Year Round GardenPlanting calendar for Tampa, Florida
Dates from 30 years of records at the Tampa Intl Airport weather station, 5.1 miles from Tampa, worked out crop by crop with the same method as the Year Round Garden app.
The most popular crops for Tampa this month. Every crop and month is below.
Tampa at a glance
- Weather station
- Tampa Intl Airport · 5.1 mi
- USDA zone
- 10a
- Frost
- Brief: typically Jan 12–20; 1 year in 10 Dec 23–Feb 10
- Hottest month
- August: highs 91°F, nights 77°F
- Coldest month
- January: highs 71°F, nights 53°F
- Rain
- 49 in. a year, most in June, July and August
What shapes the seasons here
Frost is brief in Tampa: the frosty spell typically runs only from about Jan 12 to Jan 20, and 1 year in 10 it stretches from Dec 23 to Feb 10. Tender crops can go in most of the year; summer heat, not frost, is the main limit.
Summer nights average 77°F in August. Above about 75°F, tomatoes and peppers stop setting fruit, so the best tomato planting here is Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 15–Oct 5, timed so plants fruit before or after the hottest weeks.
Tampa gets about 49 inches of rain a year, most of it in June, July and August. Crops that rot or get disease in hot, wet weather are timed to miss those months.
169 of the 174 crops in the app grow here; 5 need a different climate (listed near the bottom).
When to plant the most popular crops
Best Can plant Start indoors
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What to plant in Tampa, month by month
January68
Best time to plant
Bean (bush snap), Potato, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Cilantro
See all 68 crops in their best window in January
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Artichoke, Arugula, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Beet, Broccoli raab (rapini), Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, New Zealand spinach, Pea (shelling / English), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Swiss chard, Turnip, Watercress
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Sage, Sorrel (French / garden), Summer savory, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Blackberry, Fig, Muscadine grape, Passion fruit
Flowers: Black-eyed Susan, Calendula, Coreopsis (tickseed), Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum
Can also plant
Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Daikon radish, Fennel (bulb), Leek, Mache (corn salad), Parsnip, Pea (snap & snow), Taro (dasheen), Chervil, Blueberry, Annual salvia, Bachelor's button (cornflower), California poppy, Cleome (spider flower), Larkspur, Marigold, Pansy / viola, Stock, Sweet pea (flower)
Start seeds indoors
Malabar spinach, Papaya, Annual salvia, Celosia, Marigold, Milkweed (native)
February52
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Watermelon, Radish, Basil
See all 52 crops in their best window in February
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (lima), Bitter melon, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Garden cress, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pumpkin, Purslane, Radish, Summer squash & zucchini, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash
Herbs: Anise hyssop, Basil, Bay laurel, Chives, Epazote, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon verbena, Marjoram, Oregano, Papalo, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon (French), Thyme, Winter savory
Fruit: Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Watermelon
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Marigold, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Sunflower
Can also plant
Arugula, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (pole), Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Chickpea / garbanzo, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, New Zealand spinach, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Popcorn, Potato, Shallot, Spinach, Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke), Sweet corn, Taro (dasheen), Tomato (early / short-season), Turnip, Watercress, Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chamomile, Chervil, Cilantro, Cuban oregano, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Lemon balm, Lovage, Mint, Parsley, Shiso (perilla), Sorrel (French / garden), Stevia, Summer savory, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram), Blackberry, Blueberry, Fig, Muscadine grape, Pineapple, Calendula, Cleome (spider flower), Coreopsis (tickseed), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Statice, Stock, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Ginger, Papaya, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
March29
Best time to plant
Okra
See all 29 crops in their best window in March
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Cassava (yuca), Chaya (tree spinach), Luffa gourd, Malabar spinach, Moringa, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Peanut, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Southern pea / cowpea, Taro (dasheen), Winged bean, Yardlong bean
Herbs: Cuban oregano, Culantro, Stevia, Vietnamese coriander (rau ram)
Fruit: Banana, Papaya, Pineapple
Flowers: Annual salvia, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Arugula, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Garden cress, Ginger, Jicama, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), New Zealand spinach, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pigeon pea, Popcorn, Pumpkin, Purslane, Radish, Roselle, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Turnip, Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash, Anise hyssop, Basil, Bay laurel, Borage, Chives, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek (methi), Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lavender, Lemon verbena, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Oregano, Papalo, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Thyme, Winter savory, Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Fig, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Watermelon, Black-eyed Susan, Milkweed (native), Nasturtium, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum
