When to plant purslane in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant purslane shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 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 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – February 8 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | January 27 – February 10 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | February 1 – February 15 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | January 24 – February 7 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | January 30 – February 13 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | January 25 – February 8 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | January 23 – February 6 |
Purslane in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant purslane in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to direct-sow purslane spans roughly January 22 in Sarasota to March 28 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the purslane planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right purslane 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 purslane take to grow in Florida?
Purslane takes about 40–50 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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