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When to Plant Oregano in Florida

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 25 – Feb 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 21 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 80–90 days

Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

Oregano Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
JacksonvilleDec 7 – Dec 21Feb 1 – Feb 8
MiamiFrost-free: year-round planting
TampaNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27
OrlandoNov 22 – Dec 6Jan 17 – Jan 24
St. PetersburgNov 22 – Dec 6Jan 17 – Jan 24
HialeahFrost-free: year-round planting
TallahasseeJan 14 – Jan 28Mar 11 – Mar 18
Fort LauderdaleFrost-free: year-round planting
Cape CoralNov 21 – Dec 5Jan 16 – Jan 23
Pembroke PinesFrost-free: year-round planting
Port Saint LucieFrost-free: year-round planting
HollywoodFrost-free: year-round planting
GainesvilleJan 6 – Jan 20Mar 3 – Mar 10
MiramarFrost-free: year-round planting
Coral SpringsFrost-free: year-round planting
West Palm BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
Palm BayNov 21 – Dec 5Jan 16 – Jan 23
ClearwaterNov 22 – Dec 6Jan 17 – Jan 24
Miami GardensFrost-free: year-round planting
Pompano BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
LakelandDec 1 – Dec 15Jan 26 – Feb 2
BrandonDec 5 – Dec 19Jan 30 – Feb 6
DavieFrost-free: year-round planting
Spring HillDec 11 – Dec 25Feb 5 – Feb 12
Boca RatonFrost-free: year-round planting
PlantationFrost-free: year-round planting
Miami BeachFrost-free: year-round planting
DeltonaDec 1 – Dec 15Jan 26 – Feb 2
Lehigh AcresNov 22 – Dec 6Jan 17 – Jan 24
MelbourneNov 25 – Dec 9Jan 20 – Jan 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 351 Florida cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Florida cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant oregano in Florida?

In a typical Florida location, start seeds indoors Nov 30 – Dec 14, then transplant outdoors Jan 25 – Feb 1. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 15 in Sarasota and as late as Mar 21 in Crestview. 103 cities in Florida are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Florida?

The average last spring frost in Florida ranges from January 15 in Sarasota to March 21 in Crestview, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do oregano take to grow?

Oregano typically take 80–90 days from planting to harvest. Perennial herb; start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant around/just after last frost date.

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