Start seeds indoors
Ginger, Papaya, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
April14
Start seeds indoors
Sweet potato
See all 14 crops in their best window in April
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Cassava (yuca), Chaya (tree spinach), Ginger, Taro (dasheen)
Herbs: Lemongrass
Fruit: Banana, Papaya, Pineapple
Flowers: Annual salvia, Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Zinnia
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Jicama, Luffa gourd, Malabar spinach, Moringa, New Zealand spinach, Okinawa spinach, Okra, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pigeon pea, Purslane, Roselle, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Southern pea / cowpea, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Sweet potato, Swiss chard, Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Winged bean, Winter melon / wax gourd, Yardlong bean, Basil, Culantro, Epazote, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Summer savory, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Sunflower
Start seeds indoors
Roselle, Sweet potato
May5
Start seeds indoors
Sweet potato
See all 5 crops in their best window in May
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Jicama, Pigeon pea, Roselle, Taro (dasheen)
Flowers: Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Luffa gourd, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Purslane, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Southern pea / cowpea, Sweet potato, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Winged bean, Winter melon / wax gourd, Yardlong bean, Basil, Epazote, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Sunflower, Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Roselle, Sweet potato, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
June4
Best time to plant
Sweet potato
Start seeds indoors
Sweet potato
See all 4 crops in their best window in June
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Jicama, Pigeon pea, Roselle, Sweet potato
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Luffa gourd, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Purslane, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Southern pea / cowpea, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Winged bean, Winter melon / wax gourd, Yardlong bean, Basil, Epazote, Papalo, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Sunflower, Zinnia
Start seeds indoors
Sweet potato, Annual salvia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
July7
Best time to plant
Sweet potato
Start seeds indoors
Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Sweet potato, Onion (bulbing)
See all 7 crops in their best window in July
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Pigeon pea, Sweet potato
Flowers: Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Celeriac (celery root), Edamame, Eggplant, Luffa gourd, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Peanut, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pumpkin, Purslane, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Shallot, Southern pea / cowpea, Sweet corn, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winged bean, Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash, Yardlong bean, Basil, Epazote, Papalo, Parsley, Shiso (perilla), Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Watermelon, Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
Start seeds indoors
Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Eggplant, Onion (bulbing), Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Sweet potato, Annual salvia, Celosia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
August14
Best time to plant
Sweet potato
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Onion (bulbing), Basil
See all 14 crops in their best window in August
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Seminole pumpkin / calabaza, Sweet potato, Winter melon / wax gourd, Winter squash
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Bean (pole), Bitter melon, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Edamame, Eggplant, Luffa gourd, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Potato, Purslane, Shallot, Southern pea / cowpea, Summer squash & zucchini, Sweet corn, Swiss chard, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winged bean, Yardlong bean, Basil, Borage, Epazote, Papalo, Parsley, Shiso (perilla), Cantaloupe & melons, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Watermelon, Celosia, Coreopsis (tickseed), Statice, Strawflower
Start seeds indoors
Cardoon, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Onion (bulbing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Basil, Parsley, Annual salvia, Celosia, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Statice, Strawflower
September29
Best time to plant
Tomato (slicing), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant, Watermelon, Sweet corn, Onion (bulbing), Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Basil
See all 29 crops in their best window in September
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Armenian cucumber, Bean (dry / shelling), Bean (lima), Celeriac (celery root), Edamame, Eggplant, Onion (bulbing), Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Southern pea / cowpea, Sweet corn, Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Winter squash, Yardlong bean
