What Can Grow in Tampa, FL

Tampa's Gulf Coast location gives it mild winters and hot humid summers — excellent for strawberries and tomatoes.

Tampa, FL is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b. The growing season lasts about 310 days, with last frost around January 15 and first fall frost around December 10. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, strawberries.

9bUSDA Zone
310 daysFrost-Free
January 15Last Frost
December 10First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Tampa
tomatoespeppersstrawberriescitrussweet potatoesokra
💡 Planting Tips

Famous strawberry region. Plant tomatoes Feb and September. Near year-round production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tampa, FL is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9b. Tampa's Gulf Coast location gives it mild winters and hot humid summers — excellent for strawberries and tomatoes.

The average last spring frost in Tampa is around January 15. The first fall frost typically arrives around December 10, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 310 days.

Tampa's Zone 9b climate supports growing tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, citrus, sweet potatoes, okra. Famous strawberry region. Plant tomatoes Feb and September. Near year-round production.

In Tampa, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of January 15. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.