When to plant escarole in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 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 11 – February 1 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 28 – January 18 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | December 30 – January 20 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | January 4 – January 25 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | December 27 – January 17 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 2 – January 23 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | December 28 – January 18 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | December 26 – January 16 |
Escarole in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly December 25 in Sarasota to February 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in Florida?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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