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Hendry County, FL — Planting Guide

Hendry County is in USDA Zone 10a. The average last spring frost is January 1 and the first fall frost is December 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 364 days.

At an elevation of 403 ft, Hendry County receives approximately 55.9 in of rainfall annually. Summer highs average 89°F with winter lows around 61°F. The predominant soil type is Sand.

🌡️ Zone

10a (30°F to 35°F min)

❄️ Last Frost

January 1

🍂 First Frost

December 31

📅 Growing Season

364 days

⛰️ Elevation

403 ft

🌧️ Annual Rainfall

55.9 in

Hendry County, FL Year-round
365 days
Last Spring Frost No frost
365 growing days
First Fall Frost No frost

Hendry County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sand

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Zone 10a Year-Round Growing

No frost countdown needed. Frost is exceptional in this area — most years record zero frost days. Plan around heat and rainfall instead.

What to Plant Next in Hendry County

In a year-round growing climate, succession planning isn't about beating frost — it's about matching the next crop to the next season's heat.

After cool-season crops (broccoli, lettuce, peas) Heat is coming

Cool-season crops typically finish March–April as temperatures climb. Don't replant lettuce or brassicas now — they'll bolt within weeks. Switch to heat-lovers.

Okra 55–65d Southern Peas 60–70d Sweet Potatoes 90–120d Malabar Spinach 50–70d Armenian Cucumber 60–70d Hot Peppers 75–90d
After spring tomatoes / peppers (planted Jan–Feb) May–June

Spring tomato vines fade as summer humidity rises. Pull them by June and plant heat-survivors that thrive in the conditions tomatoes hate.

Okra 55–65d Eggplant 70–85d Southern Peas 60–70d Sweet Potatoes 90–120d Seminole Pumpkin 90–110d
After heat-survivors (okra, peas, sweet potatoes) Sep–Oct

As humidity drops in September–October, the second growing season opens. Plant transplants of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant — they'll set fruit through fall and into winter.

Tomatoes (fall) 65–85d Peppers (fall) 70–90d Broccoli 65–80d Cabbage 70–100d Cauliflower 75–90d Lettuce 30–60d
After fall tomatoes / brassicas (Nov–Feb) Winter into spring

Winter is your "spring" — direct-sow every 2 weeks for continuous lettuce, spinach, and radish harvests. Plant strawberries, garlic, and onions. Brassicas planted now finish in January–March.

Lettuce 30–60d Spinach 40–50d Radish 22–35d Carrots 60–80d Strawberries 90d to fruit Garlic 180+d

Soil & Growing Conditions in Hendry County

Soil Type

Sand

Warms quickly and drains well. Add organic matter regularly to retain nutrients.

Watering Needs

With 55.9 inches of annual rainfall, supplemental watering is typically only needed during summer dry spells.

Season Tips

365-day frost-free season

Your long season supports multiple successions and heat-demanding crops like melons, sweet potatoes, and peppers. Plant warm-season crops as soon as soil warms.

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🥬 Vegetables to Grow in Hendry County

105 vegetables that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.

