Zone 9b planting calendar
Very long season; cool-season crops grow best in fall through spring.
Coldest temps25 to 30°F
Avg. last spring frostFeb 15
Avg. first fall frostDec 15
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What to plant in Zone 9b
| Crop | When to plant |
|---|---|
| Tomato | Start seeds indoors Dec 28–Jan 11 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Pepper | Start seeds indoors Dec 14–Dec 28 Transplant outdoors Mar 1–Mar 8 |
| Lettuce | Direct sow outdoors Jan 18–Feb 15 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 3 |
| Carrot | Direct sow outdoors Jan 25–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 6–Oct 20 |
| Bush Bean | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 15 |
| Cucumber | Start seeds indoors Jan 25–Feb 1 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Feb 22–Mar 8 |
| Zucchini | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 8 |
| Spinach | Direct sow outdoors Jan 4–Feb 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 10 |
| Kale | Start seeds indoors Jan 4–Jan 18 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Sep 22–Oct 20 |
| Pea | Direct sow outdoors Jan 4–Jan 25 |
| Basil | Start seeds indoors Jan 4–Jan 18 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 8 |
| Cilantro | Direct sow outdoors Jan 25–Feb 22 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 10 |
| Broccoli | Start seeds indoors Dec 28–Jan 11 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 Direct sow outdoors Sep 8–Sep 29 |
| Cabbage | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 |
| Cauliflower | Start seeds indoors Dec 28–Jan 11 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 |
| Brussels Sprouts | Start seeds indoors Jan 4–Jan 18 Transplant outdoors Feb 8–Feb 22 |
| Onion | Start seeds indoors Dec 7–Dec 21 Transplant outdoors Jan 18–Feb 1 |
| Garlic | Direct sow outdoors Nov 17–Dec 1 |
| Beet | Direct sow outdoors Jan 18–Feb 15 Direct sow outdoors Oct 6–Oct 20 |
| Radish | Direct sow outdoors Jan 18–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 17 |
| Swiss Chard | Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 |
| Potato | Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 |
| Sweet Corn | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 8 |
| Eggplant | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Mar 1–Mar 8 |
| Pumpkin | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 8 |
| Winter Squash | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 8 |
| Parsley | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 |
| Dill | Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 3 |
| Chives | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 |
| Thyme | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Oregano | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Sage | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Rosemary | Start seeds indoors Dec 7–Dec 21 Transplant outdoors Mar 1–Mar 15 |
| Mint | Transplant outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Strawberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 18–Feb 1 |
| Watermelon | Start seeds indoors Jan 18–Feb 1 Transplant outdoors Mar 1–Mar 8 Direct sow outdoors Feb 22–Mar 8 |
| Cantaloupe | Start seeds indoors Jan 18–Feb 1 Transplant outdoors Mar 1–Mar 8 Direct sow outdoors Feb 22–Mar 8 |
| Ground Cherry | Start seeds indoors Dec 28–Jan 11 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Blueberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 18–Feb 1 |
| Raspberry | Transplant outdoors Jan 11–Jan 25 |
| Marigold | Start seeds indoors Jan 4–Jan 18 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Zinnia | Start seeds indoors Jan 18–Feb 1 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Sunflower | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 8 |
| Cosmos | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Nasturtium | Direct sow outdoors Feb 15–Mar 1 |
| Sweet Pea | Direct sow outdoors Jan 4–Jan 25 |
| Snapdragon | Start seeds indoors Dec 21–Jan 4 Transplant outdoors Feb 1–Feb 15 |
| Pansy | Start seeds indoors Dec 7–Dec 21 Transplant outdoors Jan 18–Feb 1 |
| Dahlia | Start seeds indoors Jan 18–Feb 1 Transplant outdoors Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Calendula | Direct sow outdoors Feb 1–Mar 1 Direct sow outdoors Oct 20–Nov 3 |