When to plant sweet potato in Florida
Florida spans USDA zones 9a–11a, so the right time to plant sweet potato shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 5 in Sarasota to April 11 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 | February 22 – March 8 |
| Miami | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Tampa | 10a | January 20 | January 12 | February 10 – February 24 |
| Orlando | 10a | January 25 | January 10 | February 15 – March 1 |
| St. Petersburg | 10b | January 17 | January 15 | February 7 – February 21 |
| Port St. Lucie | 10a | January 23 | January 18 | February 13 – February 27 |
| Hialeah | 11a | January 18 | January 13 | February 8 – February 22 |
| Cape Coral | 10b | January 16 | January 13 | February 6 – February 20 |
Sweet Potato in Florida: FAQ
When can I plant sweet potato in Florida?
Across Florida, the time to transplant sweet potato spans roughly February 5 in Sarasota to April 11 in Crestview, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the sweet potato planting date vary across Florida?
Yes. Florida publishes 340 cities with their own frost dates, so the right sweet potato 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 sweet potato take to grow in Florida?
Sweet Potato takes about 90–120 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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