Show all 105 vegetables with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Acorn Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 7 80–100
Amaranth Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 28 90–120
Artichoke Jan 15 May 21 – Jul 30 120–180
Arugula Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 30–50
Asparagus Jan 15 730–1095
Beets Dec 11 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Mar 5 50–70
Belgian Endive Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Apr 23 – Jun 18 110–150
Bitter Melon Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 23 60–90
Black Beans Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 28 90–120
Bok Choy Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 40–60
Broccoli Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 5 – Apr 16 60–90
Broccoli Rabe Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 40–60
Brussels Sprouts Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Apr 2 – May 28 90–130
Butternut Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 14 85–110
Cabbage Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 5 – Apr 30 60–100
Calabash Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 28 80–120
Cardoon Jan 15 May 21 – Jul 2 120–150
Carrots Dec 11 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 60–80
Cauliflower Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 30 55–100
Celery Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 26 – May 21 80–120
Celtuce Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 5 – Apr 16 60–90
Chard Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 16 50–60
Chayote Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 May 14 – Jul 23 120–180
Chickpeas Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 26 – May 7 80–110
Chicory Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 5 – Apr 16 60–85
Chinese Cabbage Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Mar 26 50–70
Christmas Lima Beans Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 7 80–100
Collard Greens Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 30 55–75
Corn Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 7 60–100
Cowpeas Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 23 60–90
Cress Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Jan 15 – Feb 5 14–21
Crookneck Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Feb 26 – Mar 26 45–60
Cucumber Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–70
Daikon Dec 11 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Mar 5 50–70
Delicata Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 7 80–100
Edamame Jan 8 Mar 26 – May 7 75–100
Eggplant Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 19 – May 21 65–85
Endive Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 19 – Mar 26 45–65
Escarole Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Mar 26 50–70
Fava Beans Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 19 – Apr 30 75–100
Fennel Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 23 60–90
Ginger Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Sep 10 – Nov 19 240–300
Green Beans Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–65
Hot Peppers Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 19 – Jun 25 70–120
Hubbard Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 23 – May 28 100–120
Jicama Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 May 14 – Jul 23 120–180
Kabocha Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 7 85–100
Kai Lan Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 19 – Mar 19 45–60
Kale Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 23 50–70
Kidney Beans Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 14 85–110
Kohlrabi Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 19 – Mar 26 45–65
Komatsuna Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Mar 12 35–50
Leeks Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Apr 2 – Jun 18 90–150
Lentils Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 26 – May 7 80–110
Lettuce Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 16 30–60
Lima Beans Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 23 60–90
Loofah Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 23 – Jun 25 100–150
Luffa Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – Jun 25 90–150
Mache Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 40–60
Malabar Spinach Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 2 55–70
Melon Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 19 – May 7 70–100
Microgreens Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Jan 8 – Feb 5 7–21
Mizuna Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Mar 5 30–45
Mustard Greens Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 30–50
Napa Cabbage Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 2 55–75
New Zealand Spinach Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 2 55–70
Okra Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–65
Onion Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Apr 2 – May 21 90–120
Pac Choi Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 12 40–55
Patty Pan Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Feb 26 – Mar 26 45–60
Peas Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 23 55–70
Peppers Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Pole Beans Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 55–70
Potatoes Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 19 – May 28 70–120
Pumpkin Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 28 85–120
Purslane Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 40–60
Radicchio Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 5 – Apr 9 60–80
Radish Dec 11 Nov 5 Jan 8 – Jan 29 22–35
Romanesco Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 19 – Apr 30 75–100
Savoy Cabbage Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Mar 12 – May 7 70–110
Scallions Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Mar 26 50–70
Scarlet Runner Beans Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 16 60–80
Shallot Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Apr 2 – May 21 90–120
Shiso Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–70
Snap Peas Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 55–70
Snow Peas Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 23 50–65
Soybeans Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 28 80–120
Spaghetti Squash Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 7 85–100
Spinach Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 35–50
Squash (Summer) Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Feb 26 – Apr 30 45–65
Squash (Winter) Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 2 – May 28 80–120
Sweet Corn Jan 8 Mar 12 – Apr 23 60–90
Sweet Potatoes Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 28 90–120
Tatsoi Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Mar 12 35–50
Tomatillo Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–85
Tomatoes Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–85
Turmeric Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Sep 10 – Nov 19 240–300
Turnip Dec 11 Nov 5 Jan 22 – Feb 26 40–60
Watercress Dec 4 Dec 11 Jan 1 Nov 5 Feb 12 – Mar 19 40–60
Watermelon Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 19 – May 7 70–100
Wax Beans Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–65
Winter Melon Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Apr 9 – May 28 90–120
Yam Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Jul 9 – Dec 24 180–330
Yard Long Beans Nov 20 Jan 1 Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 16 55–80
Zucchini Dec 4 Jan 1 Jan 8 Feb 26 – Apr 23 45–60

🍓 Fruits to Grow in Hendry County

16 fruits that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.

Show all 16 fruits with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Alpine Strawberries Jan 15 Apr 16 – Jul 30 90–180
Blackberries Jan 15 365–730
Boysenberries Jan 15 365–730
Cantaloupe Jan 15 Mar 26 – Apr 30 70–90
Che Fruit Jan 15 1095–1825
Dragon Fruit Jan 15 365–730
Figs Jan 15 730–1825
Goji Berries Jan 15 730–1095
Grapes Jan 15 730–1095
Ground Cherry Jan 15 Mar 26 – May 21 65–80
Guava Jan 15 365–730
Honeydew Jan 15 Apr 9 – May 21 80–110
Loquat Jan 15 730–1825
Passion Fruit Jan 15 365–545
Pomegranate Jan 15 730–1095
Strawberries Jan 15 Apr 16 – Jan 14 90–365

🌿 Herbs to Grow in Hendry County

23 herbs that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.

