February is the beginning of spring in Florida. It’s a good time to start growing nearly every vegetable, herb, and flower.
This vegetable planting list is based on recommendations given by the University of Florida here:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021
And also from Tom Maccubin’s book, “The Edible Landscape, which you can find here:
https://amzn.to/31A5KpJ
As I mentioned in the video, I use these Agribon Row Covers: https://amzn.to/2tKcjcM
and Dewitt Ultimate Frost Cloth: https://amzn.to/31A6xXJ to protect my cold sensitive plants on cold nights.
Here is the link to find your specific plant hardiness zone:
https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-florida-2012-usda-plant-zone-hardiness-map.php And to find your last average frost date: https://www.plantmaps.com/interactive-florida-last-frost-date-map.php
(On both map websites, scroll down to see interactive map, and scroll down further to see extensive list of cities (even many small towns are included).
Vegetable Gardening
4 Comments
So very informative. Such a resource. Great job!
I have a question…..may I start planting the warm vegetables In March and April? Or does it have to be February?
Did you have in mind the global warming ….?, I might through off the season a little, thank you and great video, I’m in Miami
I am a newbie in 9b. Thank you so much 😊