Fruit: Cantaloupe & melons, Strawberry, Watermelon
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Celosia, Cleome (spider flower), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Sunflower, Zinnia
Can also plant
Amaranth greens / callaloo, Arugula, Bean (bush snap), Bean (pole), Beet, Bitter melon, Bottle gourd / cucuzza, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Celery, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Napa / Chinese cabbage, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Parsnip, Potato, Purslane, Salsify, Shallot, Summer squash & zucchini, Swiss chard, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Turnip, Basil, Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek (methi), Papalo, Parsley, Shiso (perilla), Cucamelon / mouse melon, Calendula, Coreopsis (tickseed), Nasturtium, Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Onion (bulbing), Basil, Parsley, Marigold, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower
October57
Best time to plant
Tomato (cherry & grape), Cucumber (slicing), Summer squash & zucchini, Bean (bush snap), Okra, Potato, Kale, Collard greens, Cabbage, Carrot, Onion (bulbing), Garlic, Basil, Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 57 crops in their best window in October
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Armenian cucumber, Bean (bush snap), Bean (pole), Beet, Bitter melon, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Cucumber (pickling), Cucumber (slicing), Elephant garlic, Garlic, Kale, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Napa / Chinese cabbage, New Zealand spinach, Okra, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Potato, Purslane, Salsify, Shallot, Summer squash & zucchini, Swiss chard, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate)
Herbs: Basil, Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Dill, Epazote, Parsley
Fruit: Strawberry
Flowers: Annual salvia, Black-eyed Susan, Calendula, Coreopsis (tickseed), Cosmos, Globe amaranth (gomphrena), Marigold, Nasturtium, Pentas (Egyptian star cluster), Statice, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Zinnia
Can also plant
Arugula, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Cauliflower, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Kohlrabi, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mustard greens, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Radish, Rutabaga, Spinach, Turnip, Chervil, Cilantro, Fenugreek (methi), Shiso (perilla), Bachelor's button (cornflower), California poppy, Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Stock, Sweet pea (flower)
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Leek, Lettuce (romaine & head), Parsley, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower
November65
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion (bulbing), Garlic, Cilantro, Strawberry
Start seeds indoors
Broccoli, Cabbage
See all 65 crops in their best window in November
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Amaranth greens / callaloo, Arugula, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cardoon, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Elephant garlic, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Garlic, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip
Herbs: Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Parsley
Fruit: Strawberry
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Black-eyed Susan, Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Pentas (Egyptian star cluster)
Start seeds indoors
Artichoke, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Lettuce (romaine & head), Catnip, Lavender, Lovage, Parsley, Rosemary, Passion fruit, Purple coneflower (echinacea), Statice, Strawflower
December63
Best time to plant
Potato, Pea (snap & snow), Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Spinach, Kale, Collard greens, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrot, Radish, Onion (bulbing), Cilantro
Start seeds indoors
Tomato (slicing), Tomato (cherry & grape), Pepper (sweet / bell), Pepper (hot / chili), Eggplant
See all 63 crops in their best window in December
Best time to plant
Vegetables: Arugula, Beet, Bok choy / pak choi, Broccoli, Broccoli raab (rapini), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac (celery root), Celery, Chinese broccoli (gai lan), Collard greens, Daikon radish, Endive & escarole, Fava bean, Fennel (bulb), Garden cress, Green onion / scallion, Kale, Kohlrabi, Komatsuna (mustard spinach), Leek, Lettuce (leaf & mesclun), Lettuce (romaine & head), Mache (corn salad), Mustard greens, Napa / Chinese cabbage, Onion (bulbing), Parsnip, Pea (shelling / English), Pea (snap & snow), Potato, Radicchio, Radish, Salsify, Shallot, Spinach, Swiss chard, Turnip
Herbs: Borage, Caraway, Chamomile, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Fenugreek (methi), Parsley
Fruit: Blackberry, Blueberry
Flowers: Bachelor's button (cornflower), Black-eyed Susan, Calendula, California poppy, Coreopsis (tickseed), Larkspur, Pansy / viola, Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower, Sweet alyssum, Sweet pea (flower)
Can also plant
Cardoon, Rutabaga
Start seeds indoors
Eggplant, Pepper (hot / chili), Pepper (sweet / bell), Tomatillo, Tomato (cherry & grape), Tomato (early / short-season), Tomato (heat-set varieties), Tomato (paste / determinate), Tomato (slicing), Anise hyssop, Catnip, Chives, Feverfew, Garlic chives, Lemon balm, Lovage, Marjoram, Oregano, Sage, Shiso (perilla), Thyme, Winter savory, Cucamelon / mouse melon, Ground cherry, Passion fruit, Annual salvia, Milkweed (native), Strawflower
Every crop that grows in Tampa
169 of 174 crops in the app fit this climate. Dates are for planting outdoors; “Start indoors” is for seeds you grow into transplants.
