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Can You Grow Tomato in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

60–85 days

When to plant Tomatoes in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 11 – Apr 5

Dates are approximate, based on Florida's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Tomato

One of the most popular garden vegetables — thrives in warm weather and full sun with consistent moisture.

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant deeply — tomatoes root along buried stems. Water consistently to prevent blossom end rot.

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Gardening in Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Tomato in Florida?

Tomatoes grow well here — plant after your last frost date and expect harvest within 60-85 days.

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Tomatoes in Florida?

Plant Tomatoes around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 11 – Apr 5.