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When to Plant Petunia in Bushnell, Florida (33513)

Location

Bushnell, Florida

ZIP Code

33513

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, December 12, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Petunia seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Petunia × hybrida
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 6-18"
Spread 18"
Type Annual

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.13" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Petunia in Zone 9a

Petunia (Petunia × hybrida) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bushnell, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, December 12, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Petunia seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.