What Can Grow in Florida (FL)

Florida's subtropical to tropical climate allows year-round growing with two main seasons: cool winter and hot/wet summer.

Florida spans USDA zones 8a to 11a. The primary zone is 9b, with a growing season of 320 days. Top crops include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, strawberries.

9bPrimary Zone
320 daysAvg Growing Season
7Zones Present
6Cities Covered
🗺️ Hardiness Zones in Florida
8a8b9a9b10a10b11a
🥕 Top Vegetables
tomatoespepperssweet cornstrawberrieswatermelon
🍎 Top Fruits
citrusavocadosmangoesguavastrawberries
🌸 Top Flowers
bougainvilleahibiscusbird of paradiseplumeria
🌳 Top Trees
sabal palmlive oakslash pinegumbo limbo
🌤️ Climate Summary

Subtropical to tropical. Hot humid summers with frequent afternoon storms. Mild dry winters in the south.

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🏙️ Cities in Florida
Jacksonville
Zone 8b
Miami
Zone 10b
Tampa
Zone 9b
Orlando
Zone 9b
St. Petersburg
Zone 10a
Tallahassee
Zone 8b

Frequently Asked Questions

Florida spans USDA hardiness zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a. The most common zone across the state is 9b. Subtropical to tropical. Hot humid summers with frequent afternoon storms. Mild dry winters in the south.

In Florida, excellent vegetables to grow include tomatoes, peppers, sweet corn, strawberries, watermelon. The growing season of 320 days allows for multiple successions.

Florida is well suited for growing citrus, avocados, mangoes, guava, strawberries. Always choose varieties rated for your specific local zone.

Florida's growing season averages 320 days. Subtropical to tropical. Hot humid summers with frequent afternoon storms. Mild dry winters in the south. Check your specific city or zone page for precise last-frost and first-frost dates.