Vegetables
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth greens / callaloo | Jan 31–Feb 14, Oct 25–Nov 14 | Feb 15–Oct 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Armenian cucumber | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 23–Oct 13 | Feb 11–Sep 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| Artichoke | Jan 6–28 | — | Nov 4–26 | Set out plants |
| Arugula | Oct 30–Jan 28 | Jan 29–Mar 19, Sep 20–Oct 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (bush snap) | Jan 20–Feb 3, Oct 7–28 | Feb 4–Apr 24, Aug 2–Oct 6 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (dry / shelling) | Jan 20–Feb 3, Sep 2–23 | Feb 4–Apr 1, Jul 7–Sep 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (lima) | Jan 31–Feb 14, Sep 8–28 | Feb 15–Apr 17, Jul 9–Sep 7 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bean (pole) | Jan 20–Feb 3, Sep 27–Oct 18 | Feb 4–Apr 14, Jul 19–Sep 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Beet | Oct 21–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Mar 6, Sep 5–Oct 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bitter melon | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 25–Oct 16 | Feb 11–Apr 16, Jul 23–Sep 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bok choy / pak choi | Nov 4–Jan 6 | Jan 7–Feb 13, Oct 9–Nov 3 | — | Sow seeds |
| Bottle gourd / cucuzza | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–Oct 6 | — | Sow seeds |
| Broccoli | Oct 28–Jan 5 | Jan 6–Feb 12, Sep 27–Oct 27 | Sep 16–Nov 24 | Set out plants |
| Broccoli raab (rapini) | Oct 30–Jan 14 | Jan 15–Feb 26, Sep 27–Oct 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Brussels sprouts | Oct 22–Dec 15 | Sep 27–Oct 21, Dec 16–Jan 14 | Sep 10–Nov 3 | Set out plants |
| Cabbage | Oct 21–Jan 7 | Jan 8–Feb 17, Sep 14–Oct 20 | Sep 9–Nov 26 | Set out plants |
| Cardoon | Oct 6–Dec 3 | Sep 5–Oct 5, Dec 4–30 | Aug 4–Oct 1 | Set out plants |
| Carrot | Oct 19–Jan 14 | Jan 15–Feb 27, Sep 5–Oct 18 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cassava (yuca) | Mar 10–May 5 | — | — | Set out plants |
| Cauliflower | Oct 29–Jan 8 | Jan 9–Feb 17, Sep 27–Oct 28 | Sep 17–Nov 27 | Set out plants |
| Celeriac (celery root) | Sep 22–Dec 29 | Jul 15–Sep 21, Dec 30–Jan 27 | Jul 7–Oct 13 | Set out plants |
| Celery | Sep 28–Jan 3 | Jan 4–Feb 7, Jul 27–Sep 27 | Jul 13–Oct 18 | Set out plants |
| Chaya (tree spinach) | Mar 10–May 5 | — | — | Set out plants |
| Chickpea / garbanzo | Jan 15–28 | Jan 29–Feb 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chinese broccoli (gai lan) | Oct 14–Jan 23 | Jan 24–Mar 8, Aug 17–Oct 13 | — | Sow seeds |
| Collard greens | Oct 5–Jan 28 | Jan 29–Mar 18, Jul 31–Oct 4 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucumber (pickling) | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 30–Oct 21 | Feb 11–Apr 23, Jul 31–Sep 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucumber (slicing) | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 28–Oct 18 | Feb 11–Apr 19, Jul 26–Sep 27 | — | Sow seeds |
| Daikon radish | Nov 2–Jan 1 | Jan 2–Feb 7, Oct 9–Nov 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Edamame | Jan 31–Feb 14, Sep 10–30 | Feb 15–Apr 29, Jun 27–Sep 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Eggplant | Feb 3–17, Sep 13–Oct 3 | Feb 18–May 2, Jun 25–Sep 12 | Jul 12–Aug 1, Dec 2–16 | Set out plants |
