Zone 9a planting calendar
Nearly year-round growing; heat, not cold, is the limiting factor in summer.
Coldest temps20 to 25°F
Avg. last spring frostFeb 28
Avg. first fall frostDec 5
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What to plant in Zone 9a
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Jan 10–Jan 24 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Dec 27–Jan 10 Transplant outdoors Mar 14–Mar 21 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 28 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Oct 24 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors Feb 7–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Sep 26–Oct 10 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 28 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors Feb 7–Feb 14 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Mar 7–Mar 21 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 21 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Oct 31 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Sep 12–Oct 10 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 7 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 21 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors Feb 7–Mar 7 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Oct 31 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Jan 10–Jan 24 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 Direct sow outdoors Aug 29–Sep 19 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Jan 10–Jan 24 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Transplant outdoors Feb 21–Mar 7 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Nov 7–Nov 21 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Feb 28 Direct sow outdoors Sep 26–Oct 10 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors Jan 31–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Nov 7 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 21 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Mar 14–Mar 21 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 21 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 21 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Oct 24 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Mar 14–Mar 28 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors Jan 31–Feb 14 Transplant outdoors Mar 14–Mar 21 Direct sow outdoors Mar 7–Mar 21 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors Jan 31–Feb 14 Transplant outdoors Mar 14–Mar 21 Direct sow outdoors Mar 7–Mar 21 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Jan 10–Jan 24 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 24–Feb 7 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Jan 17–Jan 31 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors Jan 31–Feb 14 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 21 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors Feb 28–Mar 14 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Jan 17–Feb 7 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Jan 3–Jan 17 Transplant outdoors Feb 14–Feb 28 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Dec 20–Jan 3 Transplant outdoors Jan 31–Feb 14 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors Jan 31–Feb 14 Transplant outdoors Mar 7–Mar 14 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors Feb 14–Mar 14 Direct sow outdoors Oct 10–Oct 24 |