What to plant in January in zone 9

17 crops

to start, sow or transplant in January in USDA zone 9 · last frost ≈ Feb 25 · first frost ≈ Dec 1

Start seeds indoors in January

Crop	Window
Basil	Jan 14 – Jan 28
Broccoli	Jan 7 – Jan 21
Brussels Sprouts	Jan 14 – Jan 28
Cabbage	Jan 7 – Jan 21
Cauliflower	Jan 14 – Jan 28
Eggplant	Dec 24 – Jan 7
Kale	Jan 14 – Jan 28
Lettuce	Jan 14 – Jan 28
Parsley	Dec 31 – Jan 14
Peppers	Dec 24 – Jan 7
Tomatoes	Jan 7 – Jan 21

Direct sow outdoors in January

Crop	Window
Arugula	Jan 28 – Feb 18
Asparagus	Jan 28 – Feb 18
Peas	Jan 14 – Feb 4
Radishes	Jan 21 – Feb 11
Spinach	Jan 21 – Feb 11

Transplant outdoors in January

Crop	Window
Kale	Jan 28 – Feb 18
Onions	Jan 28 – Feb 18

FAQ

What can I plant in January in zone 9?

In zone 9 January is the window for: Arugula, Asparagus, Basil, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Kale, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley….

When is the last frost in zone 9?

Around Feb 25 on average, with the first fall frost around Dec 1. Your local dates can differ by 2+ weeks – adjust using our frost-date calculator.

Other months in zone 9

January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December

Same month, other zones: Zone 3 · Zone 4 · Zone 5 · Zone 6 · Zone 7 · Zone 8 · Zone 10

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