| Elephant garlic | Oct 2–Dec 1 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Endive & escarole | Nov 4–Dec 14 | Oct 19–Nov 3, Dec 15–Jan 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Fava bean | Nov 2–Dec 11 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Fennel (bulb) | Nov 1–Dec 27 | Oct 9–31, Dec 28–Jan 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Garden cress | Nov 15–Feb 12 | Feb 13–Apr 3, Oct 6–Nov 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Garlic | Oct 2–Dec 1 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Ginger | Apr 7–May 5 | Mar 10–Apr 6 | Feb 17–Mar 17 | Set out plants |
| Green onion / scallion | Dec 23–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Feb 17 | — | Sow seeds |
| Jicama | May 2–Jun 18 | Mar 15–May 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Kale | Oct 20–Jan 19 | Jan 20–Mar 6, Sep 5–Oct 19 | — | Sow seeds |
| Kohlrabi | Oct 26–Jan 22 | Jan 23–Mar 10, Sep 14–Oct 25 | — | Sow seeds |
| Komatsuna (mustard spinach) | Oct 20–Jan 29 | Jan 30–Mar 21, Aug 30–Oct 19 | — | Sow seeds |
| Leek | Oct 12–Dec 22 | Sep 5–Oct 11, Dec 23–Jan 26 | Aug 10–Oct 20 | Set out plants |
| Lettuce (leaf & mesclun) | Oct 26–Jan 23 | Jan 24–Mar 11, Sep 14–Oct 25 | — | Sow seeds |
| Lettuce (romaine & head) | Oct 29–Jan 8 | Jan 9–Feb 17, Sep 27–Oct 28 | Sep 24–Dec 4 | Set out plants |
| Luffa gourd | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–Sep 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Mache (corn salad) | Nov 13–Dec 23 | Oct 28–Nov 12, Dec 24–Jan 17 | — | Sow seeds |
| Malabar spinach | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–May 5 | Jan 20–Feb 3 | Set out plants |
| Moringa | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–May 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Mustard greens | Nov 2–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Mar 4, Sep 27–Nov 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Napa / Chinese cabbage | Oct 23–Jan 13 | Jan 14–Feb 25, Sep 14–Oct 22 | — | Sow seeds |
| New Zealand spinach | Jan 20–Feb 3, Sep 30–Oct 20 | Feb 4–Sep 29 | — | Sow seeds |
| Okinawa spinach | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–May 5 | — | Set out plants |
| Okra | Mar 10–24, Sep 28–Oct 18 | Mar 25–Sep 27 | — | Sow seeds |
| Onion (bulbing) | Sep 16–Dec 16 | — | Jul 1–Sep 30 | Set out plants |
| Parsnip | Oct 11–Dec 20 | Sep 5–Oct 10, Dec 21–Jan 23 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pea (shelling / English) | Oct 29–Jan 8 | Jan 9–Feb 17, Sep 27–Oct 28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pea (snap & snow) | Oct 28–Jan 6 | Jan 7–Feb 15, Sep 27–Oct 27 | — | Sow seeds |
| Peanut | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–Aug 7 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pepper (hot / chili) | Feb 3–17, Sep 5–26 | Feb 18–Sep 4 | Jul 4–25, Dec 2–16 | Set out plants |
| Pepper (sweet / bell) | Feb 3–17, Sep 15–Oct 6 | Feb 18–Apr 10, Jul 15–Sep 14 | Jul 14–Aug 4, Dec 2–16 | Set out plants |
| Pigeon pea | May 8–Jul 13 | Mar 15–May 7, Jul 14–25 | — | Sow seeds |
| Popcorn | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Feb 4–Mar 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Potato | Oct 3–Jan 8 | Jan 9–Feb 16, Aug 5–Oct 2 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pumpkin | Jan 27–Feb 10, Aug 11–Sep 1 | Feb 11–Mar 23, Jun 26–Aug 10 | — | Sow seeds |
| Purslane | Feb 3–17, Oct 6–27 | Feb 18–Oct 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Radicchio | Dec 23–Jan 16 | — | — | Sow seeds |
| Radish | Nov 12–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Apr 1, Oct 3–Nov 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Roselle | May 4–Jun 28 | Mar 15–May 3, Jun 29–Jul 3 | Mar 30–May 24 | Set out plants |
