When to plant celery in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant celery 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 |
Celery in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant celery in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant celery spans roughly January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the celery planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right celery 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 celery take to grow in Florida?
Celery takes about 80–120 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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