Zone 13b planting calendar
Hottest US zone; essentially no cool season — choose tropical and heat-loving crops.
Coldest temps65 to 70°F
Avg. last spring frostJan 1
Avg. first fall frostDec 31
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What to plant in Zone 13b
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Nov 13–Nov 27 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Oct 30–Nov 13 Transplant outdoors Jan 15–Jan 22 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors Dec 4–Jan 1 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Nov 19 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors Dec 11–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Oct 22–Nov 5 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 29 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors Dec 11–Dec 18 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Jan 8–Jan 22 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 22 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Nov 20–Dec 18 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Nov 26 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Nov 20–Dec 4 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Oct 8–Nov 5 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Nov 20–Dec 11 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Nov 20–Dec 4 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 22 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors Dec 11–Jan 8 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Nov 26 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Nov 13–Nov 27 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 Direct sow outdoors Sep 24–Oct 15 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Nov 13–Nov 27 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Nov 20–Dec 4 Transplant outdoors Dec 25–Jan 8 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Oct 23–Nov 6 Transplant outdoors Dec 4–Dec 18 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Dec 3–Dec 17 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors Dec 4–Jan 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 22–Nov 5 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors Dec 4–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Dec 3 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 22 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 15–Jan 22 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 22 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 22 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Nov 19 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Oct 23–Nov 6 Transplant outdoors Jan 15–Jan 29 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors Dec 4–Dec 18 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors Dec 4–Dec 18 Transplant outdoors Jan 15–Jan 22 Direct sow outdoors Jan 8–Jan 22 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors Dec 4–Dec 18 Transplant outdoors Jan 15–Jan 22 Direct sow outdoors Jan 8–Jan 22 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Nov 13–Nov 27 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors Dec 4–Dec 18 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Nov 27–Dec 11 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Nov 20–Dec 4 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors Dec 4–Dec 18 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 22 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors Jan 1–Jan 15 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Nov 20–Dec 11 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Nov 6–Nov 20 Transplant outdoors Dec 18–Jan 1 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Oct 23–Nov 6 Transplant outdoors Dec 4–Dec 18 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors Dec 4–Dec 18 Transplant outdoors Jan 8–Jan 15 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors Dec 18–Jan 15 Direct sow outdoors Nov 5–Nov 19 |