Florida growing season?

Im pretty good at planting and growing things in TN however i am moving to florida down by pensacola in december my new place has been neglected as far as the yard goes and i was wondering what the planting season is like since there isnt much of a winter there. Plants here that are considered tropical(mandevilla, hibiscus etc) are grown in the ground there so is it possible to have a vegetable garden year round? are plants able to go dormant in florida?
Florida growing season?
It gets much colder in north Florida, than the rest of the state. In Pensacola it can and does freeze in winter, but that is not the norm. The averages are:

Monthly Averages for

Pensacola, FL



Month Avg.

High Avg.

Low Mean Avg.

Precip Record



Jan 61°F 43°F 52°F 5.34 in.

Feb 64°F 45°F 55°F 4.68 in.

Mar 70°F 52°F 61°F 6.40 in.

Apr 76°F 58°F 67°F 3.89 in.

May 83°F 66°F 75°F 4.40 in.

Jun 89°F 72°F 81°F 6.39 in.

Jul 91°F 75°F 83°F 8.02 in.

Aug 90°F 74°F 82°F 6.85 in.

Sep 87°F 70°F 79°F 5.75 in.

Oct 79°F 60°F 69°F 4.13 in.

Nov 70°F 51°F 61°F 4.46 in.

Dec 63°F 45°F 54°F 3.97 in.



There is a very complete list of plants that are good for Pensacole, if you go to the link. But some of them are listed below. Good luck with your move %26amp; new garden!



Essential Planting Guides: USDA Hardiness Zone 8

Below are popular plants that are suitable to your growing conditions. Select one for a complete planting and care guide.

Perennials

Bee Balm Aster Penstemon Daylily Hosta Foxglove Veronica Ornamental Grasses Coreopsis Shasta Daisy Rudbeckia Delphinium Oriental Poppy Dianthus Phlox Bearded Iris Geranium Yarrow Coral Bell Astilbe Sedum

Herbs

Chives Oregano Sage French Tarragon Basil Parsley Mint Dill Marjoram Thyme



Bulbs

Gladiolus Hyacinth Crocus Dahlia Daffodil

Trees / Shrubs

Spirea Gardenia Rhododendron Hydrangea Butterfly Bush Rose of Sharon Dogwood Wisteria Honeysuckle Beautyberry Holly



Fruits

Blackberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pear Citrus Apricot Strawberry Apple Cherry Plum Grape Peach Blueberry

Vegetables

Potato Sweet Corn Carrot Broccoli Cabbage Cucumber Onion Turnip Pea Bean Squash Brussels Sprouts Okra Celery Lettuce Pepper Sweet Potato Tomato Pumpkin Radish Eggplant Melon Parsnip Beet Spinach Asparagus





Content provided by the National Gardening Association www.garden.org
Reply:Florida has a eleven to twelve month growing season. Turfs and most hearty plants grow all year there.
Reply:There are different seasons for different vegetables...usually a spring, summer and fall planting is possible...but winter isn't good for any crops. Hibiscus can be planted in the ground but must be covered during frosts...same with most other flowering shrubs. The trees, unless newly planted usually follow the seasons on their own. Some more northern bulbs don't do well like tulips because the ground doesn't get cold enough, but you can dig them up and put them in your freezer to fake them out...and replant them in early spring. Good luck on your move.