Spring has arrived! A lot of us Floridians are past the danger of getting a frost, but some parts of Florida still could get a frost as late as April. You can check your last average frost date here and plan accordingly:
https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-florida-last-frost-date-map.php
https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-florida-last-frost-date-map.php
Warm season crops we can plant in March include:
• Beans
• Corn
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Melons
• Okra
• Peppers
• Southern Peas (i.e. Blackeye Peas, Cream Peas)
• Squashes
• Tomatoes
Cool Season Crops we can plant in March include:
• Arugula
• Carrots
• Chinese Cabbage
• Onions (bunching)
• Radish
• Swiss Chard
South & Central Florida can begin planting tropical, heat-loving crops in March (North Florida should wait until April):
• Amaranth
• Arrowroot
• Calabaza
• Chaya
• Chayote
• Gingers/Turmeric
• Katuk
• Luffa
• Malanga
• Moringa
• Papaya
• Passion Fruit
• Pigeon Pea
• Pineapple
• Roselle
• Seminole Pumpkin
• Sugarcane
• Sweet Potatoes (and Boniato)
• Taro/Dasheen
• Tropical Greens/Spinaches
• Yuca/Cassava