What hardiness zone is Tampa?

Tampa sits in USDA hardiness zone 10a, based on an average annual extreme low near 34°F (1°C). See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/tampa/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

When is the last frost in Tampa?

On average the last spring frost in Tampa falls around January 18 and the first fall frost around December 24, giving roughly 340 frost-free days. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/tampa/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What can I grow in Tampa?

Tampa's climate suits 170+ plants including Acorn Squash, Alfalfa, Amaranth Greens, Anaheim, Artichoke, Arugula, Banana Pepper, Basil. Vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers all do well in USDA zone 10a. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/tampa/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What is easy to grow for beginners in Tampa?

Good beginner crops for Tampa include Arugula, Beet, Blanket Flower, Bok Choy, Borage, Broccoli Raab — hardy, quick to mature, and sown straight into the ground. See the full guide at https://g4rden.com/grow/tampa/, or start a garden in the planner at https://g4rden.com/app/ (set your location there).

What to grow in Tampa

A local planting guide for Florida, United States — USDA zone 10a, average frost dates, and the vegetables, herbs and flowers that thrive here.

Tampa climate at a glance

Decoded from long-run climate normals for Tampa's location. Use it as a starting point — your own garden's aspect, walls and soil shift these by a week or two.

USDA hardiness zone

Zone 10a

Average winter low

12°C (53°F)

Average summer high

32°C (89°F)

Last spring frost

January 18 (avg)

First fall frost

December 24 (avg)

Frost-free growing season

~340 days

Annual rainfall

1350 mm/yr (53 in)

Hot days (≥30°C) per year

~145 days

Best plants for Tampa

170 plants in the library suit USDA zone 10a. Tap any one for its sowing calendar, spacing and companions.

Easy starter picks for Tampa

New to growing? These are forgiving, fast, and can go straight into the ground — a good first season in USDA zone 10a.

Arugula Beet Blanket Flower Bok Choy Borage Broccoli Raab Calendula Carrot Choy Sum Chrysanthemum Greens

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Tampa climate at a glance

Best plants for Tampa

Vegetables 107

Herbs 21

Fruit & Berries 8

Flowers 16

Cover Crops 5

Easy starter picks for Tampa