| Rutabaga | Nov 1–Dec 6 | Oct 19–31, Dec 7–28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Salsify | Oct 7–Dec 9 | Sep 5–Oct 6, Dec 10–Jan 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Seminole pumpkin / calabaza | Mar 10–24, Aug 9–29 | Mar 25–Aug 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Shallot | Sep 26–Jan 19 | Jan 20–Feb 28, Jul 12–Sep 25 | — | Sow seeds |
| Southern pea / cowpea | Mar 10–24, Sep 10–Oct 1 | Mar 25–Sep 9 | — | Sow seeds |
| Spinach | Nov 5–Jan 9 | Jan 10–Feb 17, Oct 9–Nov 4 | — | Sow seeds |
| Summer squash & zucchini | Jan 27–Feb 10, Oct 3–23 | Feb 11–Apr 22, Jul 29–Oct 2 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke) | Dec 30–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Feb 10 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet corn | Jan 27–Feb 3, Sep 15–Oct 5 | Feb 4–Apr 10, Jul 18–Sep 14 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet potato | Jun 7–Aug 29 | Mar 10–Jun 6, Aug 30–Sep 1 | Apr 19–Jul 11 | Set out plants |
| Swiss chard | Oct 1–Feb 14 | Feb 15–Apr 22, Jul 23–Sep 30 | — | Sow seeds |
| Taro (dasheen) | Mar 17–May 11 | Jan 20–Mar 16 | — | Sow seeds |
| Tomatillo | Jan 27–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Apr 12 | Dec 16–30 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (cherry & grape) | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 30–Oct 20 | Feb 11–Apr 15, Jul 21–Sep 29 | Aug 12–Sep 1, Dec 9–23 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (early / short-season) | Jan 27–Feb 3, Oct 5–25 | Feb 4–Apr 18, Jul 29–Oct 4 | Aug 17–Sep 6, Dec 9–16 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (heat-set varieties) | Jan 31–Feb 14, Sep 17–Oct 8 | Feb 15–Sep 16 | Jul 30–Aug 20, Dec 13–27 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (paste / determinate) | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 17–Oct 8 | Feb 11–Apr 9, Jul 16–Sep 16 | Jul 30–Aug 20, Dec 9–23 | Set out plants |
| Tomato (slicing) | Jan 27–Feb 10, Sep 15–Oct 5 | Feb 11–Apr 6, Jul 10–Sep 14 | Jul 28–Aug 17, Dec 9–23 | Set out plants |
| Turnip | Oct 26–Jan 22 | Jan 23–Mar 10, Sep 14–Oct 25 | — | Sow seeds |
| Watercress | Dec 30–Jan 27 | Jan 28–Feb 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Winged bean | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–Sep 1 | — | Sow seeds |
| Winter melon / wax gourd | Feb 3–17, Aug 11–Sep 1 | Feb 18–Aug 10 | — | Sow seeds |
| Winter squash | Jan 27–Feb 10, Aug 21–Sep 11 | Feb 11–Mar 29, Jul 4–Aug 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| Yardlong bean | Mar 10–24, Sep 15–Oct 6 | Mar 25–Sep 14 | — | Sow seeds |
Herbs
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anise hyssop | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 6–Jan 3 | Set out plants |
| Basil | Jan 31–Feb 7, Sep 28–Oct 18 | Feb 8–Sep 27 | Aug 24–Sep 13, Dec 27–Jan 3 | Set out plants |
| Bay laurel | Jan 27–Feb 20 | Feb 21–Mar 17 | — | Set out plants |
| Borage | Oct 12–Feb 3 | Feb 4–Mar 29, Aug 12–Oct 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Caraway | Oct 17–Jan 7 | Jan 8–Feb 16, Sep 5–Oct 16 | — | Sow seeds |
| Catnip | Jan 6–27 | Jan 28–Feb 17 | Nov 18–Dec 9 | Set out plants |
| Chamomile | Oct 19–Jan 15 | Jan 16–Feb 28, Sep 5–Oct 18 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chervil | Nov 3–Jan 5 | Jan 6–Feb 12, Oct 9–Nov 2 | — | Sow seeds |
| Chives | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 2–30 | Set out plants |
| Cilantro | Oct 29–Jan 10 | Jan 11–Feb 20, Sep 27–Oct 28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cuban oregano | Mar 3–31 | Feb 3–Mar 2 | — | Set out plants |
| Culantro | Mar 10–24 | Mar 25–May 5 | — | Sow seeds |
| Dill | Oct 22–Jan 25 | Jan 26–Mar 14, Sep 5–Oct 21 | — | Sow seeds |
