What is Growing in North/Central Florida?

Flagler county is located in the Agricultural “North” Region of Florida.

If you are a Florida based ornamental gardener, you might want to know what is blooming in each month.

Or if you love fresh vegetables and are growing your own edibles, then check out what to plant each month.

January

Flowering: Camellia, Red Maple.

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Endives/Escarole, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Potatoes, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (bunching, Shallots), Peas (English), Radish, Turnips.

February

Flowering: Camellia, Red Maple.

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Endives/Escarole, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Potatoes, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (bunching, Shallots), Peas (English), Radish, Turnips.

March

Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Eggplant, Kohlrabi, Pepper,  Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes.

Transplant with Care: Carrots, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Beans (Bush, Pole, Lima), Corn, Cucumbers, Onions (bunching, Shallots), Peas (English, Southern), Radish, Squash (summer, winter), Watermelon.

April

Survives Transplanting:  Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes.

Transplant with Care:

Use Seeds: Beans (Bush, Pole, Lima), Cantaloupes, Corn, Cucumbers, Okra, Peas (Southern), Squash (summer, winter), Watermelon.

May

Survives Transplanting:  Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard.

Transplant with Care:

Use Seeds: Okra, Peas (Southern).

June

Survives Transplanting:  Sweet Potatoes.

Transplant with Care: n/a

Use Seeds: Okra, Peas (Southern).

July

Survives Transplanting:  Peppers, Tomatoes.

Transplant with Care: n/a

Use Seeds: Cucumbers, Okra, Peas (Southern), Pumpkin.

August

Survives Transplanting:  Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Eggplant, Endive/Escarole, Kale, Peppers, Tomatoes.

Transplant with Care: Carrots, Celery, Mustard.

Use Seeds: Beans (bush, pole, lima), Cucumbers, Onions (green, shallot), Squash, (summer, winter), Turnips.

Lots of choice!! Enjoy!!!

September

Flowering: Yellow Elder, Plumbago, Bush Allamanda, Buttonbush, Firebush, Turk’s Cap Mallow.

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, Collards, Endive/Escarole, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Strawberry, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Beans (Bush, Pole) Cucumbers, Onions (Bulb, Green, Shallot), Radish, Squash (Summer, Winter), Turnips.

Lots to do this month!!!

October

Flowering: Sasanqua Camellia, Muhly Grass, Beautyberry (the berries are in full glory), Butterfly Bush.

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Strawberry.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Mustard, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (Bulb, Green, Shallot), Radish, Turnips.

November

Flowering: Sasanqua Camellia, Mexican Sunflower, Ornamental Sugercane, Tea Olive, Beautyberry (Native, the berries are in full glory).

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Endive/Escarole, Kale, Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (Bulb, Green, Shallots), Radish, Turnips.

December

Flowering: Beauty Berry,  Camellia Japonica, Camellia Sasanqua, Poinsettia, Powderpuff, Tea Olive.

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (Green, Shallots), Radish, Turnips.

Enjoy!!!

The Infographics are produced by the University of Florida, IFAS Extension and can be found here online: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/plant-of-the-month/infographics.html.

PDF versions of the Infographics can be downloaded and printed if you are interested.