OCALA FOOD FOREST · ZONE 9 · COMING SOON

Monthly Plant Calendar (Zone 9)

We’re building a Florida-specific calendar with **transplant vs. direct seed** lists and **click-through guides** for each crop—plus links to buy seeds and starts we trust.

North · Central · South Florida Florida-ready varieties Step-by-step planting info
What to expect:
  • Month pages with two clear columns: Transplant and Direct Seed.
  • Each plant links to a Florida guide (timing, spacing, variety notes).
  • Trusted seed & start sources to save you time.

Months (preview)

January

Cool-season staples; roots & greens shine.

January
February

Guard early starts from late snaps.

February
March

Spring ramps up—trellises ready.

March
April

Warm-season workhorses take off.

April
May

Heat builds—mulch & shade tactics.

May
June

Storm-season prep & irrigation checks.

June
July

High heat—choose resilient picks.

July
August

Start fall seedlings; prep beds.

August
September

Fall kickoff—greens & roots return.

September
October

Cooler nights; stagger sowings.

October
November

Frost awareness up north.

November
December

Winter greens; protect tender crops.

December