| Epazote | Jan 27–Feb 10, Oct 12–Nov 2 | Feb 11–Oct 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Fenugreek (methi) | Oct 29–Jan 31 | Feb 1–Mar 24, Sep 17–Oct 28 | — | Sow seeds |
| Feverfew | Jan 13–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Mar 10 | Nov 25–Dec 23 | Set out plants |
| Garlic chives | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 2–30 | Set out plants |
| Lavender | Jan 27–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 10 | Nov 11–Dec 2 | Set out plants |
| Lemon balm | Jan 6–27 | Jan 28–Feb 17 | Dec 2–23 | Set out plants |
| Lemon verbena | Feb 8–Mar 4 | Jan 27–Feb 7, Mar 5–17 | — | Set out plants |
| Lemongrass | Apr 7–May 5 | Mar 10–Apr 6 | — | Set out plants |
| Lovage | Jan 6–26 | Jan 27–Feb 16 | Nov 18–Dec 8 | Set out plants |
| Marjoram | Jan 27–Feb 20 | Feb 21–Mar 17 | Dec 9–Jan 2 | Set out plants |
| Mint | Jan 6–27 | Jan 28–Feb 17 | — | Set out plants |
| Oregano | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 2–30 | Set out plants |
| Papalo | Jan 31–Feb 14 | Feb 15–Oct 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Parsley | Oct 1–Jan 25 | Jan 26–Mar 11, Jul 22–Sep 30 | Jul 30–Nov 23 | Set out plants |
| Rosemary | Jan 27–Feb 20 | Feb 21–Mar 17 | Nov 11–Dec 5 | Set out plants |
| Sage | Jan 13–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Mar 10 | Nov 25–Dec 23 | Set out plants |
| Shiso (perilla) | Jan 27–Feb 3 | Feb 4–Oct 15 | Dec 23–30 | Set out plants |
| Sorrel (French / garden) | Dec 30–Jan 27 | Jan 28–Feb 24 | — | Sow seeds |
| Stevia | Feb 28–Mar 24 | Feb 3–27 | — | Set out plants |
| Summer savory | Jan 20–Feb 3 | Feb 4–Apr 15 | — | Sow seeds |
| Tarragon (French) | Jan 20–Feb 13 | Feb 14–Mar 9 | — | Set out plants |
| Thyme | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Nov 25–Dec 23 | Set out plants |
| Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) | Feb 24–Mar 24 | Jan 27–Feb 23 | — | Set out plants |
| Winter savory | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 2–30 | Set out plants |
Fruit
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana | Mar 10–May 5 | — | — | Set out plants |
| Blackberry | Dec 16–Jan 16 | Jan 17–Feb 17 | — | Set out plants |
| Blueberry | Nov 25–Jan 2 | Jan 3–Feb 10 | — | Set out plants |
| Cantaloupe & melons | Feb 3–17, Sep 3–23 | Feb 18–Apr 5, Jul 12–Sep 2 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cucamelon / mouse melon | Jan 27–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Oct 8 | Dec 23–Jan 6 | Set out plants |
| Fig | Dec 30–Feb 3 | Feb 4–Mar 10 | — | Set out plants |
| Ground cherry | Jan 27–Feb 10 | Feb 11–Apr 18 | Dec 9–23 | Set out plants |
| Muscadine grape | Dec 30–Jan 20 | Jan 21–Feb 10 | — | Set out plants |
| Papaya | Mar 10–May 5 | — | Jan 20–Mar 17 | Set out plants |
| Passion fruit | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 31 | Nov 18–Dec 16 | Set out plants |
| Pineapple | Mar 7–Apr 11 | Jan 31–Mar 6 | — | Set out plants |
| Strawberry | Sep 21–Dec 1 | — | — | Set out plants |
| Watermelon | Feb 3–17, Aug 31–Sep 21 | Feb 18–Apr 4, Jul 9–Aug 30 | — | Sow seeds |
Flowers
| Crop | Best time to plant | Also possible | Start indoors | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual salvia | Feb 17–Apr 15, Aug 9–Nov 2 | Jan 20–Feb 16, Apr 16–Aug 8 | May 31–Aug 24, Dec 9–Feb 4 | Set out plants |
| Bachelor's button (cornflower) | Oct 27–Jan 2 | Jan 3–Feb 9, Sep 27–Oct 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Black-eyed Susan | Aug 19–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Aug 18 | — | Sow seeds |
| Calendula | Oct 21–Jan 21 | Jan 22–Mar 9, Sep 5–Oct 20 | — | Sow seeds |
| California poppy | Oct 27–Jan 2 | Jan 3–Feb 9, Sep 27–Oct 26 | — | Sow seeds |
