When to Plant in Miami, FL

Miami is a true tropical gardening destination — frost is essentially nonexistent and the growing calendar is nearly opposite to the rest of the country. The cool, dry season from November through April is actually peak growing time for most vegetables. Summer rains and heat create challenging conditions.

Miami gardeners enjoy crops that simply won't grow in cooler climates: tropical fruits, true yams, Caribbean vegetables, and year-round herb production. The main challenge is timing cool-season crops to avoid the worst summer heat, which regularly tops 95°F with high humidity.

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