Use this planting calendar to find the best times of the year to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and other popular plants in Crooked lake park, FL, based on the USDA Hardiness Zone 9b.
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Crooked lake park, FL Frost Dates & Growing Season
Last Spring Frost Date for Crooked lake park, FL
The average last frost date in spring for Crooked lake park is February 10th. For gardeners planting sensitive crops like tomatoes, peppers, and basil, it is generally recommended to wait until February 24th before moving plants outdoors. Waiting these extra few weeks significantly reduces the risk of a late freeze damaging young transplants.
First Fall Frost Date for Crooked lake park, FL
The average first frost date in fall for Crooked lake park is December 20th. This date marks the approximate end of the growing season for tender plants. Gardeners should plan to harvest frost-sensitive vegetables or provide heavy protection (such as row covers) before this date to avoid crop loss.
Growing Season Length in Crooked lake park, FL
Based on historical frost data, the estimated growing season length in Crooked lake park is approximately 313 days. This duration determines which vegetable varieties have enough time to reach maturity before the winter cold sets in. Short-season varieties are recommended for crops that require a longer warm period.
Please note: These dates are climatological averages. Actual weather conditions vary by year. Always check the local 10-day forecast before planting.
Crooked lake park, FL Planting Calendar
This weekly planting calendar displays the ideal windows for starting seeds, transplanting, and harvesting your plants.
Crooked lake park, FL Monthly Planting Recommendations
January
In January, recommended activities include direct sowing Hyssop (from January 27th to February 10th), direct sowing Crimson Clover (from January 13th to January 27th), and direct sowing Flax (from January 13th to January 27th).
February
In February, recommended activities include direct sowing Cantaloupe (from February 17th to March 3rd), direct sowing Pumpkin (from February 17th to March 3rd), and direct sowing Moss Rose (from February 17th to March 3rd).
December
In December, recommended activities include starting Coneflower seeds indoors (from December 16th to December 30th), starting Tomato seeds indoors (from December 16th to December 30th), and starting Cabbage seeds indoors (from December 16th to December 30th).