| Celosia | Mar 10–17, Sep 5–26 | Mar 18–Sep 4 | Jan 20–27, Jul 18–Aug 8 | Set out plants |
| Cleome (spider flower) | Feb 23–Apr 4, Jul 8–Oct 3 | Jan 20–Feb 22, Apr 5–Jul 7 | — | Sow seeds |
| Coreopsis (tickseed) | Oct 9–Jan 10 | Jan 11–Feb 14, Aug 12–Oct 8 | — | Sow seeds |
| Cosmos | Mar 12–Apr 14, Jul 12–Oct 13 | Jan 31–Mar 11, Apr 15–Jul 11 | — | Sow seeds |
| Globe amaranth (gomphrena) | Mar 21–Apr 21, Jul 7–Oct 10 | Jan 31–Mar 20, Apr 22–Jul 6, Oct 11–13 | Jan 31–Mar 3, May 19–Aug 22 | Set out plants |
| Larkspur | Oct 28–Dec 13 | Oct 9–27, Dec 14–Jan 10 | — | Sow seeds |
| Marigold | Feb 16–Apr 13, Aug 6–Oct 28 | Jan 20–Feb 15, Apr 14–Aug 5 | Jun 18–Sep 9, Dec 29–Feb 23 | Set out plants |
| Milkweed (native) | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Dec 16–Jan 13 | Set out plants |
| Nasturtium | Jan 20–Feb 14, Oct 5–Nov 2 | Feb 15–Mar 10, Sep 5–Oct 4 | — | Sow seeds |
| Pansy / viola | Nov 12–Jan 6 | Jan 7–Feb 7, Oct 19–Nov 11 | Aug 27–Oct 21 | Set out plants |
| Pentas (Egyptian star cluster) | Apr 12–May 26, Jul 26–Oct 11 | Mar 10–Apr 11, May 27–Jul 25, Oct 12–Nov 10 | Feb 8–Mar 24, May 24–Aug 9 | Set out plants |
| Purple coneflower (echinacea) | Jan 20–Feb 17 | Feb 18–Mar 17 | Nov 4–Dec 2 | Set out plants |
| Snapdragon | Oct 28–Dec 13 | Oct 9–27, Dec 14–Jan 9 | Aug 26–Oct 11 | Set out plants |
| Statice | Oct 11–Jan 26 | Jan 27–Mar 17, Aug 14–Oct 10 | Aug 9–Nov 24 | Set out plants |
| Stock | Nov 3–Jan 5 | Jan 6–Feb 12, Oct 9–Nov 2 | Sep 1–Nov 3 | Set out plants |
| Strawflower | Jan 8–Feb 2, Oct 10–Jan 6 | Jan 7, Feb 3–Mar 27, Aug 11–Oct 9 | Aug 22–Nov 18, Nov 20–Dec 15 | Set out plants |
| Sunflower | Feb 12–Mar 29, Jul 14–Sep 28 | Jan 27–Feb 11, Mar 30–Jul 13 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet alyssum | Oct 22–Jan 23 | Jan 24–Mar 10, Sep 5–Oct 21 | — | Sow seeds |
| Sweet pea (flower) | Oct 29–Dec 18 | Oct 9–28, Dec 19–Jan 17 | — | Sow seeds |
| Zinnia | Mar 12–Apr 17, Jul 16–Oct 15 | Jan 31–Mar 11, Apr 18–Jul 15 | — | Sow seeds |
Crops that struggle in Tampa
These need a climate Tampa doesn't have. Pots, shade cloth or a greenhouse can stretch the rules.
- Asparagus: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 53°F.
- Bee balm (bergamot): Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 53°F.
- Grape (bunch): Pierce's disease kills bunch grapes where winters are mild and summers wet. Grow muscadines instead.
- Raspberry: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 53°F.
- Rhubarb: Needs a real winter; nights in the coldest month here average 53°F.
Nearby planting calendars
- Sarasota, FL 42 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- Orlando, FL 77 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- Fort Myers, FL 99 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- Gainesville, FL 118 mi · last frost around Mar 3
- Daytona Beach, FL 123 mi · frost only briefly in winter
- All Florida cities
How these dates are worked out
Each crop has temperature limits and timing from university extension guides: how cold a night it can take, how much heat it can stand, how long it takes to mature, and how far before or after the last frost it goes in. Those are checked day by day against the Tampa Intl Airport station's NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals (average highs, lows, rain and frost dates). Dates are estimates for a typical year; a sheltered yard, a slope or a cold pocket can shift them by a week or two.
Weather: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals. Crop timing: university extension guides (sources listed for each crop in the app). City locations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).