When to plant celeriac in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant celeriac shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview — below are local dates for 340 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | January 18 – February 1 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 6 – January 20 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | January 11 – January 25 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 3 – January 17 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 9 – January 23 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 2 – January 16 |
Celeriac in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant celeriac in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant celeriac spans roughly January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the celeriac planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right celeriac planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does celeriac take to grow in Florida?
Celeriac takes about 100–120 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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