When to plant orach in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant orach shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly 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 | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 9b | February 1 | January 5 | January 18 – February 15 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – February 1 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 6 – February 3 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | January 11 – February 8 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 3 – January 31 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 9 – February 6 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 4 – February 1 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 2 – January 30 |
Orach in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant orach in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow orach spans roughly January 1 in Sarasota to March 7 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the orach planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right orach 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 orach take to grow in Florida?
Orach takes about 40–60 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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