Miami Frost Dates
Miami, FL · USDA Zone 11a
Miami International Airport records a 32°F freeze in fewer than half of years (NOAA 1991-2020 US Climate Normals, station USW00012839).
Miami is in USDA Zone 11a. With virtually no frost, you can garden year-round.
Miami planting calendar
| Crop | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Peppers | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Cucumbers | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Lettuce | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Zucchini | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Carrots | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Beans (bush) | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Peas | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Broccoli | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Spinach | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Kale | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Onions | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Garlic | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Potatoes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Squash (winter) | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Corn | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Radishes | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Beets | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Eggplant | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Basil | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Cilantro | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Parsley | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Pumpkins | ● | ● | ||||||||||
| Sunflowers | ● | ● |
Fall planting in Miami
Miami does not really have a fall planting deadline. The limit here is summer heat, not frost, so the cool-season crops that fail in a Miami July are sown from about October onward.
Planning around Miami's frost dates
- What to plant in October by zone
The October sowing and planting list for Miami.
- What to plant in November by zone
What still goes in the ground in November in Miami.
- What changed in the 2023 USDA zone map
Whether the 2023 USDA map moved Miami, and what that changes.
- Companion planting chart
Which crops to plant together once you know your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last frost in Miami?
Miami is effectively frost-free.
What planting zone is Miami, FL?
Miami is in USDA hardiness Zone 11a.
When is the first frost in Miami?
Miami rarely records a freeze, so there is no meaningful first frost date.
What can I plant in the fall in Miami?
Fall is the easiest growing season in Miami. Cool-season crops that bolt in summer heat here are sown from about October onward.