumbers, squash, kale, carrots [/list]

[b]September[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots (for winter/spring) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach [/list]

[b]October[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (if not started) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach, turnip [/list]

[b]November–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 8 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Winter gardens are possible with hardy greens and roots. []Cool crops thrive in fall, winter, spring; hot crops excel from March–July. [*]Succession planting ensures year-round harvest. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 9)[/size][/b]

[i]Zone 9 allows for nearly year-round planting. Adjust for microclimates or unusual weather events as needed.[/i]

[b]January[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Tomato, pepper, eggplant (for early crop) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, onions, radish, lettuce, peas, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, kale [/list]

[b]February[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] (Continue tomatoes/peppers if not done) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, squash, melons, radish [/list]

[b]March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] (Final chance for warm crops indoors) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumber, eggplant, melons, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, tomato, watermelon [/list]

[b]April[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, cucumber, eggplant, melons, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, tomato, watermelon [/list]

[b]May[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, corn, okra, sweet potatoes [/list]

[b]June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes [/list]

[b]July[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes [/list]

[b]August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower (for fall) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans (late crop), corn, cucumbers, squash [/list]

[b]September[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach [/list]

[b]October[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (if not already started) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach, turnip [/list]

[b]November[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip [/list]

[b]December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beets, carrots, lettuce, onion sets, peas, radish, spinach, turnip [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 9 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Frost is rare but possible—watch January/February. []Cool-season crops thrive in winter through early spring/fall. []Warm-season crops planted very early (late winter) for best output. []Succession planting yields harvests nearly year-round! [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zone 10)[/size][/b]

[i]Subtropical with virtually no frost; year-round vegetables possible! Winter is the main growing season.[/i]

[b]January–March[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Eggplant, pepper, tomato, squash, melon (if you want extra early) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, beets, carrot, chard, corn, cucumber, lettuce, okra, onion, peas, pepper, potato, radish, spinach, squash, tomato, turnip, watermelon [/list]

[b]April–June[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] — [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Sweet potatoes, okra, watermelon, southern peas [/list]

[b]July–August[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Start broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage (for fall/winter garden) [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Okra, southern peas, sweet potatoes; start to plan for main fall crops [/list]

[b]September[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, chard, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, spinach [/list]

[b]October–December[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melons for late winter transplants [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, lettuce, radish, spinach, turnip, most roots and greens [/list]

[b]Tips for Zone 10 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Plant warm crops in late fall–early spring for best results. []Cool crops like lettuce, broccoli, peas thrive in winter. [*]Most crops grow in winter; summer is very hot—focus on okra, sweet potato, southern peas. [/list]

[b][size=140]Month-by-Month Vegetable Planting Calendar (USDA Zones 11–13)[/size][/b]

[i]Truly tropical—no frost. Vegetables (especially exotics) grow year-round; focus on wet/dry season planting.![/i]

[b]Dry Season (Winter/Spring)[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Most veggies do not require starting indoors; may start tomatoes, peppers, eggplant for head start. [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, melon, okra, onions, pepper, potato, pumpkin, radish, spinach, squash, sweet potato, tomato, watermelon, yams, taro [/list]

[b]Wet Season (Summer/Fall)[/b] [list] [][b]Start Indoors:[/b] Some roots and exotics for fall planting. [][b]Direct Sow/Transplant Outdoors:[/b] Malabar spinach, okra, tropical pumpkins, sweet potato, taro, yard-long beans, Asian greens, tropical eggplant [/list]

[b]Tips for Zones 11–13 Gardeners:[/b] [list] []Grow traditional vegetables in dry (cooler) season. []Focus on heat-loving/tropical crops in wet/hot season. []Watch for heavy rains, pests, and soil nutrients. []Year-round production is possible! [/list]

[b]Welcome to our Planting Calendars for All Zones![/b]

Here you’ll find month-by-month planting guides for every USDA zone, formatted for easy reading. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, use these calendars to plan your perfect garden—wherever you grow!
[b][i]Feel free to share your own tips, ask questions, or post photos of your planting progress in this thread.[/i]
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[b]| USDA Zone | Vegetables | Flowers/Perennials | Shrubs/Trees | Fruits [/b]
| [b]Zone 1 [/b] | Kale, turnip, spinach, arugula | Alpine poppy, Iceland poppy | Dwarf birch, willow | Cloudberry, lingonberry |
| [b]Zone 2[/b] | Cabbage, carrots, peas, lettuce | Lupine, columbine, snowdrop | Spruce, tamarack | Saskatoon berry, currant |
| [b]Zone 3[/b] | Spinach, beets, radish, onion | Daylily, coneflower, iris | Lilac, apple, ash | Apple (hardy), plum, cherry |
| [b]Zone 4 [/b] | Beans, broccoli, chard, potato | Black-eyed Susan, peony | Maple, dogwood, hawthorn | Pear, apple, raspberry |
| [b]Zone 5[/b] | Tomato, cucumber, corn, squash | Echinacea, hosta, phlox | Forsythia, azalea, magnolia | Strawberry, grapes, blueberry |
| [b]Zone 6[/b] | Pepper, eggplant, melon, beans | Coreopsis, daylily, lavender | Holly, hydrangea, redbud | Peach, blackberry, grape, persimmon |
| [b]Zone 7[/b] | Okra, sweet potato, peanuts | Daffodil, hibiscus, iris | Camellia, crape myrtle, boxwood| Figs, apricot, persimmon, pomegranate |
| [b]Zone 8[/b] | Tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | Salvia, lantana, aster | Oleander, sumac, wax myrtle | Citrus, olives, muscadine grape |
| [b]Zone 9[/b] | Eggplant, lima bean, sweet corn | Zinnia, bougainvillea | Palms, citrus trees, bottlebrush| Avocado, orange, guava, banana |
| [b]Zone 10[/b] | Beans, okra, malabar spinach | Plumeria, impatiens, canna | Jacaranda, tamarind | Papaya, mango, lychee, starfruit |
| [b]Zone 11[/b] | Taro, ginger, sweet potato | Bird of paradise, hibiscus | Breadfruit, rubber tree | Breadfruit, passionfruit, coconut |
| [b]Zone 12[/b] | Tropical veg, amaranth, chayote | Heliconia, orchid, anthurium | Palm, banyan | Durian, jackfruit, soursop |
| [b]Zone 13[/b] | Tropical root crops, yam | Frangipani, ginger, ixora | Coconut palm, African tulip | Rambutan, mangosteen, longan |

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