Florida planting is unique — our climate it’s hot and humid here, but we still get the occasional cold snap and freeze. In this section, you’ll find Florida-specific tips and planting guides. If you’re interested in growing a garden here in Central Florida (hardiness zone 9b), check out what to plant each month in our monthly Florida planting guides.
July is a hot and humid month here in Central Florida. There are very few vegetables that you can start growing here this month. If you started your garden prior to this month you might still be harvesting a few things. If you’re looking to start your first garden, our…
June is a hot month here in Central Florida. And when I say hot, I mean hot. So hot in fact, that there are very few vegetables that you can start growing here this month. If you started your garden prior to this month you might still be harvesting a…
May marks the beginning of Central Florida’s hot weather. And because the next couple of months won’t be pleasant, there’s a limited amount of vegetables you can start in May. If you started your garden prior to this month you should still be in good shape having a full garden…
April is a pleasant month in Central Florida (Zone 9b), with the exception of insects. I find the majority of our insects start to come out of hiding in April and stop by the garden for lunch. If you’re looking to start your first garden, or just looking for a…