Show all 23 herbs with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Harvest Days to Maturity
Anise Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Mar 26 – Jun 11 90–120
Basil Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 5 – May 7 50–75
Borage Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 19 – Apr 9 50–60
Chervil Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 40–60
Chives Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Cilantro Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 40–60
Cumin Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Apr 9 – Jun 11 100–120
Dill Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9 40–60
Epazote Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Feb 26 – Apr 23 45–60
Fennel (herb) Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 26 – May 7 60–90
Garlic Chives Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Horehound Jan 8 Mar 26 – May 21 75–90
Lemon Verbena Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Lemongrass Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 26 – Jun 25 75–120
Marjoram Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Mint Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Oregano Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Parsley Dec 4 Dec 11 Dec 25 Nov 5 Feb 26 – Apr 30 60–80
Rosemary Jan 8 Apr 2 – Aug 20 80–180
Sage Jan 8 Mar 26 – May 21 75–90
Savory Jan 8 Mar 5 – Apr 30 50–70
Stevia Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 12 – May 21 60–90
Thai Basil Nov 20 Jan 8 Jan 8 Mar 5 – May 7 50–75

🌸 Flowers to Grow in Hendry County

31 flowers that grow well in Zone 10a with planting dates for Hendry County.

Show all 31 flowers with planting dates
Plant Start Indoors Direct Sow Transplant Fall Plant Bloom Days to Maturity
Ageratum Nov 20 Nov 27 Nov 27 Jan 22 – Aug 6 60–75
Anemones Nov 19 Nov 19 – Dec 17 90–120
Bachelor's Button Oct 23 Nov 20 Oct 8 Jan 15 – Apr 23 60–90
Begonias Oct 23 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Aug 27 70–90
Calendula Oct 23 Nov 20 Sep 24 Jan 1 – Apr 9 50–70
California Poppy Sep 24 Dec 3 – Mar 25 60–90
Celosia Dec 4 Nov 27 Nov 27 Jan 29 – Sep 3 60–90
Cosmos Dec 4 Nov 20 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Aug 13 60–90
Dahlias Jan 1 Jan 1 Mar 12 – Oct 8 70–120
Daylily Nov 20 Dec 4 Feb 12 – Aug 27 60–90
Dianthus Nov 6 Oct 23 Oct 23 Dec 11 – Jan 29 60–80
Freesia Nov 19 Nov 19 – Dec 24 84–112
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Nov 27 Dec 4 Dec 4 Feb 12 – Aug 13 70–100
Geraniums Oct 23 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Aug 27 70–100
Gladiolus Jan 1 Jan 1 Mar 12 – Oct 8 70–100
Impatiens Nov 6 Nov 27 Feb 5 – Aug 20 60–75
Larkspur Nov 5 Jan 14 – Mar 25 60–90
Marigolds Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Jan 22 – Jul 30 50–70
Nasturtium Dec 4 Nov 20 Nov 20 Jan 15 – Aug 13 55–65
Pansy Division Nov 20 Sep 24 Jan 1 – Mar 12 70–90
Petunia Nov 6 Dec 4 Feb 12 – Aug 13 70–90
Portulaca Dec 4 Nov 27 Nov 27 Jan 15 – Aug 20 50–70
Ranunculus Nov 19 Nov 19 – Dec 17 90–120
Roses Nov 6 Dec 4 Feb 12 – Aug 27 90–180
Salvia Nov 6 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Aug 13 70–90
Sedum (Stonecrop) Nov 20 Dec 4 Mar 26 – May 21 60–90
Snapdragon Oct 23 Nov 20 Sep 24 Jan 22 – Jun 18 70–100
Sunflower Dec 11 Nov 20 Nov 20 Feb 12 – Aug 13 70–100
Sweet Alyssum Oct 23 Nov 20 Oct 8 Dec 18 – Mar 12 45–60
Vinca (Annual) Oct 23 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Sep 10 70–90
Zinnia Dec 4 Nov 20 Nov 20 Jan 29 – Aug 13 60–70

Monthly Planting Guide for Hendry County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What planting zone is Hendry County, FL?

Hendry County is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a. This zone classification determines which perennial plants survive winter and sets the baseline for frost timing across the county.

When is the last frost in Hendry County, FL?

Based on 30 years of NOAA weather station data, the median last spring frost in Hendry County falls around January 1. Plan transplants and direct-sow dates relative to this date.

When is the first fall frost in Hendry County, FL?

The median first fall frost in Hendry County arrives around December 31. Harvest or protect frost-sensitive crops — tomatoes, peppers, basil, squash — before this date.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates represent 50% probability averages; local conditions vary by elevation and microclimate. Last updated: July 2026.

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